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Community Tides ~ 4/01

On alternate Fridays during the noon hour, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, meet to discuss new developments, new paradigms and the new normal as we roll into the months ahead. Located near the water’s edge in Port Hadlock, the remodeled 1911 Classen Chemical Company’s Alcohol Plant reopened in 2016 as a hotel, nonprofit housing establishment, restaurant, and event center. Gary Keister is the Managing Member of Inn Properties, and he’s the founder and Executive Director of Bayside Housing and Services, connected to the property there. Gary joins us today to talk about the background and latest news from Bayside Housing and discusses the organization’s goals for transitioning our community’s unsheltered citizens from temporary to permanent supportive housing. He gives us exciting news about the recent purchase of the Hadlock Motel and describes Bayside’s vision for the property’s future there.

Local News for 4/01/22

April 1, 2022: Ann Katzenbach – April Fools; Pickleball; Spring happenings. (TEXT)

Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 3/31

Today on Brewocracy Now, City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ’s Tim Quackenbush talked about an overview of community input related to the “Streelet and Parklet” proposal. Also, the status of Police Officer hires, and the impact of reduced summer service to the City’s summer festival season.

Local News for 3/31/22

March 31, 2022: Simon Jaynes – New vax guidelines; clamming season open. (TEXT)

Spotlight on April 1-15 Programming Highlights

For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for April 1-15. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the first half of April. 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.

Nature Now #560
Coastal Geology Field Trip, Part 1

(Reprise airdate: March 30, 2022) Host Debaran Kelso joins geologist Varn Brooks on a field trip along our local coastline to learn more about geological processes (part 1 of a two part program).

Local News for 3/30/22

March 30, 2022: Lily Haight – White wooden sculptures get artistic touches; McCauley awarded position as county administrator. (TEXT)

Local News for 3/29/22

March 29, 2022: Jim Burke – Extensive COVID-19 update; mask wearing; booster shots.(TEXT)

County Public Health Report ~ 3/28/22

The following is a summary 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 and used with the permission of Jefferson County Government.

COVID-19 case rates are rising in Jefferson since the masking mandate was lifted, reported County Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. With a two-week case rate of 65/100,000 and 2% positivity, the numbers are projected to go up. So far, no cases of the B2 variant have been reported and it is not projected to be the dominate strain here.

During her report to the Commissioners, Dr. Berry announced that Jefferson County has the highest number of boosted residents in the state, overtaking San Juan County. Dr. Berry said there is no data yet available as to whether the general population will need a 4th dose of vaccine. She said that those over 65 may be eligible if approval is given. Any high-risk individual with underlying immunity issues or severe disease is eligible for a second booster at this time. Dr. Berry strongly recommends that they receive all 4 shots.

Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence said the mass vaccination clinics that were so successful have wrapped up and local pharmacies are now able to meet the demand. He said there are no plans for 4th dose clinics at this time.The Department’s focus is partnering with public health to reach out to those homebound individuals who have limited mobility and offer booster shots. Call the hotline at 360-344-9791 and leave a message.

Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Allison Berry and Willie Bence by emailing [email protected]. Note: The weekly deadline for these to be submitted is on Fridays at noon, to be answered at the following Monday’s BOCC meeting.

Discovery Bird Rescue

(Airdate: March 28, 2022) This week on Attention Please! host Steve Evans is given a tour of Discovery Bird Rescue by Cindy Daily, the amazing woman who has spent up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week for 13 years (without pay) to build a showcase hospital, rehabilitation center, haven, and conservation educational center for the wild birds of the Olympic Peninsula and beyond.

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