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LWV-AAUW Forum – County Commissioner District 3 Candidates

In today’s charged political climate, it’s crucial to know where the candidates stand on the issues. On July 18, four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 answered questions during a 90-minute forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. Republican candidate Jon Cooke and Democrats Ryan McAllister, Craig Durgan and Greg Brotherton discussed local issues. The forum was held at the Port Ludlow Beach Club and was moderated by attorney Rock Shaneyfelt, and included questions from approximately 100 people in attendance.

Jon Cooke & Ryan McAllister, Craig Durgan, Greg Brotherton (July 18)

LWV-AAUW Forums – County Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney

Continuing the KPTZ series of candidate interviews intended to inform voters about candidates running in eight local races, KPTZ broadcast the July 9 candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Society of University Women, which was held at the Port Townsend Community Center. KPTZ’s Tossed Salad Chef Phil Andrus served as moderator:

Jefferson County Sheriff candidates – incumbent David Stanko and challenger Joe Nole – got into the details about law-enforcement issues.
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney candidates – incumbent Michael Haas and challenger James Kennedy – faced the crowd and the questions.

David Stanko & Joe Nole, Michael Haas & James Kennedy (July 9)

LWV – Candidate Forum – 24th Legislative District Candidates

KPTZ continues its series of candidate interviews intended to inform voters about candidates running in eight local races with the League of Women Voters candidate forum featuring 24th Legislative District candidates, recorded June 27 and moderated by attorney Rick Shaneyfelt:

Mike Chapman vs. Jodi Wilke and Steve Tharinger vs. Jim McIntyre

#116 Richard Davies, Public Defender

(First airdate: July 31, 2018) RICHARD DAVIES: FIGHTING FOR THE UNDERDOG. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Richard Davies, head public defender for Jefferson County. Charged with murder? Caught robbing a bank? If you can’t afford to pay for a lawyer, the judge is likely to appoint Richard and his team at Jefferson Associates Council to defend you in a criminal case. After more than two decades fighting for the underdog, Richard’s still an idealist at heart. He’s a passionate believer in the American justice system.

Compass for the Week of 7/30/2018

This week on the Compass, our own Chris Bricker travels with performers and musicians of the New Old Time Chatauqua as they join with Washington State Parks and Pacific Northwest native tribes to preserve the local Indian stories and heritage.

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In Conversation – Dan Zobrist

(first aired July 24, 2018). Sheila Bender interviews Port Townsend resident Dan Zobrist about his book, Flaky’s Big Dream, written for young readers and inspired by science education programs he created for children while a Park Ranger in Alaska.

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Marine Science Center Summer Camps

(first aired July 25, 2018). Nan Evans interviews Americorps volunteer Emilee Carpenter and Port Townsend Marine Science Center camper Anabel Moore to learn about the educational opportunities at this summer’s camps. Closing music is “Life is Grand,” performed by Camper van Beethoven.

2018 Election Coverage, Part 3

Continuing the KPTZ series of candidate interviews intended to inform voters about candidates running in eight local races, this Monday, July 30 at 7pm, KPTZ will broadcast the July 9 candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Society of University Women, which was held Monday July 9 at the Port Townsend Community Center. KPTZ’s Tossed Salad Chef Phil Andrus served as moderator:

Jefferson County Sheriff candidates – incumbent David Stanko and challenger Joe Nole – got into the details about law-enforcement issues.
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney candidates – incumbent Michael Haas and challenger James Kennedy – faced the crowd and the questions.

For this coming Thursday, August 2 at 12:10pm, KPTZ News Correspondent Charlie Bermant talks about the future of public utilities in Jefferson County with both candidates in the Public Utility District race, even though it won’t be decided until the November 6 general election. Both PUD candidates – District 3 residents Dan Toepper and Tom Brotherton – are interested in the position. With the retirement of PUD Commissioner Wayne King, the board has completely turned over in the last six years.

Tossed Salad for 7/27/2018

Tossed Salad gets started at noon this week with a live broadcast from the Fort Worden Jazz Festival. Thereafter, Phil Andrus brings us:
1:15 – Judith-Kate Friedman, “Songs from the Sound”
2:00 – Judith Landau, author of “A Different Ending” with David Erickson
2:45 – Jeff Selby, Peninsula Trails Coalition
3:00 – Amanda Milholland of the PT Farmers Market about the Annual Berry Event
3:15 – Judith-Kate Friedman, “Songs from the Sound”
4:00 – Cast members of KCPT’s Hamlet
4:30 – Don White, reading “Secrets” by Bernard McLaverty

Jefferson County Hospice Foundation

(Reprise first airdate: July 24, 2018) As KPTZ absorbs the recent death of host Wendell Ankeny of the Old Time Radio Show, we are reminded of the incredible support that our community receives from Hospice Care. This timeless show hosted by Everybody Can host Sheila Ramsey, talks with Kris Lawson of the Jefferson Healthcare Hospice program and Tom Duke, president of the Hospice Foundation Board about the everyday work of a hospice volunteer.

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