(March 9, 2023) The Loneliness of the Headless Radio Host – Learn what happens when your head explodes.
The Loneliness of the Headless Radio Host
Local News for 3/09/23
Duke Robillard Trio Performing Live on Friday, March 17
KPTZ is excited to CoPresent the Duke Robillard Trio performing live on Friday, March 17 at the Palindrome in Port Townsend at 7:30pm. Considered one of the great blues players of the last 50 years, Duke Robillard is known worldwide for his associations with Roomful of Blues, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and many others. He has been recognized with multiple Blues Music Awards and Grammy Nominations.
Nature Now #609
Gray Whales
(Airdate: March 8, 2023) Join Nan Evans and John Calambokidis, whale scientist, as they discuss gray whale migrations from Baja California to the Arctic – how does that epic voyage benefit the whales? Recording the program from Mexico where she was visiting a gray whale breeding and nursery grounds, John helps Nan understand what she experienced. Plus, John and Nan ponder whether gray whales are actually friendly toward humans.
Local News for 3/08/23
Jeffco Repair to the Rescue
(Airdate: March 7, 2023) What do torn sweaters, broken lamps and dull knives have in common? JeffCo Repair! Yes, Jefferson County Repair group, sponsored by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, in partnership with Local20/20 Beyond Waste Action Group are invested in educating our community in how to assess repair options as well as providing modest repairs on a range of household items. Listen in as Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can speaks with Mandi Johnson of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Dave E, master fixer and volunteer about the opportunities to hang onto that beloved item, diverting it from the landfill.
Local News for 3/07/23
County Public Health Report ~ 3/06/23
The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. Also Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management, gave a report. The summary below was provided by Jim Burke, producer of KPTZ’s Tuesday’s Local News.
Dr. Berry said that COVID-19 nationally and statewide is downtrending, and yet there are still over 500 deaths per day across the US due to COVID-19. 25,000 people have died in 2023 so far in the US and in 2022, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death nationally, and the 6th leading cause of death in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Public Health reports that 44 new cases were added in the past week, so there have been 7,099 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. No one is currently hospitalized, Unfortunately, we are reporting one death this week. The individual was in their 60s with multiple chronic conditions and not up to date on COVID-19 immunizations, bringing the total number of those who have died to 35 due to COVID in Jefferson County.
Recovery Cafe
(Airdate: March 6, 2023) This week on Attention Please! host Steve Evans pays a visit to Port Townsend’s Recovery Café, a place which proves not only that there is such a thing as a delicious free lunch, but that you can have it served to you in a clean and safe place surrounded by friendly folks who are dedicated to helping you overcome whatever particular challenges your life is presenting at the moment.
Community Tides ~ 3/03/23
The time around pregnancy and birth can be a mysterious and joyful time in a person’s life. Whether you are freshly pregnant, approaching the birth of your baby, or planning your future pregnancy – it’s always the right time to find the right care provider who can facilitate the process into parenthood in a respectful and supportive way. This week, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, speak with Maya Horrocks, Licensed Midwife of Peninsula Midwives, about the skills, experience, knowledge and heart involved in Midwifery.
