Local News for 11/05/25
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Community Tides ~ 11/04/25
For over 65 years, United Good Neighbors has rallied the community to strengthen front-line nonprofits that meet basic needs. This year’s Give Jefferson Campaign is more important than ever, as budget cuts threaten the very programs your neighbors depend upon. Significant cuts from the federal and state budgets have the potential to erode the strength of our local nonprofits and community serving government agencies dedicated to serving those in our community who need the most support. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker & Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, discuss the important topic of budget cut impacts and the current Give Jefferson Campaign with Denise Banker, Jefferson County Public Health’s Community Health Division Director; Christie Kisler; Director of Nonprofit Services for Jefferson Community Foundation; and Amanda Milholland, Executive Director for Jefferson County Farmers Markets.
Booklovers’ Cafe – Thomas Kohnstamm, Super Sonic
(Airdate: November 4, 2025) Cris talks to Seattle author Thomas Kohnstamm about his latest novel Supersonic. This is a book of place, specifically, Seattle. He says “Seattle isn’t the Space Needle or the Fremont Troll,” but rather the interactions between neighbors, the waves of people entering the city, and the constant process of building. The novel tells the stories of four families over 150 years of Seattle history, and delves into what Kohnstamm calls the mythology of the city in a way only a book written by someone born and raised here could.
Local News for 11/04/25
Winnie The Pooh
(Airdate: November 3, 2025) Mentor Inspired – Student Created. “Winnie” is a completely student led production – mentored by experienced artists and professionals, but directed, acted and produced by 14 3rd-12th graders.
Performances:
Thurs 11/13, 7pm
Sun 11/16, 2pm
Fri 11/21, 7pm
Sat 11/22, 2pm
Sun 11/23, 2pm
Tickets – by donation at the door
They have plenty of seats for everyone!
Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Erickson Building, 4907 Landes Street in Port Townsend
County Public Health Report ~ 11/03/25
Dr. Allison Berry said that the latest local surge of COVID -19 is abating, but Influenza is on the rise. She recommends the flu vaccine for all and said that if you need a COVID booster, the flu vaccine and an RSV shot it’s fine to get them at the same time. She also spoke about SNAP benefits which are up in the air right now. She said the people most affected by this are Veterans and children, and said the better fed that people are, the less likely they are to contract disease and place a greater burden on the healthcare system. Willie Bence said there is a seminar on WINTER PREPAREDNESS at the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock on Tuesday, November 4 at 10:30am (which is Election Day, by the way).
November 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for November 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: October 31, 2025) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and co-host Jim Burke welcome from the Jefferson County Historical Society, Executive Director Tara McCauley. They discuss the place of LORE alongside history and tell stories of GHOSTS, BIGFOOT, and THE MONKEY’S PAW for Halloween. To learn more about The JCHS and the big job of preserving and relating local history click here.
Brewocracy Now ~ 10/30/25
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by three Port Townsend department heads: Police Chief Tom Olson, Planning Director Emma Bolin, and Director of Public Works Steve King. We explored what is happening with respect to the proposed closing of the homeless encampment on the Evans Vista property. We talked about the city’s partnership with assistance organizations, and the city council’s action to streamline the permitting process for help these organizations respond to homelessness.
Local News for 10/30/25
