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International Clash Day: Know Your Rights!

Join KPTZ as we celebrate International Clash Day: Know Your Rights. We’ll be observing this exciting event from Thursday night, February 5 through Friday the 6th – the official day – and on to Saturday, February 7. We’ll honor the legacy of The Clash with deep cuts, covers, and of course your favorite Clash tracks, while also celebrating the rights we all hold as human beings. At a time when some of those rights feel under attack, it’s time for a mega public service announcement – with guitar! It’s a three-day extravaganza, right here on KPTZ. Listen live on the radio at 91.9 FM and streaming at KPTZ.org.

International Clash Day DJ Lineup includes:

  • DJ Rachel, Dudebabe Radio Hour, Thursday 10 to midnight
  • DJ Mark, Floating Bridge, Friday 7:30-9:30am
  • Knowing Your Rights, discussions and other special programming, Friday, approx. 11:30-Noon
  • DJ Christine, Mixtape, Friday 3-5pm
  • Ron McElroy “Your Good Rockin’ Daddy” – Freespin, Friday 5-7pm
  • DJ Mars, Inna Fine Style, Saturday 8-9:30am
  • DJ Lizzz, Musical Chairs, Saturday 6-8pm

County Connections

(Airdate: January 30, 2026) This week co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome County Administrator Josh Peters. Discussion centers on State Senate Bill 6239 which aims to make it possible for any civil suit faced by the County go through binding arbitration before going to trial. This could potentially save the county time and money, and possibly compensate victims faster than a long court process. Some time is devoted to other legislation in which the county has an interest,

Please note: the monthly BOCC Public Health (and safety) Report is Monday, February 2 at 9:45am during the Jim B. Show

#758 Acting Locally to Protect Special Places

(Airdate: January 28, 2026) How can we act locally to protect special forest habitats while providing for sustainable forest harvests and supporting our local communities and economies? A tough prospect. Listen as Nan Evans explores specific efforts here in Jefferson County to do just this. Guests this week are County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Malloree Weinheimer, owner of Chickadee Forestry.

Public Service

(Airdate: January 26, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Jill Buhler Rienstra, former Jefferson Healthcare Commissioner and Jennifer James-Wilson, former Port Townsend School Board member. Both of these community members have served for a long time in their roles (since 1995 for Jill and since 2009 for Jennifer) and they provided interesting reflections on their public service. KPTZ salutes their commitment and contributions.

County Connections

(Airdate: January 23, 2026) This week on County Connections co-hosts Commissioner Greg Brotherton and KPTZ’s Jim Burke welcome Shawn Frederick, Director of Central Services. They discuss what Central Services provides to the workforce of Jefferson County Government and the public. They also delve into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way that the county is integrating Darwin AI into the workflow.

Also, a reminder that the BOCC public health (and safety) report will be broadcast on Monday, February 2 at 9:45am during the Jim B. Show. Listeners with public health and safety questions for Public Health Officer, Dr. Allison Berry or Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management , may send email to [email protected] by Friday January 30th at noon.

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