This week on the Compass, we take you inside the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center with its new director, and he explains why the EOC is like a WalMart for you, your neighbors and all the various emergency responders.
Nature Now #372
Bird Activity Now
(first aired August 1, 2018). Host Mary Robson talks with Gardiner’s Wild Birds Unlimited co-owner Christie Lassen about bird behavior in mid-summer and some odd bird bits that could be in any season. Closing music is “Full Moon,” performed by Blue Jay.
2018 Election Coverage, Part 4
Tuesday Update: KPTZ News with Charlie Bermant will feature a report on the election outcome to air Wednesday, August 8 at 5 minutes after noon.
Just in time for Tuesday’s election, KPTZ will air the entire District 3 Board of County Commissioners forum on Monday, August 6 at 7pm.
You can listen to previously published candidate discussions and forums at Elections 2018.
About this broadcast: In today’s charged political climate, it’s crucial to know where the candidates stand on the issues. On July 18, four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 answered questions during a 90-minute forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. Republican candidate Jon Cooke and Democrats Ryan McAllister, Craig Durgan and Greg Brotherton discussed local issues. The forum was held at the Port Ludlow Beach Club and was moderated by attorney Rock Shaneyfelt, and included questions from approximately 100 people in attendance.
Tossed Salad for 8/03/2018
Phil Andrus will begin Tossed Salad following Centrum’s Acoustic Blues Festival, hosted by Barney Burke and Taylor Clark. Thereafter Tossed Salad brings us:
1:15 – Chicago Bob Longmire and friends in blues
2:15 – Bob Rosen, South County Report, with Brian Cullen
3:00 – Tracy Spring returns with more of her bag of songs
3:45 – Tom Jay, “A Word and a Poem”
4:00 – Rags and Bones, songs from the American road
4:30 – Catherine McNabb, readings from Archy and Mehitabel by Don Marquis and Henri, le Chat Noir by William Braden
Jeffco PUD Candidates
Concluding our Elections 2018 coverage, Charlie Bermant conducts a discussion first aired August 2 about the future of public utilities in Jefferson County with both candidates in the Public Utility District race, even though it won’t be decided until the November 6 general election. Both PUD candidates – District 3 residents Dan Toepper and Tom Brotherton – are interested in the position. With the retirement of PUD Commissioner Wayne King, the board has completely turned over in the last six years.
PUD Candidates, Dan Toepper and Tom Brotherton (aired Aug. 2)
District Judge Candidates
Continuing our Elections 2018 coverage, Charlie Bermant conducts a discussion first aired July 12 between District Court Judge candidates Noah Harrison and Mindy Walker.
District Judge Candidates, Noah Harrison and Mindy Walker (aired July 12)
Sheriff Candidates
For the first of our Elections 2018 coverage, Charlie Bermant conducts a discussion first aired July 19 between Sheriff candidates Joe Nole and David Stanko.
Sheriff Candidates, Joe Nole and David Stanko (aired July 19)
County Prosecutor Candidates
On Thursday, July 26 KPTZ DJ and News Host Charlie Bermant interviewed County Prosecutor candidates Mike Haas and James Kennedy.
Mike Haas and James Kennedy (aired Aug. 2)
County Commissioner Candidates
Continuing our Elections 2018 coverage, Tossed Salad‘s Phil Andrus interviews candidates running for the seat being vacated by the retirement of Kathleen Kler. You can listen to these segments from the show below:
Jon Cooke, Republican candidate (July 13)
Ryan McAllister, Democratic candidate (July 13)
Greg Brotherton, Democrat (July 20)
Craig Durgan, Democrat (July 20)
LWV-AAUW Forum – County Commissioner District 3 Candidates
In today’s charged political climate, it’s crucial to know where the candidates stand on the issues. On July 18, four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 answered questions during a 90-minute forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. Republican candidate Jon Cooke and Democrats Ryan McAllister, Craig Durgan and Greg Brotherton discussed local issues. The forum was held at the Port Ludlow Beach Club and was moderated by attorney Rock Shaneyfelt, and included questions from approximately 100 people in attendance.
Jon Cooke & Ryan McAllister, Craig Durgan, Greg Brotherton (July 18)
