Podcasts

Silk 3

(Airdate: January 30, 2024) Actually we’re not quite on the road yet. First of all, we need to pack….

Silk 2

(Airdate: January 23, 2024) The Silk Road was a curious road. It was a most curious road indeed. First of all, it wasn’t at all what what we’d normally think of as a road…

#657 The Sense of Wonder

(Airdate: February 7, 2024) Mary Robson and Gary Bullock share experiences while observing nature, basing their thoughts on Rachel Carson’s essay A Sense of Wonder.

#237 Mayor David Faber’s Ambitious Goals

(Airdate: February 6, 2024) Maryanne interviews David Faber, Port Townsend’s Mayor. David has just been re-elected to his second term as Mayor. He grew up in PT and earned a law degree. Back in 2014 he and a close friend opened a law office here. A year later he successfully ran for City Council. David is passionate about bringing certain changes to the town. The top three action items on his list sound insurmountable. Solving the affordable housing crisis tops the list. He vows to improve transportation — with an emphasis on fixing our failing roads. Then there’s restoring public confidence in the city government. As he notes, it will take decades of work to successfully correct decades of neglect. Government sometimes moves at a rather glacial pace!

Coffee Companions, Connections and Cool Spaces

(Airdate: February 6, 2024) Got a knack for Business? Help Jefferson County thrive! The Team Jefferson Economic Development Council takes a different approach toward economic development serving our community here on the Salish Sea. Good growth happens with good planning and community involvement. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she discusses with Executive Director Cindy Brooks and board member Ben Bauermeister and their efforts to encourage and attract the kinds of businesses and services that we need to thrive as a county.

County Public Health Report ~ 2/05/24

The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. Also Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management, gave a report about safe travel options on winter roads this season.

County Connections

(Airdate: February 2, 2024) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Kate Dean welcome Sarah Melancon, Director of Human Resources for Jefferson County. They discussed what she does and how important every employee of the County is to providing services to the public. They also talked about the ways in which Jefferson County recruits, hires, and supports them in their important work.

Brewocracy Now ~ 2/01/24

Taylor Clark and John Mauro talked about the Nest, the Creative District, utilities rates, and grants available for artists. John fielded a listener question about whether a building moritorium or newcomers fees might help fund infrustructure maintenance.