Local News for 8/27
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 8/27
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro is on KPTZ with a web-based format, in a weekly time slot Thursdays, from 12:10 to 12:40pm. For the August 27 show, Larry Stein co-hosted John’s virtual online meeting. Topics included were:
- Engage PT website survey and “Ambassador” opportunity.
- City preparations to serve the homeless this fall.
- City Council discussion of the Police Department budget.
- Ways to improve processing of permits for ADUs and other development.
- Status of ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft.
Stay tuned for the weekly chance to learn more about developments for the City of Port Townsend. John will take questions and encourage productive dialogue (and exemplary virtual meeting etiquette) to steer through a range of topics.
Nature Now #477
Hunting for Insects at the Illahee Preserve, part 1
(Airdate: August 26, 2020) Host Debaran Kelso meets entomologist Richard Lewis at the Illahee Preserve for a field trip looking for insects (Part 1 of a two part show).
Local News for 8/26
Local News for 8/25
#159 Isabel Hammet, PTHS H.S. grad
(Airdate: August 25, 2020) UNIVERSITY BOUND IN THE COVID ERA. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Izzy (Isabel) Hammett, a member of the Port Townsend High School Class of 2020. It was a weird senior year. Izzy is dyslectic and says online learning was quite difficult. But she was determined to succeed. She went for every extra credit that she could. It paid off – she raised her “Bs” to “As” and won the prestigious Andy Palmer Scholarship. Izzy was accepted into her dream college, PLU (Pacific Lutheran University). The PTHS class of 2020 had no prom. And avid athlete Izzy also saw team sports cancelled. Graduation at the Drive-In was – well – unique experience. This fall PLU has announced that it’s online learning. Like most entering freshmen, Izzy would love to have the full college experience, including the dorm room. But she wants to go into psychology and is willing to do whatever it takes to get there.
County Public Health Report ~ 8/24
On Monday, August 24 Public Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke shared about the recent Jefferson County uptick in COVID-19 cases. He answered questions from KPTZ listeners regarding mask recommendations and enforcement, and overall public health strategies.
Some topics Dr. Locke addressed included: types of masks, the need for ventilation in public places, potential for super spreaders, safety at hospitals, and school reopenings.
Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Tom Locke by emailing [email protected].
Bring Your Records – Alice Howe and Freebo, Wayne Horvitz
(Airdate: August 5, 2020) Bring Your Records host Larry Stein brought three musicians familiar to Port Townsend music lovers, and KPTZ listeners. They talked about how they are maintaining their sanity and music life during this difficult break in “music as we normally perform and share it.”
Alice Howe and Freebo have performed a number of times in the Port Townsend area, and have played live on KPTZ. They each spoke with Larry from separate locations in Los Angeles.
Wayne Horvitz is a composer, bandleader and performer based in Seattle. He has performed many times in Port Townsend, taught at Centrum’s music festivals, and appeared on KPTZ. He and his wife Robin Holcomb, are co-founders of The Royal Room in Columbia City, Seattle. On KPTZ we often speak with, and play the music of, artists who are performing at the Royal Room. It has become a major stop on national and regional tours of adventurous musicians. Wayne spoke with Larry from Seattle.
Compass for 8/22/20
Around this time of summer, lots of folks in these parts are usually getting ready for one of the biggest outdoor events of the year – the Jefferson County All-County Picnic at H.J. Carroll Park in Port Hadlock. They come together on what is usually a beautiful summer day and enjoy free music, free corn on the cob, and free admission. The Coronavirus pandemic may have put a dent in all that fun, but it did not have the last word. This week on the Compass, we talk with a man who helped make sure that the 2020 All-County Picnic would happen – albeit in a somewhat different way.
Brian Richardson
(Airdate: August 21, 2020) Brian Richardson, from Dove House, on the mission of Dove House during the pandemic and the upcoming Recovery Cafe.
