Local News for 6/24
Hollow Moon Concert on KPTZ
On Thursday, June 24 from 7 to 8pm, KPTZ Presents a night of live music with local band Hollow Moon, in collaboration with the Candlelight Concert Online series at Trinity United Methodist Church. Hollow Moon play original rock and roll, on their own terms. Join us for this virtual concert, on the radio! To view the livestream video of the show & for more information visit Trinity United Methodist Church’s website.
Oil Spill Task Force
(First airdate: June 23, 2021) This week’s Coastal Cafe is a conversation with Sarah Brace, Executive Coordinator of the Pacific States-British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force. The Task Force is a consortium of state, provincial and federal partners tasked with providing leadership for oil spill response activities in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. Sarah describes how the various state, tribal and federal agencies work together to provide quick and effective response to small and major oil spills.
Nature Now #521
Marine Mammal Stranding, part 2
(Airdate: June 23, 2021) Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guests Betsy Carlson of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Fred Sharpe of the Alaska Whale Foundation for a discussion on marine mammal stranding (Part 2 of a two part program).
Local News for 6/23
Pandemic Musical Time Capsule Show on KPTZ
The Port Townsend Science Technology Engineering and Math Club is celebrating its 10th year, and to commemorate a decade of science and service, the club is presenting the Jefferson County Pandemic Musical Time Capsule. This special radio broadcast will showcase music and poetry submitted by the community, and will be hosted by KPTZ’s Al Bergstein and STEM Club ambassador Ella Ashford. This hour long program airs live on KPTZ, Tuesday June 22 from 6-7pm.
Local News for 6/22
County Public Health Report ~ 6/21
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.
County Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke told the Commissioners today that Jefferson County’s infection rate has risen, with 22 cases reported in the last two weeks. Clusters of unvaccinated, unmasked people in indoor gatherings were affected. Locke said these unmasked indoor gatherings are going to be “a pattern throughout the summer. When unvaccinated people get together, especially in indoor spaces, they should be reminded that they still are required by a secretary of health order to wear a mask in those settings. But whether they’ll actually do it or not is an open question.” Vaccination rates in Jefferson County are still among the highest in the state. Of those eligible for the vaccine 12 and older, 72.3% have had at least one dose and almost 69% are fully vaccinated. Among those 65 and older, 86% are fully vaccinated. Locke explained that the Gamma variant – the Brazilian variant – is now prevalent in the state and seems to be linked to outbreaks in British Columbia where it is active.
Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence announced three pop-up vaccination possibilities this week:
– Wednesday: Tri-Area Food Bank – 9:30am to 2pm – Moderna and Johnson & Johnson – by appointment or walk-in.
– Friday: Sunrise Coffee in Boat Haven – 3-7pm – Moderna and Johnson & Johnson – by appointment or walk-in.
– Saturday: Jefferson County Farmers Market – 10am-1pm – Johnson & Johnson.
To make an appointment, call 360-344-9791 or visit the Public Health Webpage. Vaccinations also are available at local pharmacies, Jefferson Healthcare through the Express Clinic, and thorough your local physician.
Bence said DEM has plans to continue these vaccination efforts through the end of July. He reported that the vaccination effort by DEM was buoyed by the help of hundreds of volunteers who have logged more than 250,000 hours, equating to $200,000 worth of monetary value through the end of June.
Our Working Waterfront
(Airdate: June 21, 2021) This month Chris Bricker, with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port Director Eron Berg, speaks with Deputy Port Director Eric Toews and Jeannie McMacken, organizer for the Quilcene Citizens Listening Tour set to launch on June 26. We talk about all things Port for the Quilcene community and the Herb Beck Marina Project. Jeannie tells us that the listening has already begun, and it all made for an interesting and informative conversation for this month’s show.
Note: Our Working Waterfront will be moving to a new Friday time slot in July. Look for us at noon on July 16!
Our Working Waterfront ~ 6/21
This month Chris Bricker, with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port Director Eron Berg, speaks with Deputy Port Director Eric Toews and Jeannie McMacken, organizer for the Quilcene Citizens Listening Tour set to launch on June 26. We talk about all things Port for the Quilcene community and the Herb Beck Marina Project. Jeannie tells us that the listening has already begun, and it all made for an interesting and informative conversation for this month’s show.
Note: Our Working Waterfront will be moving to a new Friday time slot in July. Look for us at noon on July 16!
