(Airdate: October 5, 2025) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark talked Stu Kerber and Matt Ready, candidates for Jefferson County Hospital Commissioner Position 3.
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County Public Health Report ~ 10/06/25
For the October Public Health Report the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) led off with a proclamation for Mental Health Week. Dr. Allison Berry talked about vaccines and the scarcity of COVID vaccines for children, RSV is pretty rare at the moment. The latest COVID and Flu vaccines are available for adults and recommended, especially for those over 65. Willie Bence mentioned that the Great Shakeout is on October 16 (10/16 at 10:16 am) and he reminded us to DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON! at that time; pull over and stay in your car at that moment as well. We can build “muscle memory” so if an earthquake occurs we will know what to do and not panic. Also, the 4th Annual Fire & Rescue Fest is at the EJFR fire house on Lawrence Street is Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 2pm.
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(Airdate: October 3, 2025) Jim Burke and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome Shawn Frederick, Director of Central services to the program, and discuss how the department supports the county administration behind the scenes with facilities management, and support the public to through the IT department. There is a community meeting in the west end at the Hoh Tribal Center on October 22nd, from 6-8pm, and anyone may view the meeting on the county website at https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/
Brewocracy Now ~ 10/02/25
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed Jefferson Historical Society Executive Director Tara McCauley to talk about changes at the museum. We talked about how history can shed light on current events and help us better understand our world. Tune in to hear about Tara’s favorite item from the collection. Also, each first Saturday is a free day at the museum, located in our historic City Hall. Plus, on Saturday, October 11, the museum is offering a once-a-year opportunity to go behind the scenes for a tour of their research collection which houses over half a million items. More information at https://www.jchsmuseum.org/post/behind-the-scenes-at-the-jchs-research-collections-center.
(Airdate: October 2, 2025) Join us for the October episode of our newest show, In the Garden. Dianna and Mary Beth explore garlic varieties and tips on planting, harvesting, and curing. Julia and Barbara share ten steps on how to properly plant trees to give them a good start in life. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30pm. Learn more about the “Ask a Master Gardener” clinic at WSU Jefferson County Master Gardener Plant Clinic.
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#743 From Bam! to Burp! The Role of Carbon in Our World
(Airdate: October 1, 2025) Please join Nature Now this week as we explore the world of science books for kids! Debaran Kelso speaks with celebrated author Melissa Stewart about her upcoming book From Bam! to Burp! A Carbon Atom’s Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU!
October 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for October 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.
#271 Joshua Bingham, Large Man of PT
(Airdate: September 30, 2025) Maryanne interviews Joshua Bingham, aka “The Large Man of PT.” Joshua is indeed a very large man physically. He also likes helping people. He was employed as a caretaker for mentally challenged clients for a few years. But he was always available to help people move furniture and other bulky items. At some point it occurred to him that he could find more satisfaction and make a better income specializing in moving. So he started a company called The Large Man of PT. It’s a huge success with our senior population. Ten months of the year he’s here serving people who badly need help moving and/or downsizing. Here’s the twist: for two months of the year he goes to Tibet where he works with village elders to build schools or orphanages. Years ago he discovered that a lot of money donated to orphanages in Tibet never made it to the needy – the cash lined the pockets of many officials instead. Joshua’s a man of action so he decided to somehow get 100% of his funds to the needy.
