(Airdate June 15, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark welcomed Pilar Dolan from the Brinnon Fire Association (the nonprofit that hosts the Brinnon Shrimp Fest) and Amirrah Woods, a cadet in the Brinnon Fire Department Cadet Program. We learned more about the cadet program. Be sure to stop by Brinnon’s Shrimp Fest and support the Brinnon Fire Cadet Program. More info at http://brinnonfire.com/ and https://www.brinnonshrimpfest.com/.
(Airdate: June 12, 2026) GAS! This week on County Connections, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Jim Burke talk about an urgent issue that was discussed in a tabletop exercise this week where members on EJFR, Sheriffs Dept. PT police, County DEM, PUD, and others including Heidi worked on the problem of rising fuel costs and dwindling supplies that are having a negative effect on all these departments and should be of concern to all county residents. As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed – and even if it reopens to shipping tomorrow – the ripple effect of a 20% reduction in crude oil and reductions of other resources could be felt everywhere for months to come. Also, All-County Preparedness Day in Jefferson County takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This free, family-friendly event is held at Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum, WA from 10am to 4pm.
(Airdate: June 11, 2026) Please join Nature Now this week for an encore presentation of one of our favorite shows from years ago, recorded back in July 2021. Host Debaran Kelso speaks with Dr. Geoff Hammerson about the woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula, along with reviewing several other current natural history events. This is part 1 of a two-part program.
(Airdate: June 10, 2026) This is part 3.
On alternate weeks each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins his co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. We’ll stop by Port Headquarters for an update on activity around the Port, And then head for the Boatyard to visit with Amy Shaub, the owner and operator of the fishing vessel Norsel, which is a wooden purse seiner built in 1950. She lives aboard, and she’s here to tell us the boat’s story, and talk about her own history and passion for fishing on the open water.
(Airdate: June 9, 2026) Maryanne interviews Eron Berg, the Executive Director of the Port of Port Townsend. Maritime trades account for roughly 30% of all employment in PT and Berg manages it all, including things that most of us might not think of as part of the Port. For example, the airport is within his jurisdiction. His law degree is an asset when it comes to managing our complex, sprawling Port.
(Airdate: June 5, 2026) This week, Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke welcome Roland Faragher-Horwell, the Board President of the Jefferson County Food Bank Association. (https://www.jcfba.org/). Roland fills us in on the history of the Food Bank here in Jefferson County, the changes that have happened in the last year that point to the food bank growing and thriving with great volunteer support and the ongoing support of donors. They discuss the challenges in terms of greater need and rising fuel costs. To learn more about the Food Bank Association and their essential work go to jcfba.org and look at the annual report, donate, volunteer or utilize the food bank if there is greater need for FOOD in your household.
