KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio Port Townsend

County Public Health Report ~ 12/11/23

Today on KPTZ’s Health update by Dr. Allison Berry she congratulated both Jefferson and Clallam county residents for having the highest flu vaccine rate in Washington state! Flu cases are on the rise in other parts of the state and country but not locally.
There were two hospitalizations this past week at JHC for Covid but she stressed that primarily people hospitalized over the past month were not up to date on their vaccinations, had under lying medical conditions, and were in the 60-80 year old higher risk age range. Dr Berry encouraged older residents to get the RSV vaccine and that vaccine is covered by Medicare Part B, otherwise it could be quite pricey. The next health update to the BOCC will be Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

County Connections

(Airdate: December 8, 2023) Taylor Clark and co-host Kate Dean talked with two passionate advocates of alternative transportation: Dave Thielk and Scott Walker (both are with the T-Lab at Local 2020) about what we can do, policy wise, to reduce our transport related greenhouse gas emissions.

Local News for 12/08/23

December 8, 2023: Casey Dolan – Latest precipitation figures; Investing in Digital Skills Act introduced. (TRANSCRIPT)

Brewocracy Now ~ 12/07/23

Taylor Clark and co-host John Mauro had gratitude for our community organizations and talked about the importance of a collaborative approach in building and supporting our community. Plus Taylor read some cards (as DJs do) about upcoming events.

Holiday Extravaganza at the Museum

Celebrate the Holiday Season with KPTZ and the Jefferson County Historical Society on Saturday, December 9 from 1 to 5pm at the Jefferson Museum on Water Street. The annual Holiday Extravaganza will be an afternoon full of music, trivia, interviews, and general holiday merriment. And the musical lineup is awesome: fiddle tunes with Roland and Bobbi Nickles, Gypsy swing jazz with Jessica Logan and Ryan Hoffman, classical cello with Pamela Roberts, classic jazz with Jean Lenke and Steve Kirk, and Cajun dance music with Les Couers Criminals. Attend in person or listen live on KPTZ 91.9FM.

Local News for 12/07/23

December 7, 2023: Derek Firenze – More PT business closings and openings; Duckabush mud slide cleared. (TRANSCRIPT)

A Christmas Candlelight Concert

Please join KPTZ for a Christmas Candlelight Concert, taking place on Thursday, December 14 at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 7pm. The evening will feature performances from both the Trinity Chancel Choir and the Trinity Bell Choir. A wide range of choral music will be presented, from Gregorian Chants to current favorites, performed on a wide range of instruments. Brought to you by KPTZ, we hope that you are able to ring in the holiday spirit with this Candlelight Concert. The concert will also be simulcast live on 91.9 KPTZ.

#648 Sea Otter Conservation

(Airdate: December 6, 2023) Nan Evans talks with Jim Bodkin about what scientists have learned about otter ecology and conservation since they were nearly forced into extinction by fur hunters – specifically how important sea otters are to healthy, diverse and resilient ocean ecosystems. How do we know if and when the sea otters have been restored to pre-hunting conditions? Is there a relationship between climate change and healthy sea otter populations?