(First airdate: May 12, 2020) Portland author Philip Kenney visits Sheila Bender via phone to discuss how spirituality informs creativity and creativity informs spirituality.
Spring into Action – WSU Extension Master Gardens
(First airdate: May 12, 2020) WSU Master Gardener Bridget Gregg and volunteer Karen Seabrook join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can to talk about the varied resources and programs offered through the WSU Extension office. From plant clinics to lectures, this organization offers gardeners of any skill level enrichment, support and opportunities to dig in and get involved.
Local News for 5/12
County Public Health Report ~ 5/11
Dr. Tom Locke discussed the new, 29th COVID-19 case that surfaced in Jefferson County on Friday, May 8, including the impact this may have on the County’s potential variance offered by the governor, for moving into Phase 2 of the Safe Start plan. Department of Emergency Director Willie Bence expressed concerns over the availability of PPE in upcoming days and weeks.
KPTZ broadcast via 91.9FM and streamed at KPTZ.org this timely COVID-19 information, which was also videostreamed live and recorded for online viewing any time thereafter at the Jefferson County website.
Compass for 5/09/2020
This week on the Compass, we talk with Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson about the scramble the school district has gone through in trying to adjust to a world that changed literally overnight on March 13th of this year – and about the process of planning for a very uncertain future.
Special City & County Meeting on COVID-19 Audio – 5/07
On Thursday, May 7, KPTZ aired a joint COVID-19 emergency situation meeting. Jefferson County Commissioners, County Board of Health, Port Townsend City Council convened together to address the option of applying for a variance for Jefferson County to move sooner to the governor’s Safe Start Phase-2 reopening activities.
Featured speakers were Dr. Tom Locke of Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Willie Bence, Director of Jefferson County’s Emergency Operations Center and Mike Glenn, CEO of Jefferson Healthcare. Dr. Locke discussed the attributes of Inslee’s Phase-2 plan, to be determined by our elected leaders. The next step will be a special County Public Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 14.
Through Science to Health ~ 5/08/20
Phil Andrus speaks with Lynn Sorensen on Coronavirus updates, including cases of “COVID Toes” now added to the list of COVID symptoms. They discussed the pros and cons of the variance offered to Jefferson County in the governor’s phased rollout to the Safe Start order.
KPTZ Coffee with the City Manager ~ 5/07
On Thursday, May 7, Mayor Sandoval joined John Mauro to talk with Tim Quackenbush, host of KPTZ’s Discovery Road about this evening’s Joint BOCC / Health Department/ PT City Council Meeting to address the possible variance for Jefferson County. Also, the topic of adding hand washing stations was discussed. Click below to listen.
Stay tuned to KPTZ at 91.9FM at 5pm TODAY to hear this meeting broadcast live. And make a note for next Thursday: John Mauro will again be taking questions via live phone calls from 10-10:30am. Call 360-215-7270 to ask your question. And, enjoy the ride!
Local News for 05/07
Local News for 5/06
