Local News for 6/26/25
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#729 The Naturalist at Home
(Reprise airdate: June 25, 2025) Nourish your curiosity about the natural world around us. Join Nan Evans as she talks with Kelly Brenner, Seattle author, artist and urban naturalist, about projects and experiments you can do around your home to explore the hidden worlds of life that share our spaces.
Local News for 6/25/25
Local News for 6/24/25
Preparedness Day
(Airdate: June 23, 2025) Taylor Clark talked with Danny Milholland, Director of Operations for The Production Alliance about Preparedness Day, which is this Saturday, June 28 at Finn River, from 9am to 4pm. More information is available at http://preparednessday.org/
County Connections
(Airdate: June 20, 2025) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton welcomed Justin Matheson from the Halfway House Restaurant and the Chair of the Brinnon Fire Commission and they talked about the 2025 Shrimpfest which is happening Saturday, June 21 in Brinnon. Spot Prawns for all!
Local News for 6/19/25
#728 Mammals of the Salish Sea
(Airdate: June 18, 2025) Marine mammals, especially the cetaceans, are a popular focus for wildlife viewing throughout the world. So, which species live here in the Salish Sea, and how are they doing? Local cetaceans include harbor porpoises, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, minke whales, gray whales, humpback, and killer whales. Other local marine mammals include Steller sea lions, California sea lions, northern elephant seals, harbor seals, and sea otters.
Local News for 6/18/25
Indivisible PT No Kings
(Airdate: June 1, 2025) On Saturday, June 14, thousands in Port Townsend and millions across the country took to the streets for “No Kings” protests, demonstrating against perceived authoritarian actions by the current administration. In this episode, hear voices from the Port Townsend rally and a conversation with KPTZ’s Jon Pinnow and Bruce Cowan from Indivisible Port Townsend, about the reasons behind the event, its impact within the broader national movement, and what comes next for community engagement in an ongoing effort to stand for ‘liberty and justice for all.’
