Taylor Clark and John Mauro discussed some upcoming projects in Port Townsend, some information about the budget process, some possible availability of state grants for parks, and an upcoming outside meeting with City Council to look at the pool. And maybe some other stuff too.
(Airdate: October 26, 2023) History is steeped in ideas sparked over cups of coffee. This humble cup of coffee is one of the origin stories of the Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA). JCIRA serves our newer residents, immigrants, who are seeking to rebuild their lives, often fractured by poverty, conflict and political instability. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can for the first part of a special 3-part series on this important topic. Board member Jean Walat helps to explain the often-misunderstood aspects and underpinnings of immigration as well as the services provided through JCIRA that serve to ease their settling in.
(Airdate: October 25, 2023) Nature Now host Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Steve Hampton about the plight of the Caspian Tern colony on Rat Island near Flagler campground on Marrowstone Island. Hampton discusses the events of 2022 and 2023 that led to an 80% loss of the breeding colony due to human disturbance and an avian flu outbreak. If we understand the historical perspective of the Caspian Tern dilemma, perhaps humans and the agencies responsible for the management of Rat Island can make 2024 less painful.
In September Jackie spoke with Dr. Katie Hanan, Wildlife Veterinarian and Dr. Scott Pearson, Senior Research Scientist – both with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife about the avian flu outbreak on Rat Island. The program allowed listeners to understand the basics of the Avian Influenza virus, its pathogenicity, transmission, and relationship to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic.
(Airdate: October 23, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Ward Serrill, aka KPTZ’s DJ Was, who is the director of the documentary “DANCING WITH THE DEAD: Red Pine and The Art Of Translation”, about Bill Porter, a Port Townsend man whose pen name is Red Pine. He has translated many ancient Chinese poets and written about his trips to visit with hermits in the hills of China. The film opens the weekend of October 27 at the Rose Theatre.
International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October. KPTZ’s Emergency Team is prepared in case of any major emergency. On Thursday, October 19 our Team observed the annual Great ShakeOut Drill, set for 10:19am. Lynn Sorensen and DJ GoodWoman have a lot to say about disasters and preparedness.
(Airdate October 19, 2023). Taylor Clark spoke with Tia Carroll before her October 20 show at the Palindrome. Carroll is one of the most sought after Blues and Soul female vocalists, and is known for her powerful vocal prowess, powerful songwriting, and heartfelt delivery.
(October 19, 2023) Guilt in the Kitchen of My Mind.
Taylor Clark and John Mauro talked with Port Townsend Mayor David Faber about a number of things, many of which came up in a long council meeting last Monday. Topics included Cherry Street and the golf course, Plus David is a dad!
(Reprise airdate: October 18, 2023) Ecologist, writer, and philosopher Dr. Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel, is interviewed by Nan Evans and they discuss various aspects of animal behavior.
(Airdate: October 17, 2023) The Peninsula Trails Coalitions is one of three organizations working with the Puget Sound to Pacific Collaborative. This collaborative is working together to plan and build a 200-mile multi-use trail from the ferry docks of Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and Port Townsend to the Pacific Coast at La Push. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she explores the opportunities to connect with folks on our Peninsula trailways with Peninsula Trails Coalition Vice President and Olympic Discovery Trails board member Merrily Mount, one of the stakeholders working towards this exciting goal.
