Ruralite The Podcast

Feb 01 2022 21 mins

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“Ruralite The Podcast” jumps off our magazine pages and into your ears, amplifying the storytelling and bringing characters and topics to life in fresh ways. It’s an audio journey you won’t want to miss. Season 2, entitled “The Learning Curve,” goes beyond the headlines to share the story of education through the frontline heroes and helpers in rural communities navigating challenges and making a difference.

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The Heart of Community

Apr 09 2021 26 mins

In this inaugural episode of “Heart of the Community,” the stage is set to tell the stories of rural artists who have weathered the pandemic storm to keep the arts beating in rural communities throughout the Northwest and West. Leaders from Pioneer Utility Resources and M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust join the show to discuss how this yearlong look at rural arts came to be.

The Show Must Go On

Apr 09 2021 31 mins

The pandemic could have easily dropped the curtain on its performances and activities, but the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) had other ideas. Rallying an entire creative community, CGOA members met the challenge head on, not only finding fresh ways to perform, but also creating a sense of togetherness even when far apart.

The Music Goes On

Jun 24 2021 31 mins

When the pandemic stopped live musical performances, Alaska native Caitlin Warbelow created a virtual stage to support traditional musicians in sharing their love of music with a global online community. One musician really can make a difference.

Handcrafted Healing

Sep 15 2021 26 mins

As the pandemic took hold across the country last year, health care workers everywhere wrestled with a troubling contradiction: How could they create a sense of togetherness when all guidance told them to keep their distance? In the town of Walla Walla, Washington, an unexpected answer came in the form of simple art supplies. Local artists and health care workers would come togethe

Circles in the Sand

Oct 05 2021 13 mins

At Face Rock View Point in Bandon, Oregon, Denny Dyke and his team of volunteers draw labyrinths in the sand. The circles in the sand have helped many locals and tourists find peace and purpose during life’s uncertainties.

In Rhythm With Art and Science

Oct 26 2021 16 mins

In Monmouth, Oregon, Darryl Thomas and Valerie Bergman run Rainbow Dance Theatre, a modern dance company that incorporates lighting and projection effects into one-of-a-kind performances.

Highway 58 Herald

Nov 11 2021 15 mins

In Oakridge, Oregon, a group of volunteers led by Editor Doug Bates, coaxed out of retirement, began an online nonprofit journalism site after the local newspaper closed down.

Inspired by the Mountains

Nov 22 2021 12 mins

The Alaska mountain range is inaccessible to most people due to its ruggedness and remoteness. But for Klara Maisch and Leighan Falley, the harsh wilderness is their inspiration to create art and share Alaska’s beauty with others through paint.

Angel’s Journey: A Language Almost Lost

Feb 01 2022 15 mins

Angel Sobotta is a dedicated teacher of the Nimiipuu (nee-MEE-poo) language at Lapwai School District in Lapwai, Idaho. The Nimiipuu—also known as the Nez Perce people—are deeply rooted in the landscape they have called home for millennia. By sharing stories in the Nimiipuu language, Angel helps students and teachers reclaim their cultural identity for future generations.Severa