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PORT HADLOCK MAN AIRLIFTED TO HARBORVIEW
Written by: ED EVANS
03/17/2024
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The man who was airlifted to Harborview hospital Wednesday after  reportedly blacking out and driving his pickup truck over a cliff just south of Port Townsend has been identified as 57-year-old Michael Larson of Port Hadlock, according to the Peninsula Daily News. East Jefferson Fire and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office personnel determined his truck went airborne approximately 150 feet before landing and rolling several times ejecting Larson. A dog that was in the vehicle was taken to the Jefferson County Humane Society. Sheriff’s deputies who interviewed Larson say he was driving on South Discovery Road before he blacked out.  Fire personnel provided medical care before loading him into an ambulance and transported to Jefferson International Airport. There, he was airlifted to Harborview by Airlift Northwest.  According to Harborview spokeswoman Barbara Clements Thursday morning, Michael Larson was not listed as a patient at the hospital. 
THE BC CANADA WEEKLY UPDATE
Written by: CELESTE STEINDL, KSQM NEWS, BC
03/17/2024
A small logo depicting the news story THE BC CANADA WEEKLY UPDATE
From the KSQM News Desk in Victoria – 
This is the BC Canada WEEKLY UPDATE:

 

More than $267,000 in cash and a massive collection of designer clothes, shoes and accessories were seized during an investigation into an alleged “criminal organization” of Vancouver sex workers who extorted their clients.

Details of the alleged extortion scheme are detailed in a 61-page lawsuit from B.C.’s Director of Civil Forfeiture – 47 pages of which are used to list every item seized by police, including rhinestone track pants from Gucci, a gold monogrammed bikini from Louis Vuitton, and a yellow saddle bag from Christian Dior.

All told, officers hauled away almost 1000 plus items according to the B.C. Supreme Court claim.

The lawsuit lists "the owners and all others interested in" the cash and property as defendants, but only names one Elnaz Haji Mohammad.

Mohammad is described as the suspected "boss or leader" and "sole directing mind" of the operation, which allegedly involved advertising escort services, arranging meetings with clients, and either robbing them or coercing them into handing over their money.

In some cases, the women allegedly threatened to expose victims to their relatives and colleagues.

The Vancouver Police Department launched an investigation and eventually executed three search warrants on Aug. 25, 2023, leading to the seizure of the massive haul of designer goods.

IN OTHER NEWS

Researchers are sounding the alarm after a recent study revealed a large decline in the humpback whale population.

A total of 56 international authors and more than 4,000 citizen scientists came together for the research paper on North Pacific humpback whales and discovered a 20 per cent decline in the population. 

"I was taken a little off guard by the extent of the decline that coincided with the marine heat wave,” says Tasli Shaw, lead investigator at Humpback Whales of the Salish Sea.

Researchers focused on humpback whales from 2002 through to 2021 and found that the decline was due to a marine heat wave from 2014 to 2016, also referred to as 'The Blob.'

The study focused on the humpback whales in the marine waters of Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, Mexico, Central America, Hawaii, Russia and Japan. 

The study is the largest individual photo-identification dataset ever created with information coming from 46 organizations, including seven B.C.-based ones.

In 2012, there were about 33,500 humpbacks in the North Pacific. Average population growth was 5.9 between 2002 and 2013.

From 2012 to 2021, there was an estimated population decline of nearly 7,000 whales in the North Pacific. 

Warmer waters impact the way that the food web works, starting with plankton and then all the way up the food chain to the prey that the humpbacks are looking for.

The study found prey availability was reduced, which led to the humpback whales becoming emaciated. 

Marine heat waves were identified as a major threat to the continued success of the species.

OUT AND ABOUT IN BC

Vancouver Island is home to its share of apex predators, but the latest addition to the Victoria Butterfly Gardens is far from home.

“Javier” is about the size of a large cob of corn, and he’s growing.

From nose to tail the males are about five feet long, while females tend to be a little bit smaller.

The creature in question is a juvenile Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman, and is part of a controlled alien species in BC.

Butterfly Gardens secured a permit to care for the animal after it was seized by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

It’s unclear at this point how temporary the arrangement is, but the visitor is attracting attention. People with season passes have watched the enclosure being built, and with the star attraction now in place they are heading its way.

Caimans tend to keep to themselves and are not known to be aggressive, but it’s wise not to get too close.

 

 

Celeste Steindl     KSQM News          Until We Meet Again

 

 

 

 

Rocky Rules!
Written by: Chris
03/16/2024
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Hello Ciscoe,  I recently learned that the azaleas and Pieris japonica in my garden beds are infected with lace bugs.  The azaleas have been in my yard for at least 20 years. They have bloomed every year except I noticed last spring that one did not have many flowers. Another was covered with flowers. The Pieris japonicas have been in the ground for about 15 years and have bloomed every year. I use Gardener and Bloom as mulch in these beds, and I use Orbit Port-A-Rain sprinklers in the beds. I don't remember any of these plants looking this way in the spring of 2023.

