Local News for 3/07/23
County Public Health Report ~ 3/06/23
The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. Also Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management, gave a report. The summary below was provided by Jim Burke, producer of KPTZ’s Tuesday’s Local News.
Dr. Berry said that COVID-19 nationally and statewide is downtrending, and yet there are still over 500 deaths per day across the US due to COVID-19. 25,000 people have died in 2023 so far in the US and in 2022, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death nationally, and the 6th leading cause of death in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Public Health reports that 44 new cases were added in the past week, so there have been 7,099 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. No one is currently hospitalized, Unfortunately, we are reporting one death this week. The individual was in their 60s with multiple chronic conditions and not up to date on COVID-19 immunizations, bringing the total number of those who have died to 35 due to COVID in Jefferson County.
Toy Story: Or, Don’t Squat with Your Spurs On
(March 6, 2023 – Toy Story: Or, Don’t Squat with Your Spurs On) My life as a spoiled child who got everything he ever wanted without stabbing my brother.
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.
Community Tides ~ 3/03/23
The time around pregnancy and birth can be a mysterious and joyful time in a person’s life. Whether you are freshly pregnant, approaching the birth of your baby, or planning your future pregnancy – it’s always the right time to find the right care provider who can facilitate the process into parenthood in a respectful and supportive way. This week, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, speak with Maya Horrocks, Licensed Midwife of Peninsula Midwives, about the skills, experience, knowledge and heart involved in Midwifery.
County Public Health Report Monday
This coming Monday at 9:45am, KPTZ will broadcast a Public Health Update, live from the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting. Dr. Allison Berry, Public Health Officer for Jefferson County, will give a COVID-19 update, Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management, will also speak. Submit your Public Health questions by emailing [email protected]. Note: The deadline for submitting these questions is on Fridays at noon, to be answered at the following Monday’s BOCC meeting.
KPTZ DJs at the Port Townsend Record Show
On Saturday March 4, KPTZ is pleased to co-present the annual Port Townsend Record Show. Connect with your music loving community! Featuring over 30 vendors, thousands of records, music collectibles, live DJs and more, KPTZ DJ hosts Jerry Osborne, Ron McElroy, Buzzy Donahue, and Bill Mercier will be on hand during the day with T-Shirts and Hoodies at a special discounted merch price. The show is at the American Legion Hall from 10am to 5pm. There is an 8am early bird entry with a fee. All ages are welcome. More information can be found here.
Local News for 3/03/23
Brewocracy Now ~ 3/02/23
On Brewocracy Now, Taylor Clark hosted Melody Sky Weaver, Director of the PT Library, and Steve King, Director of Public Works for the city. The discussion began with the community read (Braiding Sweetgrass). Melody will be joining next week along with Monique Gray Smith, who did the young adult adaptation that we are all reading. Steve and Taylor both pledged to read it. Also discussed were infrastructure projects, including the library ADA bathroom, work on city hall, the Point Hudson jetty, the concrete asbestos pipe on Water Street, the Gravity Water System that feeds both PT and the Mill, a possible mitigation for king tide flooding in the Boat Haven.
Local News for 3/02/23
