Local News for 2/03/26
County Public Health Report ~ 2/02/26
On the BOCC Public Health (and Safety) Report for February, Dr. Allison Berry outlined what is going on with Flu, RSV, and Covid. She also answered questions about shingles and Avian Flu among other questions from the Commissioners. Willie Bence was not in attendance this month. Measles has come to western Washington, and Dr. Berry recommends MASKS in crowded public settings, and vaccinations every virus that is available. If you are an adult who doesn’t know if you have had measles, or if you were vaccinated in childhood, there is a test. The MMR vaccine is up to 97% effective at preventing measles, she said. She answered a listener question about incidents of ICE picking up people going to medical appointments. The Next BOCC Public Health Report is on Monday, March 2 at 9:45 am. Listeners can send questions for Dr. Berry and Willie Bence by emailing [email protected] before NOON on Friday February 27.
Northwind Art
(Airdate: February 2, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark learned more about Northwind Art’s class offerings. He also had a field trip to the Acrylic Boot Camp taught by Whidbey based visiting teaching artist Beth Herrild (bethherrild.com). In-studio guests were Leila Block, Education Manager and Diane Urbani, Communications Manager. Learn more about connecting with Art at NorthwindArt.org.
Livery
(Airdate: February 2, 2026 – Livery) – When horses ruled.
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
Booklovers’ Cafe – Ricardo Gomez, Tides of Freedom
(Airdate: February 1, 2026) Cris invites local author and retired professor of Information Science, Ricardo Gomez to talk about his novel, The Tides of Freedom: The Slow Drowning of Democracy This is political fiction examining how democratic institutions erode and how individual choices can make a difference. This is truly a book about our current time. We also dip into AI and how it can help without taking over the writing process.
February 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for February 1-15. 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.
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
Brewocracy Now ~ 1/29/26
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Brewocracy Now cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked briefly about the city’s statement regarding ICE as a follow up to last week’s discussion with Port Townsend Police Chief Tom Olson. We then learned about John’s recent trip to Olympia to talk to our legislators about the about the city’s legislative priorities.
My Cat Ate My Homework
(Airdate: January 29, 2026 – My Cat Ate My Homework)
