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#281 Amanda Grace: Servicing Septics

(Airdate: March 3, 2026) Maryanne interviews Amanda Grace, owner of Good Man Sanitation. Amanda was a high school drop-out who somehow turned her life around and graduated from both high school & college. After bouncing around in all sorts of jobs, she determined that she wanted to run a small business. A friend introduced her to the then-owner of Good Man. Negotiations began. Servicing septic systems might not be the most glamorous of businesses but there’s a huge market. Thanks to paying a living wage, good health insurance and other basics she has close to zero turnover. But she wants to ‘pay it forward’ so she actively gives back to the community. She was recently elected to the School Board and also serves or served on the Board of Health and the Jefferson Community Foundation. Then there’s her three kids…


County Public Health Report ~ 3/02/26

On this Months BOCC Public Health Report report, Dr. Allison Berry said that Influenza and RSV are still here in the community (and recommends vaccinations) but Covid-19 is virtually gone at the moment. Measles is getting national attention, the latest outbreak in South Carolina has come to Washington State but seems to be contained in Snohomish County. It is not here in Jefferson and Clallam County at this time. Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence reported on weather and climate trends and the effect they have on our water supply…

TARBOO 2026 Lineup Launch Party

KPTZ is so excited to join the Quilcene Lantern for the unveiling of the Tarboo 2026 lineup on Saturday, March 7 at 7pm. The show will set the tone for the new year featuring Tarboo alumni Black Ends, a gunk pop band from Seattle, and local fav’s NYBY. Tarboo Music Festival is an independent, grass-roots event that features both local and regional musicians and will be celebrating its third year of existence! Tarboo is a festival that celebrates the best that the PNW has to offer. The music is a reflection of the authenticity of our community and the beauty of the landscape. Brought to you by KPTZ and the Quilcene Lantern, we are so excited to know who will be performing at this year’s Tarboo Music Festival!

Record Show

(Airdate: March 2, 2026) KPTZ’s DJ Tate Munnich (“Chicken Scratch”, Thursday’s from 9 till 10pm) sat down with Nate Malmgren to learn more about the upcoming Port Townsend Record Show, which is at the American Legion Hall Saturday, March 14, 2026.

County Connections

(Airdate: February 27, 2026) Jim Burke and Commissioner co-host Heather Dudley Nollette welcome Bonnie Obremski, Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator. Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) originate before age 18, continue indefinitely, and cause limitations. A few examples of IDD include cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, various learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Jefferson County works to ensure residents experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have the choice, opportunity, and support to achieve full, active, and productive participation in community life.
For more info, see https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/455/Intellectual-Developmental-Disabilities.

Brewocracy Now ~ 2/26/26

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro covered a variety of topics. So much to discuss; so little time!