Taylor Clark and John Mauro were joined by Tyler Johnson who is part of the city’s Engineering team to talk about some projects that are going on right now. We focused on the almost complete effort on 24th between San Juan and Discovery road. We talked about funding sources and upcoming plans for 2023 and 2024. More information can be found at Cityofpt.us… Departments… Public works… Capital Projects… Here’s a shortcut to maps.
(Airdate: October 31, 2023) Master djembe drum teacher and performer Bolokada Condé is visiting Port Townsend this week. He will be leading workshops in local schools as well as providing drumming classes. On Tuesday’s Rhythm Connection, Bolokada Condé joined Robert Ambrose to perform and to enlighten us about his music and history. That interview/performance can be heard below.
(Airdate: November 1, 2023) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso on a fall mushroom hunt with fellow fungiphiles Maxwell Fisher, Baylin Speidel, and Shawn Gisriel! This is part 1 of a two-part series.
(Airdate: October 31, 2023) The real possibility of an actual film studio here in Port Townsend is becoming more of a reality as the weeks pass. In September, we interviewed the team responsible for this project. This is a reprise of that interview. In early December we’ll report on the most recent developments, And today we’ve also added an interview with young local filmmaker/writer, Dylan Quarles, soon to be a beneficiary of the project’s outreach.
(Airdate: October 31, 2023) On this episode of Everybody Can we bring the second of a 3-part series focused on immigration to our listeners. The Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) are invested in the lives of those who are immigrating to our community. Facing multiple challenges, JCIRA comes alongside assisting their needs with the help of an outreach coordinator who helps them to navigate these challenges. Join us as Missy Nielsen visits with Natalia Duran, JCIRA Outreach Coordinator. Not only does Natalia help to build bridges across the communities they are settling into, but she also serves as an advocate providing vital assistance to immigrant families. Learn about how her passion was informed by volunteerism.
(Airdate: October 30, 2023) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Jim Burke head to boat haven to meet with Adventuress cook George Clark to get a crew’s eye view of what goes on in the galley to keep everyone aboard well fed. Adventuress is a 133′ gaff-rigged schooner built in 1913 that is operated by the non-profit organization Sound Experience, providing environmental education in the Salish Sea.
(Airdate: October 27, 2023) Jim Burke‘s co-host was County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour. Their guests are John Bellow of Spring Rain Farm, Nichole Witham of Chimacum Farm Stand, and Amanda Millholland of Jefferson County Farmer’s Markets. They talked about the “end of the growing season” which really never ends.
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.
