
Local News for 11/16/23



For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for November 16-30. 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: November 14, 2023) United Good Neighbors campaign “Give Jefferson” is now in full swing. Set in motion through the collaboration of the Port Townsend Paper Mill, our local paper, and the city council of Port Townsend in 1957, United Good Neighbors (UGN) has championed for the local organizations that provide for basic human needs of individuals and families. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she speaks with Jen Kingfisher and two of the beneficiary organizations, First Steps and The Community Boat Project.

(Airdate: November 14, 2023) Maryanne interviews Josh Thompson, owner of Josh’s Window Cleaning Services. Josh is following the iconic American dream – young man starts his own business rather than working for someone else. It takes a lot of courage and hard work to succeed with a dream like that. He’s only been in business since last March but right now is booking clients for about six weeks out. This owner-operator works for both residential and commercial clients. He does both windows and gutters. The rainy season is upon us and most gutters are overflowing. It’s dirty work but Josh sees a path to a successful and profitable career.



(Airdate: November 9, 2023) On this episode of Everybody Can we bring the final episode of our 3-part series speaking with The Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) who are invested in the lives of those who are immigrating to our community. On this episode series Missy Nielsen speaks with Courtney Morales Thrall about the multicultural resource center JCIRA has recently opened and the activities and services offered.