(Airdate: January 20, 2021) Guest host Kate Dwyer talks with Tim Carpenter of the Seattle Aquarium about the great Pacific Octopus.
Nature Now #498
Kate Dwyer and Tim Carpenter
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Nature Now #498
County Public Health Report ~ 1/19
The following is a summary of the presentation made by Dr. Locke, our local Health Officer, during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting:
Note: As of this day, Jefferson County now has 269 cases, with 125 cases per 100,000 population, a 3.18% case positivity. Neighboring Clallam County has 154 cases per 100,000 population with 8.5% new case positivity. Both counties remain among the lowest in both metrics in Washington. Mason County has recorded 360 cases per 100,000 population and 19.8% positivity for new cases, with Kitsap County at 233.cases per 100,000 and 12.5% positivity. The metrics for Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam Counties are tied together in determining progression to the next phase of loosening restriction for re-opening under the RoadMap to Recovery statewide plan.
Today, January 19, Public Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke shared about the recent Jefferson County increase in COVID-19 cases. He answered questions from KPTZ listeners about:
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Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Tom Locke by emailing contactus@kptz.org. Note: The weekly deadline for these to be submitted is on Fridays at noon, to be answered at the following Monday’s BOCC meeting.
George Marie
(Airdate: November 6, 2020) George Marie is in an ongoing conversation about the Grotesque Mother.
Bruce Cowan
(Airdate: Nov. 6, 2020) Bruce Cowan provides a post-election recap.
Timothy Harris
(Airdate: October 30, 2020) Timothy Harris, the founder of Real Change News talks about a life in street papers.
Matthew Randazzo
(Airdate: October 30, 2020) The true crime author speaks about pro wrestling and the “Forks vigilantes”.
Jefferson County Arts & Heritage – Share Learn and Be Inspired!
(Airdate: January 19, 2020) Today’s guests, Jefferson County Historical Society Executive Director, Shelly Leavens and Tara McCauley, Director of Education and Public Programs, describe how this iconic nonprofit engages the region with unique and diverse stories of Jefferson County. Through collections, research, exhibits and programs, they bring our community together to share, learn and be inspired by the arts and our local heritage. From their First Friday Speaker Series to their recent “Dear 2020” letter campaign, we learn how JCHS endeavors to engage our community and foster programs that bring life to history and culture into our lives.
Bill Harley
(First airdate: January 19, 2021) Bill Harley, Storyteller, author and performer for all ages joins Cris to talk about his storytelling career, friendship with Pete Seeger. He also tells us a story for all ages about Finding Happiness. Personally Bill has brought Cris’s family much joy and laughter over the years. His books and CDs can be found at billharley.com.
Our Working Waterfront ~ 1/18
This month on Our Working Waterfront, Port Commissioner Pam Petranek, and Port Director Eron Berg join us from the deck of the schooner Cape Cleare. We talk about the ongoing attention to our Port’s infrastucture, long-term plans in Quilcene, storm damage and repairs, and citizen participation in Port planning and activities. Pam tops it all off with good news about Carol Hasse’s Sail Loft and its employees, as Carole plans her 2021 retirement!
Critical Conversations #3
(Airdate: January 18, 2021) KPTZ’s new show Critical Conversations is a half-hour deep dive into timely topics, with a special focus on how recently evolving situations apply to each and every one of us. Co-hosts Robert Ambrose and author Dahr Jamail share their analysis of the American Coup, climate crisis, and global pandemic. This episode of Critical Conversations will repeat on Monday Jan 25, at 5:30pm.
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