Local News for 9/10/24
Silk
(Airdate: September 10, 2024) Lanzhou is the only city in China where foreigners are required to purchase travel insurance before they’re allowed to board a bus leaving town, but it’s a hassle running around trying to find the office that issues the necessary certificate…
The Nordland Ferry
(Airdate: September 2, 2024 – The Nordland Ferry)
The Clever Smuggler
(August 26, 2024 – The Clever Smuggler)
Community Tides ~ 9/08/24
We’re bringing you a reprise edition of Community Tides and our delightful conversation with Shelby Smith, member of the Board of Directors for the Community Wellness Project. We’re re-airing this episode in anticipation of further conversations that my co-host Siobhan Canty and I will be having with those involved in the school food service programs that are cultivating the health and well-being of students and families alike throughout Jefferson County. Working with school parents, staff, administrators, and school boards, the Wellness Project builds strategic programs that address specific short-term wellness issues, as well as create long-term structural change. And now, let’s join our conversation with Shelby Smith…
County Connections
Co-hosts Jim Burke and County Commissioner Greg Brotherton welcome two members of the Healthier Together Task Force , Nancy Speser and Cray Henry. There is a review of community and governmental efforts to build a new pool and the reasoning behind it. Call-out to county/city meeting on September 16 at 6pm in City Hall at 6pm.
Local News for 9/06/24
Skillmation – Mentoring Our Future
(Airdate: September 5, 2024) Join Martha Trolin and Ben Bauermeister as they discuss with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can some of the new projects at Skillmation, an organization that has been partnering with
the Port Townsend school district for more than five years, providing after-school tutoring for middle schoolers, mentoring freshman students working on entrepreneurial projects resulting in a “Market Day” as well as the annual Senior symposium. Join us as we discuss this impactful touchpoint with our youth.
Brewocracy Now ~ 9/05/24
Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro and co-host Taylor Clark welcomed Dr. Suzy Ames, President of Peninsula College. We talked about a very interesting thirty-five million dollar ‘Recompete’ grant that has been received, spread across several organizations and governments in Clallam and Jefferson counties. This is a complex and far-reaching grant, so listen in and learn more. Dr Ames also points out that Fall quarter and Peninsula College is about to start and there is still space available in programs at the Fort Worden campus. Check pencol.edu for more information.
Local News for 9/05/24
