Local News for 6/01/22
Jefferson County May 2022 Case Numbers
Jefferson County saw 619 cases in May 2022, more than twice as many as April, and nearly five times as many cases as March. The total cases in May 2022 is second only to the peak of 1,108 in January 2022. As the New York Times reported on May 31, the omicron surge has sharply increased the COVID-19 death rate for people 65 and over, and that’s a large portion of the people in Jefferson County. For the most current case rate, go the County Health Department’s online risk calculator. About half of all new cases recorded in Jefferson County are from people who took a home test and reported it to the health department. You can report a test result at the link above.
Masks are no longer required in Jefferson county except for medical facilities, congregate care housing, and a few other instances. However, our Health Officer, Dr. Allison Berry, strongly recommends wearing masks in all indoor public spaces. And please, if you have symptoms, get tested right away and take precautions so you don’t infect anyone else, especially people who are immuno-compromised.
Local News for 5/31/22
Bakers Rise to the Challenge
(Airdate: May 31, 2022) Community Loaves Founder Katherin Kehlri joins Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can to share the story of how passionate bread bakers produce fresh baked bread for their communities in need throughout the Puget Sound. Listen in and learn about the newest “Hub” located here in Port Townsend.
Spotlight on June 1-15 Programming Highlights
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for June 1-15. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the first half of June. 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.
Sustainable Community Access
(Airdate: May 30, 2022) Attention Please begins this week with a discussion of Car Free Day on June 1, the work of Students for Sustainability at Port Townsend High School and Local 2020. The second part of the show presents the work of Accessible Community Advisory Committee.
Local News for 5/27/22
Through Science to Health ~ 5/27/22
In our final regular edition of Through Science to Health, KPTZ host Chris Bricker speaks with Dr. Christine Skorberg, Medical Director of the Women’s Health Clinic at Jefferson Health Care. While in search of a new and all-inclusive name for the Clinic, her colleague, Dr. Asif Luqman, suggested its new appelation, OB/Guyne Clinic. Dr. Skorberg discusses her philosophy of relationship-based medicine, which is centered on listening, honest conversation, and respect for patients including all races, sexual orientation, situations, and lifestyle. She describes the panorama of care and guidance that ranges from birth to vintage years and covers the services offered at the Clinic. Chris would like to acknowledge his former co-hosts who have provided their expertise, insight, and talent at different times over the course of our program’s run: Kate Keenan and Lynn Sorensen. A big Thank You from the Heart for your earlier contributions to the show!
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 5/26
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Taylor Clark was joined by City Manager John Mauro and special guests Nation West, City Manager of Port Angeles, and Matthew Huish, City Manager of Sequim. They discussed the importance or regional collaboration and the efforts they have made to advocate for communities on the Northern Olympic Peninsula.
Local News for 5/26/22
