Local News for 11/11/22
Did You Miss Us?
KPTZ’s genius engineering trio ~ Mike Carroll, John Miller, and Bill Putney ~ came up with an extraordinary innovative plan to get us back onto the 91.9 FM airwaves!
On the other side of Friday’s big storm and its unfortunate side effect: if you tuned in since Monday night 11/07, you are aware already that KPTZ’s broadcast signal has been on / off / on / off again. That happened because the leased transmission line that relays our programming to the transmitter failed, and because the repair service is out of our control, along with crews being maxed out, it was taking too much time to restore our broadcast signal. We already knew well that Bill, John and Mike bring a supreme collective wealth of experience, yet this fix represents a truly herculean effort.
Thankfully KPTZ’s live stream and program archive are available online, as always. But for now, we’re so happy to be back on the waves, where we belong.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 11/10
Today on Brewocracy Now co-hosts Taylor Clark and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including: recognition of the fine work done by the KPTZ engineers to get the station back up and running after the recent outage; repair of Walnut Street; the importance of public participation in the housing discussion; and the Fort Worden PDA.
Local News for 11/10/22
Doll Baby
(November 10, 2022) Doll Baby – In search of a squeaky baby doll, Ray uncovers high crimes, misdemeanors and marriages in disarray.
Community Love to JCIRA! – November 12
Due to the November 5 power outage at Finnriver, the Dia de Los Muertos event is rescheduled to Saturday, November 12.
This Mexican holiday honors ancestors and deceased loved ones with traditional offerings of food, beverages, flowers and candles. KPTZ is pleased to media partner in support of this upcoming event. What makes it even more heartwarming is that net proceeds go to Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates – JCIRA, helping immigrants get access to legal help here in our area.
On Saturday, November 12 there will be an altar-building workshop, decorated gravesites, kid crafts, tamales, hot cocoa and face-painting, rain or shine! Mexican artist Luz Rosario will lead the altar-building workshop where participants can create a portable “ofrenda” (altar) to honor loved ones who have passed. This workshop will teach how to make paper flowers, painted mini-skulls, and tiny “papel picado” (paper prayer flags), as well as learn the significance of objects on the altar. It is both a fun and moving way of connecting to those who have crossed over, as well as to the holiday itself. Good for families too!
Nature Now #592
Insects and Galls of Fall, Part 2
(Airdate: November 9, 2022) Host Debaran Kelso is joined by entomologist Richard Lewis as they continue exploring the world of insects and plant galls at HJ Carroll Park. This is Part 2 of a two-part program.
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Local News for 11/08/22
Booklovers’ Cafe – Willy Vlautin, The Night Always Comes
(Airdate: November 8, 2022) Cris talks to Portland author Willy Vautin about his novels and his music! WIlly writes about real life both gritty and hopeful. His latest novel noir, The Night Always Comes, is set in Portland and is so of the moment in our country it hurts. It’s a heart-wrenching portrait of a woman hungry for security and home in a rapidly changing city. Willy has had two of his books made into films, Lean on Pete and The Motel Life. Don’t Skip out on Me is an ALA Notable book and a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award. His band The Delines sets the background sound track for his writing and your reading.
