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(Airdate: March 14, 2025) This week on County Connections Jim Burke and co-host Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome the new Jefferson County Sheriff (since January of this year) Andy Pernsteiner. They talk about how his elevation to sheriff came about, some of the things the sheriffs department does and an especially interesting look at a virtual reality (VR) training tool the department uses to train deputies to defuse and help someone find services; or if the scenario escalates, when non-lethal and deadly force is warranted. The public can join in dialog with the Sheriffs Department by going to a Citizen’s Advisory Committee meeting (more info at https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1210/Citizens-Advisory-Committee).

Brewocracy Now ~ 3/13/25

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked about the Shoreline Master Plan meeting yesterday, we talked about the city budgeting process and how to get involved, and John extended an on-air invitation for the publisher of the Port Townsend Leader to join us live on a future Brewocracy Now show.

#714 The Cougar Conundrum, part 1

(Reprise Airdate: March 12, 2025) Please join host Debaran Kelso and puma specialist Dr. Mark Elbroch as we explore both mountain lion ecology, and how we might learn to share our world with this large successful predator. Part 1 of a two part program.

Booklovers’ Cafe – Joseph Bednarik, Invited to Speak

(Airdate: March 11, 2025) Cris Wilson welcomes Joseph Bednarik: speaker, author, editor and philosopher to discuss his new book Invited to Speak. Many of our listeners know Joseph from his long association with Copper Canyon Press and also from his many talks from the pulpit at Unitarian Fellowships around the Puget Sound. This book takes 7 of these talks that bring you into a world of memorable events, intriguing characters, quotes and poetry. This is a book to be savored and it’s funny, too!

Silk

(Airdate: March 11, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province, visiting the Yugu minority, 60 kilometers west of Zhangye. The Yugu fled here over 500 years ago, to escape the Islamic fanaticism of Tamerlane. Despite their warnings to the Chinese, Tamerlane was just considered another border bandit.

The Hobbit

(Airdate: March 10, 2025) KPTZ’s Genevieve Barlow spoke with some of the company of the Port Townsend Youth Theatre and OCEAN production of The Hobbit: Marc Weinblatt – Director/Project Coordinator, Luca Tapogna (16)  – Gandalf, Caleb Sigmond (12) – Bilbo, and Ruby Groussman (15) – Balin/Voice of Smaug. Fans of the book and movie can expect Bilbo the hobbit, Gandalf the wizard, dwarves, elves, goblins, a giant dragon and, of course, Gollum! This exciting youth project provides the opportunity to make theater not only fun and entertaining, but also a powerful multi-generational educational experience as participants range from grades 2 – 12. This ambitious production features costumes by Libby Wennstrom, giant puppets and shadow puppetry under the guidance of Puppet Masters, Celia Fulton-Walden and Thaddeus Jurczynski, and live music led by Kristin Smith. For more information about the production- click here.

Kai Tai Prairie

(Airdate: March 10, 2025 – Kai Tai Prairie) – A precious remnant of what was,

County Connections

(Airdate: March 7, 2025) This week on A SPECIAL KPTZ March Gladness Fundraiser edition of County Connections Jim Burke spoke with his co-host Commissioner Greg Brotherton who was beaming in remotely from the Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School. They talked about the many ways in which KPTZ is a vibrant conduit between the County and the community. They also spoke with Danny Milholland of the Production Alliance who are producing this 3-day event. Friday is 80 employers recruiting youth, Saturday there are 120 organizations from around the county looking for connection and support from the community, and there are IGNITE TALKS, 5-minute inspirational speeches on a range of thought provoking topics. For more information, go to www.theproductionalliance.org/events/connectivity.
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Brewocracy Now ~ 3/06/25

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked about the importance of building community and looking forward toward the future. In the second half of the broadcast we explored some details about the city’s budget in response to some of the things Taylor has been reading on social media about the budget not being balanced. Listen in to hear John’s explanation, it’s quite interesting.

State of the City

(Airdate March 5, 2025) KPTZ aired the 2025 Port Townsend State of the City meeting live from the Port Pavilion at Point Hudson with Port Townsend Mayor David Faber and City Manager John Mauro. ( We recognize there were sound quality issues due to the zoom feed, and we will be working to correct those next time we do a broadcast like this.)

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