This graph shows the monthly and cumulative number of COVID-19 infections reported in Jefferson County, from March through the end of 2020. Data source: Jefferson County Public Health Department website, graph created by KPTZ.
As of December 31, 2020 the total number of COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County was 225. There were 58 cases in December, down from the spike of 79 in November.
Everyone needs a safe, decent, and stable place to live. For some of the most vulnerable people in America – people suffering from mental illness, chronic health conditions, trauma, addiction, or just the plain bad luck of circumstance – a simple transitional space to live gives them a chance to breath and regroup. As a special Christmas Day broadcast, KPTZ Compass host Chris Bricker spoke with seven key players from the Community Build Project. They’re part of a dedicated group of volunteers who have targeted twelve 8×12 foot wooden structures called “wooden tents” (or Tiny Houses) for Christmas Day as completion date. Chris and the panel discuss the Project’s evolution and the reasons behind this valuable community resource. All the buildings are now at the new site, which is property owned by Community United Methodist Church in Port Hadlock. The village is called Peter’s Place, named after the local catalyst for the project, Peter Bonyun.
Let’s say Goodbye to 2020 and Hello to 2021. On Thursday, December 31 KPTZ invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve with us on the radio. Tune in for an entire evening of music and merriment, starting at 7pm and blasting into the New Year. Join DJ hosts Pete Lack, Kurt Munnich, Larry Stein, and our master of ceremonies, Buzzy Donahue! Dress up, dress down, just join us!
Thanks to our sponsors: the Food Co-op, San Juan Villa, Rainshadow Recording, and Jen Rubinowitz at Coldwell Banker Best Homes.
7-8pm – Pete Lack
8-10pm – Kurt Munnich
10-11pm – Larry Stein
11pm-1am – Buzzy Donahue
(First airdate: December 30, 2020) Host Debaran Kelso joins ecologist Fred Sharpe for Part 2 of a field trip to the ancient Chimacum prairie, to speak about prairie restoration with Chimacum Schools’ Garden Coordinator Corey Chin and members of the Community Wellness Project Board. Part 1 of this program aired the first week of December, and is available as a podcast.
(First airdate: December 29, 2020) PLANNING PT’S PRESENT & FUTURE. Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Lance Bailey, the Development Services Director for the city of Port Townsend. His department issues permits for all projects – large and small. Remodeling your kitchen? Building a large apartment building? Talk to Lance and his team. Contrary to popular wisdom, there are at least two apartment buildings about to be green-lighted. Housing accessibility is a huge problem around here. The COVID-19 crisis has heightened the problem – house prices are skyrocketing. People from the big cities and even “climate refugees” (people fleeing the massive wildfires) are desperate to move to small picture-perfect places like this. But we have to get broadband to the end of the road. Planning our future is almost impossible.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jefferson County Library has remained an essential hub, operating its bookmobile and curbside pickup, as well as a host of online resources. Now it’s time to give a little back with the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball! It’s the library’s invitation to you to join its virtual gala.
Here’s how it works: Check out one or more books now through the end of December; enjoy a good read with tea or coffee provided by the library; then take the money you saved by skipping a big night out and donate it to the library.
It’s not just about books anymore! The library is a source for music, movies, knowledge, and entertainment. To learn more, go to the Jefferson County Library’s website or follow the library on Facebook.The library’s been there for us all, through these difficult months. The Stay Home and Read a Book Ball is the best way we can say “Thanks” to our library!
