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Through Science to Health ~ 11/26/21

This month on Through Science to Health, KPTZ host Chris Bricker speaks with Dr. Joseph Mattern, Chief Medical Officer for Jefferson Health Care. Dr. Mattern is also charged with overseeing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for JHC. Today, Dr. Mattern joins us to recap Jefferson Health Care’s journey over the past twenty months.  He talks about current challenges and issues, vaccines and immunity, and the importance of our children in the big picture. He also gives us his thoughts about the status of health care providers at hospitals and clinics, along with his predictions for the future of health care in our community.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

(Airdate: November 24, 2021) Coastal Cafe host Aaron Barnett speaks with Port Townsend Marine Science Center director Janine Boire. Janine talks about big changes at PTMSC such as plans for the newly acquired Flagship Building in downtown Port Townsend, removal of the existing dock at Fort Worden, and future plans for upland learning centers at Fort Worden. 

Local News for 11/23/21

November 23, 2021: Carmen Jaramillo – Grant agreement for Olympic Discovery Trail; boosters approved by CDC for general population. (TRANSCRIPT)

Free Turkeys and Upcoming Holiday Fun

(Airdate: November 22, 2021) In this week’s special holiday kick-off edition of Attention Please! host Steve Evans talks first with longtime Port Townsend Food Bank director Shirley Moss about what is on offer for Thanksgiving (and much more), and then chats with three of Port Townsend’s foremost Holiday spirits (Main Street Program Director Mari Mullen, Library Director Melody Sky Weaver, and Leader Publisher Donna Etchey) about all the plans for upcoming festivities around the holiday season.

Fall Drive Goal ~ We’re So Grateful!

Thanks to all of our listeners for supporting local community radio during our Fall Fund Drive. Give yourself a pat on the back! The more the merrier, if you still want to donate, this adds to the mix we serve up! Please stay tuned for continued and improved local news, info on community events, and curated music. All in time for Thanksgiving, certainly we are grateful!

Community Tides ~ 11/19

On this edition of Community Tides, Siobhan Canty and KPTZ’s Chris Bricker speak with Rita Frangione, Outreach Coordinator for VetConnect – Supportive Services for Veterans through Olympic Community action programs of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Professional services  for our veterans in need are especially important out here on the Peninsula and Washington State in general. Rita joins is to discuss the demographics, needs and resources available for our veterans.

Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~11/18

Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including: The City’s response to the recent storm event; the paper mill water agreement; the new event tent on Tyler Street; the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group’s upcoming year-end meeting, and the report of the Council Salary Commission.

Email your questions in advance to [email protected].

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