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#777 Woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula

#777 Woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula

(Airdate: June 11, 2026) Please join Nature Now this week for an encore presentation of one of our favorite shows from years ago, recorded back in July 2021. Host Debaran Kelso speaks with Dr. Geoff Hammerson about the woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula, along with reviewing several other current natural history events. This is part 1 of a two-part program.

Local News for 6/11/26

June 11, 2026: Diane Walker – American Legion Emergency Shelter to operate through the end of 2026, but budget concerns persist (TRANSCRIPT)

County Connections

(Airdate: June 5, 2026) This week, Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke welcome Roland Faragher-Horwell, the Board President of the Jefferson County Food Bank Association. (https://www.jcfba.org/). Roland fills us in on the history of the Food Bank here in Jefferson County, the changes that have happened in the last year that point to the food bank growing and thriving with great volunteer support and the ongoing support of donors. They discuss the challenges in terms of greater need and rising fuel costs. To learn more about the Food Bank Association and their essential work go to jcfba.org and look at the annual report, donate, volunteer or utilize the food bank if there is greater need for FOOD in your household.

In the Garden

(Airdate: June 4, 2026) June In the Garden talks about critters that we share our community with and how we can co-exist peacefully. Dianna and Mary Beth talk about critters causing havoc in your vegetable garden. Julia and Barbara offer strategies to reduce deer and rabbit damage in any garden. The show airs every Thursday from 6-6:30 pm. 

Brewocracy Now ~ 6/04/26

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend City Councilor David Faber.

Local News for 6/4/26

June 4, 2026: Diane Walker – Port Townsend Paper Mill concerns after Longview mill chemical implosion; deer attack; Quilcene cellular outage. (TRANSCRIPT)