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Local News for 6/09/26
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
Local News for 6/03/26
#775 Fort Worden Bioblitz
(Airdate: May 27, 2026) A BioBlitz? What is that? To find out, tune into Nature Now when Nan Evans talk with Kelsey Lang, Fort Worden State Park’s Interpretive Specialist and Naturalist. Think about the importance of biodiversity in our own local park. And see how communities and scientists have joined efforts across the world to learn more about ecosystems near and far. The 2026 BioBlitz at Fort Worden State Park is June 6 and 7. Come learn and have fun with like minded folks exploring our natural world.
Local News for 6/02/26
County Public Health Report ~ 6/01/26
This month on the BOCC Public Health Report, Willie Bence started us off with info about fire danger and drought this summer. There is also the All-County Preparedness Day at Finnriver on June 27. You can sign up for NIXLE alerts by sending jeffcodem to 888777. Dr, Berry answered good listener questions and said there is increased COVID-19 presence in out wastewater, possibly due to more people visiting, but overall COVID-19 is very low now. Also some info about EBOLA and Measles.
