Ruralite The Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/heart-of-the-community “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. All rights reserved. 777612 c73025cf-5beb-551b-b4bc-035b5e6002fd no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:33:58 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:31:38 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/cU63SY60WoIzxFxiTd6ToGToBXdAjDGvR-RJVe_AU-A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwMjAxLzE2NDEz/OTI3NTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Ruralite The Podcast serial Pioneer Utility Resources “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. “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. rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast Stephen V. Smith No No The Heart of Community 1 1 The Heart of Community full 118f5e0f-06d7-4843-a4ae-200aa0caa98c https://share.transistor.fm/s/422d06cd Learn more about Pioneer Utility Resources at https://www.pioneerutilityresources.com/.

Learn more about the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust at https://murdocktrust.org/.

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Learn more about the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust at https://murdocktrust.org/.

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:47:53 -0700 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 1608 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. 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 Utilit rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No The Show Must Go On 2 2 The Show Must Go On full ad6a793a-762c-47f5-a750-17356f52701b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fc3c569 Learn more about the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association at https://www.gorgeorchestra.org/.

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]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:51:39 -0700 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 1885 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 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 fre rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No The Music Goes On 3 3 The Music Goes On full 9608036b-29db-41f9-b535-16274069f1b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fc2d067 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:27:01 -0700 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 1877 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. 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. rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No Handcrafted Healing 4 4 Handcrafted Healing full 35880594-8b25-4097-a9fd-482daacf8596 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0908374f Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:36:06 -0700 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 1616 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 together to deliver relief, hope and inspiration — all through the healing power of creativity. This episode was written by Drew Woolley. It's based on the story in Ruralite magazine by Vicki Miller. 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, W rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No Circles in the Sand 5 5 Circles in the Sand full 846aa1ad-177f-474b-b02b-917ab43b5d1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/351bcd3b Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0700 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 803 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. 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. rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No In Rhythm With Art and Science 6 6 In Rhythm With Art and Science full e7b35c98-5d46-4068-bef3-706b8e9214ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/fce769b0 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 979 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. 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. rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No Highway 58 Herald 7 7 Highway 58 Herald full 68263f3b-2846-4817-8d7d-4eaa7c81d54e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a27585ad Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:02:04 -0800 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 905 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. 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. rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No Inspired by the Mountains 8 8 Inspired by the Mountains full 8c4dadd6-cf19-4eba-ae90-76ab7392cb00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d49dfec Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:36:01 -0800 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 777 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. 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. rural, community, PUR, Pioneer Utility Resources, art, education, culture, Murdock Charitable Trust, Ruralite, Currents, Heart of Community, Ruralite The Podcast No Angel’s Journey: A Language Almost Lost 9 9 Angel’s Journey: A Language Almost Lost full e4f8c827-3a25-42d7-8992-f1f848b238bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/df961641 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.

Several of the sound clips used in this episode are courtesy of the www.nimipuutimt.org.

]]> 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.

Several of the sound clips used in this episode are courtesy of the www.nimipuutimt.org.

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:30:45 -0800 Pioneer Utility Resources Pioneer Utility Resources 926 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.

Several of the sound clips used in this episode are courtesy of the www.nimipuutimt.org.

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