(Airdate: August 30, 2024) This week on County Connections Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Kate Dean spoke with Erin Reading of the Port Townsend Psychedelic Society and Kristin Barnes ND who is a Navy Vet and a physician who works with veterans who suffer from PTSD. They discuss the decriminalization of entheogens in Jefferson County and the possible uses of natural substances, such as psilocybin mushrooms, in a therapeutic setting as opposed to recreational way.
(Airdate: August 23, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Greg Brotherton spoke with Chief Tim Manly of the Brinnon Fire Department about progress fighting The 2620 Road/ Mt. Jupiter wild fire. They also spoke with Michelle Matheson, proprietor of the Halfway House Restaurant in Brinnon, who mobilized resources and people to feed as many as 350 people breakfast lunch and dinner for several days to support the firefighting effort.
(Airdate: August 16, 2024) This week on County Connections co-hosts Jim Burke and County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour speak with Matt Tyler, a forester with County Public Works & Parks, and Malloree Weinheimer, a forester and principal of Chickadee Forestry, who has worked with Matt and others in the county to make county forests and parks healthier and more sustainable. Also, there is a five-minute interview with Brinnon Fire Chief Tim Manly about the Road 2620 wildfire that is burning on Mount Jupiter as of the airing of this program.
(Airdate: August 9, 2024) This week on County Connections co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Kate Dean speak with Dr. Allison Berry, Public Health Officer for Jefferson and Clallam Counties about why she became a doctor, the difference between healthcare and public health, trends in Covid-19, and dealing with atmospheric smoke .
(Airdate: July 19, 2024) This week Jim Burke and co-host Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton talk about some ongoing issues around the county and dovetail discussions with a limited playlist. Topics include: The Pool, LTAC (Lodging Tax Advisory Committee), Housing, and the Community Fire Protection Plan,
(Airdate: July 12, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Greg Brotherton welcome Gary Keister, Executive Director of Bayside Housing and Services. Bayside has contracted with the County and the American Legion to take over management of the emergency shelter there, As the responsibilities for Bayside increase so does the need for support from the community, Goto https://www.baysidehousing.org/ to find out more.
(Airdate: June 21, 2024) If you feel Deja Vu it’s understandable. This week on County Connections Co-hosts Commissioner Heidi Eisenhower and Jim Burke welcome two guests from EJFR (East Jefferson Fire Rescue:) Community Risk Manager, Robert Wittenberg and Chief Bret Black. They discuss new permanently adopted fire ban rules for the county which go into effect July 1 through September 30 at the moderate level every year. Also, what anyone can do to prevent wildfires, create defensible space around homes, and prevent injuries that are more likely around the July 4th holiday (think fireworks).
(Airdate: June 7, 2024) On This week’s County Connections co-host Commissioner Kate Dean and Superior Court Judge Brandon Mack join Jim Burke and discuss Judge Mack’s journey to the bench and the duties, responsibilities, challenges, and successes of his work in Jefferson County Superior Court.
(Airdate: May 31, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Apple Martine, Director of Jefferson County Public Health, and Dr, Allison Berry, Chief Health Officer for Jefferson and Clallam Counties. They discuss the upcoming distribution of opioid settlement money from pharmacies, distributors of opiates, and the drug companies. How can the county can best allocate funds to help the community address this crisis?
IAirdate: May 24, 2024) This week on County Connections, co-hosts Jim Burke and Kate Dean are joined by Monte Reinders, Jefferson County Public Works Director and County Engineer. They discuss roads, how they are built, maintained, funded, and prioritized.
