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Sarah Seltzer

(Airdate: March 26, 2021) Sarah Seltzer, end-of-life doula, on living through the death of a loved one.

Fredrica Rice

(Airdate: March 26, 2021) A tribute to Paul’s mother, Fredrica Rice, who died on March 6, 2021.

(Airdate: May 10, 2021) In this edition of Critical Conversations, hosts Robert Ambrose and Dahr Jamail interview International Panel on Climate Change Expert Reviewer Dr. Peter Carter about his warning that billions of people likely facing death from widespread crop failures as the climate crisis deepens. They also discuss local climate crisis effects like lack of fresh water as glaciers disappear, sea level rise that will erase downtown, and the continuing influx of climate refugees.

Jefferson County Libraries

(Airdate: May 10, 2021) Larry Stein speaks with Melody Sky Eisler, Director of the Port Townsend Public Library, and Tamara Meredith, Director of the Jefferson County Public Libraries. Both libraries have new services and public hours as we move through the worst of the pandemic. With summer approaching, both libraries have plans for youth and adult patrons.

Compass for 5/08/21

In a year in which three Port Townsend leaders have decided not to run for re-election, and with candidate filing week coming right up, this week on the Compass KPTZ Reporter Lily Haight talks with three Port Townsend city council members about what the job entails, and how they juggle their work load with the responsibilities in the rest of their lives.

Through Science to Health ~ 5/07/21

Jefferson County’s total number of COVID-19 cases has now reached 400 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Through Science to Health with KPTZ host Chris Bricker and Lynn Sorensen, RN, discuss the global, national, and local case numbers and reflect on the continued scope of the pandemic’s hold on all of us. For assistance with making an appointment for a vaccination call the Department of Emergency Management at 360-344-9791, M-F 9am-4pm.
For a better understanding of the coronavirus variants see NPR’s recent video.

Schedule Your 5/15 Vaccination Appointment Now

Jefferson County Public Health and the Department of Emergency Management will hold a second dose Moderna vaccination clinic at the Chimacum High School Multi-Purpose Room, 91 West Valley Rd., on Saturday, May 15 from 9am to noon. In the afternoon from 1-2:30pm on May 15, the single-dose J&J vaccine will be offered. Only 54 doses will be available. Appointments are recommended and walk-ins will be accepted. To make an appointment, log on to https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov//reg/2656445109 or call 360-344-9791.