
Local News for 7/16/24



For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for July 16-31. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for this half month. If you’re not already a Spotlight subscriber, you’re invited to join our Mailing List. See KPTZ’s current Weekly On-Air Schedule and Daily Program Schedule.

(Airdate: July 15, 2024) This week on Attention Please! we have a special show. Jim Burke is joined by co-host, DJ Christine and they interview NY Times bes-selling author Jonathan Evison, who talks about his banned book Lawn Boy and the Centrum Writers Workshops at Fort Worden, where he is teaching this week; and his rescue of a bear cub.
(Airdate: July 15, 2024 – Fort Worden for Sale)

Left Coast Charters is a small family business that offers a unique and intimate experience aboard the traditional catboat Katie M. Captains Erik Brown and his wife and business partner, Alyce Flanagan, are at the helm, and they love meeting and interacting with their clients. Sharing their knowledge and experiences of sailing and the sea is what they love to do!

(Airdate: July 12, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Greg Brotherton welcome Gary Keister, Executive Director of Bayside Housing and Services. Bayside has contracted with the County and the American Legion to take over management of the emergency shelter there, As the responsibilities for Bayside increase so does the need for support from the community, Goto https://www.baysidehousing.org/ to find out more.
(Airdate: July 11, 2024 ) Love in the Time of Aliens.

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and co-host John Mauro were joined by Director of Planning and Community Development Emma Bolin and they talked about some events related to the Comprehensive Plan update. There will be a planning ‘studio’ event Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday July 22-24 at the Cotton Building. More information is available at https://www.pt2045planning.org/.
