Local News for 6/29
Community Tides ~ 6/25
This week, hosts Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, speak with Megan Claflin, Director of Development for The Production Alliance. We learn about the Alliance’s origins and reason for being. We explore the talents of its members and how they compliment one another with creative celebratory ideas for our community. We also learn about the latest benefit for non-profits—TENT-ACITY. Tune in and find out!
County Public Health Report ~ 6/28
The following is a summary of the presentation made by Dr. Tom Locke, our local Public Health Officer and Willie Bence, Director, EOC, Jefferson County, during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting.
Note: Due to the legal holiday this coming Monday, the next BOCC meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday, July 6, at the same time, 9:45 am. The following week, July 12’s meeting will resume on Monday morning.
According to County Health Officer Dr.Tom Locke, in Jefferson County, 67% have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine while 64% are fully vaccinated. That’s the second highest rate for a fully vaccinated population in the state, second only to San Juan County. In the 12-and-over-eligible population, 73% have had at least one dose and 69% are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Governor Jay Inslee are coming to an end this Wednesday. Retail establishments will not require a mask for entry. However, unvaccinated individuals still are required to wear masks indoors for their own protection, given the more transmissible variants that now predominate.
Vaccinated people and those under 5 years old are not required to mask, however they should still wear masks indoors in crowded settings. Anyone who is immune suppressed, taking immune-suppressing medications, who is on cancer chemotherapy, or who has had a cancer that affects their immune system should speak with there physician. Look to the Public Health Webpage for messaging around these changing guidelines.
Emergency Management Director Willie Bence said because of the decreased demand for vaccinations, COVID-19 pop-up clinics are being wrapped up for the time being. Local pharmacies and Jefferson Healthcare Express Clinic will continue to offer vaccines. The County has a good supply of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson on hand. The community masking program will stand down, too. Community volunteers have distributed masks to community groups, grocery stores, and local businesses free of charge since the beginning of the pandemic. The Department of Emergency Management Call Center (360-344-9791) will remain open but will not be staffed completely during business hours. Questions requiring an immediate need can be fielded by the Nurse Consult Line at Jefferson Healthcare at 360-344-3094.
Building the Local Economy from the Soil Up
(Airdate: June 28, 2021) KPTZ News Director Steve Evans talks with Eric Peterson, who came to Port Townsend with visions of farming for a living, but who realized that fulfilling his dream would necessitate total involvement with the local economy.
John McCutcheon Livestream Concert & KPTZ Fundraiser
Turn Your Radio On to celebrate 50 years of public and community radio and to support KPTZ! For nearly fifty years and over 40 albums, both public and community radio has found a regular and diverse source of music in John McCutcheon’s recordings. Now, John is returning the favor. You’ll have the opportunity to join John for a special evening of his music and conversation with very special guests. Turn Your Radio On is happening on June 27th at 5pm. The livestream concert will be an intimate celebration of the way 50 years of public radio has knit communities of music lovers together, and kept them informed, inspired and connected. KPTZ is proud to be a co-sponsor of this event and we’d love to have you join us. A portion of the proceeds from your ticket directly benefited KPTZ.
General Admission: $20
Family / Household: $30
Student Pricing: $10
Unemployed / Laid Off Pricing: $5
Music Supporter Pricing: $50
Justine Gonzalez-Berg
(Airdate: April 2, 2021) Justine Gonzalez-Berg on the looming eviction crisis.
Nat Jacob
(Airdate: April 2, 2021) Nat Jacob on suspended license laws.
Booklovers’ Cafe – David Williams
(First airdate: June 27, 2021) Cris Wilson welcomes David B. Williams to Booklovers’ Cafe to talk about his latest book Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound. Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that inhabits the Sound and offers us new insight into and appreciation of the waters we call home.
Compass for 6/26/21
On May 6, 2020, Port Townsend was named Washington State’s newest creative district by the Washington State Arts Commission. This designation is the culmination of a successful application submitted by the Port Townsend Creative District subcommittee last fall. The Port Townsend Creative District encompasses the Downtown and Uptown Historic Districts and the historic campus of Fort Worden. This week, near the entrance to Fort Worden, we join Creative District Sub-Committee member Dominic Svornich to tell us more. And then sculptor Jonah Trople joins us for the unveiling of one of five Art Marker sculptures that now grace our community’s Historic Districts.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 6/24
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including; New City Hall office hours; Ferry service reductions; and the Traffic signal at Taylor Street.
