(Airdate: December 15, 2023) Taylor Clark spoke with Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton as Greg took stock of what has been happening at the county in 2023 as well as looking forward to 2024. We talked about a range of topics, including the pool dialogue, local delivery tax, and even AI. Housing too.
Taylor Clark and John Mauro took questions (emailed in by our listeners) about the Golf Park, Discovery Road, and dark skies.
(Note: There will be no Brewocracy Now show next Thursday. Tune back in the new year, on January 5.)
(Airdate: December 14, 2023) Fire Hydrants in My Future – Meeting Your Dog’s Needs
(Airdate: December 13, 2023) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we explore the fascinating world of screech owls! Renowned ecologist Dr. Carl Safina is our guest, speaking about his most recent book Alfie & Me – What Owls Know, What Humans Believe, which describes his family’s raising of an orphaned Eastern Screech Owl and how this changed their lives.
(Airdate: December 12, 2023) OWL360 is an organization that invests in the young adults of Jefferson County, through a range of services and activities. OWL360’s mission is to support young adults as they seek their path to a sense of place and purpose. From leadership development to housing and health care resources, OWL360 is a place that endeavors to support sustainable independence. Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can speaks with Executive Director Kelli Parcher and Emily Abell, Pfeiffer house resident manager, about the support, resources and opportunities for growth as they move into the world. This is part 2 of a 2-part show.
(Airdate: December 12, 2023) Maryanne interviews Steve Shively, an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, which is currently celebrating its 150th anniversary. Steve’s well-known in the community as former GM of Fort Worden and for his marketing company, working closely with civic and private groups largely in the tourism industry. First Presbyterian was founded by a group of seven determined Victorian women. This was long before women had the right to vote. In 1873 females couldn’t even be members of a church, much less have bank accounts or buy property. Yes, their spouses were the frontmen. But everyone knew what was happening behind the scenes. The church’s history mirrors the ups and downs of PT over the past 150 years. The elegant edifice uptown was built anticipating the boom that never happened towards the end of the 1800’s. This is Part #1 of a special 2-part Our Town, tracking the history of both church and town.
(Airdate: December 11, 2023) This week host Jim Burke speaks with East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black about personal and fire safety for the holiday season, upcoming changes and enhancements to EJFR, and a resumption of CPR classes starting in January 2024.
Today on KPTZ’s Health update by Dr. Allison Berry she congratulated both Jefferson and Clallam county residents for having the highest flu vaccine rate in Washington state! Flu cases are on the rise in other parts of the state and country but not locally.
There were two hospitalizations this past week at JHC for Covid but she stressed that primarily people hospitalized over the past month were not up to date on their vaccinations, had under lying medical conditions, and were in the 60-80 year old higher risk age range. Dr Berry encouraged older residents to get the RSV vaccine and that vaccine is covered by Medicare Part B, otherwise it could be quite pricey. The next health update to the BOCC will be Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
(Airdate: December 8, 2023) Taylor Clark and co-host Kate Dean talked with two passionate advocates of alternative transportation: Dave Thielk and Scott Walker (both are with the T-Lab at Local 2020) about what we can do, policy wise, to reduce our transport related greenhouse gas emissions.
Taylor Clark and co-host John Mauro had gratitude for our community organizations and talked about the importance of a collaborative approach in building and supporting our community. Plus Taylor read some cards (as DJs do) about upcoming events.
