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(Airdate: May 1, 2026) JIm Burke and Commissioner Greg Brotherton speak with two members – board members of the JeffCo chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health. Director Val Phiminster joined NAMI 15 years ago, and President of the Board, Patrick Johnson joined NAMI 30 years ago. They both spoke about the advocacy and services that NAMI provides as well as removing stigma which can be a barrier to seeking help.
Learn more at: https://namijeffcowa.org/.
DIAL 9-1-1 IF YOU ARE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Seek help: call 988
Mental healthline Salish Regional 24 HR Hotline: 1-888-910-0416
Discovery Behavioral Health (360) 385-0321 online: www.iamhurting.org.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend Mayor Amy Howard. Taylor asked her about the Big Scissors and council email, as well as chairing council meetings. We learned about the upcoming council workshop meeting on May 11, which will be at Salish School, and will give the public a chance to interact with council and staff and to learn about the 2026 Work Plan. We also found out that Advisory Board openings are available and the public is encouraged to join in.
(Airdate: April 29, 2026) Please join Nature Now as we continue our field exploration of our local Winona Wetland with wetland specialist Donna Frostholm. Come along with us as host Debaran Kelso learns more about digging soil pits and determining soil type, as well as learning about the other key features that define a wetland habitat type. This is part 2 of a two-part program.
(Airdate: April 28, 2026) The rubble that remains of Jiahe dates back a thousand years to the Tang and Sang Dynasties, before the city was put to the sword by the Mongols in the 13th century. Though limited in size, it was one of the most prosperous cities along this part of the Silk Road, and its ruins are in far better shape than it’s larger neighbor to the east As we walked around the island, we were surprised by the number of temples and stupas that covered the island’s summit….
(Airdate: April 27, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Michael McCutcheon, Director of Reach Out to learn more about his advocacy for people who have addiction issues and are homeless. Michael has a very compelling story to tell and it is well worth hearing. Reach Out serves over 180 hot meals to people in need every Friday and they also have a fundraising concert going on on Saturday May 2nd 2026. Michael was also interviewed by Maryanne McNellis for Our Town where we learned more about Michael’s background. This Attention Please interview is sort of a companion piece exploring what Michael is doing now in our community. The Our Town interview can be found here. Listen to Our Town first and then Attention Please.
