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Special Housing Forum, part 1

(Airdate: May 1, 2023) Chris Bricker brings a Special Housing Forum, part 1 that occurred on April 16 at the Connectivity Fair.

Recovery Cafe

(Airdate: April 24, 2023) April is Earth Month, so this week on Attention Please! host Steve Evans meets down at the Recycling Center with Environmental Specialist Laura Tucker to talk the nuances of solid waste and how our practices in relation to it affect the health of the planet. (Reprise of show originally aired on April 25, 2022.)

Okanogon Highlands Alliance

(Airdate: April 17, 2023) In this edition of Attention Please! Phil Andrus interviews Sarah Kliegman, co-Executive Director of the Okanogan Highlands Alliance. We learn of the thirty years of thoughtful contributions made by the Alliance to the health of their special place in northeastern Washington.

Attention Please!

(Airdate: April 10, 2023) Jim Burke speaks with Judy Alexander, Rose Madrone, and Ben Bauermeister about The Connectivity Fair which is happening on Sunday, April 16 at Blue Heron School. The event is bringing together 70 non-profits to re-energize engagement with the community after 3 years of COVID-19 isolation.

REDD/KCPT & PTHS Media Lab

(Airdate: April 3, 2023) This week on Attention Please!, Jim Burke interviews Gabs Nathanson and Tomoki Sage, two cast members of the new play, REDD by Kat Agudo, which opens in previews on Wednesday, April 5 at Key City Public Theatre. We then spoke with Yari Cervas, the play’s Director. We also have a special interview from the Port Townsend High School Media Lab. Devon Hellman spoke with City Manager John Mauro about the need for public spaces for youth in our community.

Pool and Bench Build

(Airdate: March 27, 2023) This week, host Jim Burke interviews Carrie Hite about the effort, finally, this year to replace the Mountain View Pool and community engagement. Jim also interviews Lisa Widner who is organizing the Community Bench Build Challenge with the goal of bringing highly decorated benches to Point Hudson.

Discovery Bird Rescue

(Airdate: March 20, 2023) In a reprise of a show from last year, host Steve Evans is given a tour of Discovery Bird Rescue by Cindy Daily, the amazing woman who has spent up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week for 14 years (without pay) to build a showcase hospital, rehabilitation center, haven, and conservation educational center for the wild birds of the Olympic Peninsula and beyond.

Housing Solutions/Powering Our Future

(Airdate: March 13, 2023) This week Jim Burke talks with Liz Revord of the Housing Solutions Network to discuss the future of housing in Jefferson County. Then Him talks with Gary Nelson who, along with with Doug Rodgers, is leading a webinar from Jefferson County Library called “Powering Our Future- Energy Independence for The North Olympic Peninsula” which starts March 15, 2023 on This week Jim Burke talks with Liz Revord of the Housing Solutions Network to discuss the future of housing in Jefferson County, and with Gary Nelson who, along with with Doug Rogers, is leading a webinar from Jefferson County Library called “Powering Our Future- Energy Independence for The North Olympic Peninsula” which starts March 15, 2023.

Recovery Cafe

(Airdate: March 6, 2023) This week on Attention Please! host Steve Evans pays a visit to Port Townsend’s Recovery Café, a place which proves not only that there is such a thing as a delicious free lunch, but that you can have it served to you in a clean and safe place surrounded by friendly folks who are dedicated to helping you overcome whatever particular challenges your life is presenting at the moment.

PR Library and PUD

(Airdate: February 27, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Melody Sky-Weaver, Director of the Port Townsend Public Library about the book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, this year’s selection for the library’s March Community Read. Jim then speaks with Will O’Donnell, Broadband and Communications Director for Jefferson County PUD about the broadband fiber rollout.