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#242 Sheriff Joe Nole: JC’s Top Cop

(Airdate: May 14, 2024) Maryanne interviews Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole, the top law enforcement officer in Jefferson County. As a young man, his dream was to become a wildlife biologist. He was working for the Forest Service near Quilcene when he realized that a big part of that job was law enforcement — such as enforcing regulations that kept motorcycles out of the National Parks. Next stop was the Police Academy and he soon began a career with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. He rose through the ranks and decided to run for Sheriff in 2018. Sheriff Nole is a big fan of newer programs that offer counseling and treatment in lieu of jail time. He would like to see more mental health professionals partnering with the police force.

“The Tempest”

(Airdate: May 13, 2024) On this week’s Attention Please! KPTZ’s Genevieve Barlow interviews the cast and musicians who are putting on the production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at Port Townsend High School. The show started May 10 and continues next weekend through May 18. More information can be found here.

County Connections

(Airdate: May 10, 2024) This week on County Connections Commissioner Kate Dean and co-host Jim Burke welcome Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney and Coroner James Kennedy about his work in the courts.

Brewocracy Now ~ 5/09/24

Taylor Clark and co-host John Mauro where joined by KPTZ Board President Jon Pinnow and KPTZ Treasurer Christine Walsh Rogers for some breaking news as they announced that Taylor no longer an interim GM. He is now KPTZ’s General Manager. Kind things where said by all.

#670 – Snails of the Pacific Northwest, part 2

(Airdate: May 8, 2024) Nan Evans welcomes back Ric Brewer for part two of their “Snail Tales” conversation with a discussion of the native snails and slugs of the Pacific Northwest. Our moist temperate climate is just right for these gastropods (that means “Stomach-Footed). And, for a final conversational treat, consider eating snails (i.e., escargots) on your pizza or pasta.

Community Tides ~ 5/07/24

On alternate weeks with Our Working Waterfront, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new paradigms, new developments, and the panorama of good work our vibrant community continues to do day in and day out. Siobhan and Chris decided to feature Jefferson County’s Second Annual Connectivity Fair held in April at the Chimacum Schools campus. After a gracious welcome by Chimacum Tribal Council Chair, Rosalie Walz, the Fair’s prime movers, Judy Alexander and Rose Madrone, best described the event this way: “Part of what makes Jefferson County unique and special are the nonprofit organizations and service groups that anchor this special community and make it strong and connected. The Fair was created to showcase a large sampling of them, and each of these organizations offer ways for the general public to pitch in to help make our County informed, sustainable, resilient, and life-giving.” Siobhan gave an excellent presentation on Community Philanthropy, and I later popped in on the presentation given by Port Townsend High School’s Students For Sustainability.

For this episode, we join Laura Tucker, advisor and mentor for the club, to give us a brief history of SFS. Then students Tallulah Sebastian and Sawyer Duval give their wonderful presentation. Meanwhile,fellow club members Tadu Dollarhide and Ella Schwartz ran the information table in the big hall.

Silk 17

(Airdate: May 7, 2024) We’re making our way from the tombs of Emperor Wu and his general, who together launched a campaign to gain control of the Silk Road. We caught another bus and stopped a the burial place of, Yang Guifei, who was the beloved concubine of Emperor Xuanzong in his later years. “Guifei” was the highest rank of imperial consorts during her time.

Scott Wilson

(Airdate: May 6, 2024) On this week’s Attention Please!, host Jim Burke talks with author Scott Wilson who wrote Working Port: 100 years of the Port of Port Townsend 1924-2024. They discuss the history of the Port and especially the changes around the mill, the boat haven, Point Hudson, the Jefferson County International Airport, the marine trades, and the people who shaped the Port and those who continue to do so.

County Public Health Report ~ 5/06/24

The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefing at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. The summary below was provided by Jim Burke, producer of KPTZ’s Tuesday’s Local News.

Dr. Berry and the commissioners talked about getting less information on COVID-19 from CDC, long COVID, Avian Flu, as well as thanks for KPTZ’s contribution to getting the word out on COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Please note that the monthly health report here is taking a hiatus until September.

Reindeer Herders

(Airdate: May 6, 2024 – Reindeer Herders) The reindeer and their herders spent Winter in Port Townsend.

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