 

I have sentimental attachments to these plants and would like to keep them but a landscaper I talked to recently said it would be best to pull them out.

 

The azaleas have buds and the Pieris japonicas have flowers now.  Do I bother to save my shrubs or should I plan to shop for replacement plants?

 

I had planned on transplanting other shrubs that are in these beds to spread them out. In the summer of 2022, I removed the grass that abutted the beds and thought that I would spread the plants out to fill in where there used to be grass. Is it too late in the year to transplant? The other shrubs include crimson barberry (2 plants), 1 blue-star juniper, 1 evergreen huckleberry, 1 dwarf hydrangea, and 3 Little Princess spireas. Thank you for any suggestions you can provide. Chris     PS: The last photo is of my dog. His face is more pleasant to look at than the diseased plants.

In a Quandary in Brookings
Written by: Elizabeth
03/16/2024
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Hi Ciscoe. I’m in a quandary about what was my lawn! We’ve had so much wind and rain this winter, that it turned into a bit of a lake in parts, and has been covered weekly with Doug Fir and Larch needles. I’ve planted this area twice before, and can only imagine that I’ll have to dig up what I can and put in gravel and drainage, then new fill dirt and new lawn seed. It sounds expensive and I’m not sure our wet winters are going to change anytime soon. We’ve had almost 76” of rain since January! And you thought it rained a lot in the Seattle area! My prize Pink Dogwood in the middle of the lawn has plenty of roots to make putting in drainage difficult. What would you do? Short flower lawn? It’s part sun/part shade.

I hope you had a wonderful trip, and thanks in advance! Loyal listener- Elisabeth (Lisa) in Brookings

Stumped by a Tree
Written by: Andrew
03/16/2024
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We are stumped!  We have a load of shredded tree that I would love to use in my chicken run. However, using cedar bits is toxic to chicken respiratory systems due to some of the oils in the plant.

We cannot positively identify the tree in these pictures...we have tried all sorts of methods and sources. Your name came up a few times. Can you please help us positively identify this??  Thank you so much, Best regards,

Andrew

Wondering about Walnuts
Written by: Nora from Renton
03/16/2024
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Good morning Ciscoe !  Thanks so much for your advice about the fern fronds. I can’t wait to see how many baby ferns pop up from the spores this spring! I have a large shaded area in the back where  I can transplant them. This week I’m wondering about my old black walnut, pear and hazelnut trees. 

We moved here a few years ago and the trees were totally engulfed with English ivy and holly.  After removing it we’ve cut away a lot of dead branches from the Hazelnuts and drastically pruned the pear (it also had rust).  The trunk of the Black walnut seems damaged, I’m afraid we were too exuberant about ripping away the ivy.  My partner thinks maybe it’s time for the Hazelnuts to go.  Would you recommend removing any of the trees, and if so any suggestions for replacing?  I do talk to them a lot and give the black walnut lots of hugs.   Thank you I really appreciate your show every week !  Nora in Renton

SUNNY FARMS PLANT OF THE WEEK
Written by: LIZ from SUNNY FARMS FARM STORE
03/16/2024
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Sunny Farms Plant of the Week:

                  ASPARAGUS

WORD OF THE WEEK - March 11 - 17 2024
Written by: TIMOTHY O'CONNELL
03/11/2024
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The Klallam word of the week is  "STINGING NETTLE". 


In Partnership with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, KSQM brings you the Klallam Word of the Week.


“Word of the Week” is a short educational feature spotlighting a Klallam language word by pronunciation, definition and use.  Vocal talents provided by Mary Norton, Charlene Dick and Loni Greninger and Timothy O'Connell. 


Music performed by Jonah LittleSunday.



“Word of the Week” is heard on KSQM every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 12:30 and 5PM, and is made possible through the support of The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.


“Word of the Week” is also heard on KPTZ 91.9 FM every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15PM. 


Visit their website: www.kptz.org.

GARDENING WITH CISCOE
Written by: KSQM NEWSCENTER
12/16/2023
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“Gardening with Ciscoe” is heard on KSQM every Saturday morning at 9AM.

You can submit your questions  to Ciscoe in advance by e-mail:  office@ksqmfm.com or by calling 360-681-0000.

And remember:  “Gardening with Ciscoe” is heard on KSQM through the support of SUNNY FARMS FARM STORE & NURSEY…the Biggest Little Nursery in Town!

A THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
Written by: President George Washington
11/23/2023
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George Washington speaks!

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the en-crease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.

Geo: Washington


HOLY COW! CALL 360-681-0000 RIGHT NOW!
Written by: KSQM MEDIA RELATIONS
11/13/2023
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BECOME A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY PHENOMENON!

Since you're already here...just look for the "donate heart" button.  Over there!

Easy!!  Or call 360-681-0000. 


HAVE YOU, AS YET, FOUND YOUR TICKETY-BOO?
Written by: KSQM PUBLIC RELATIONS
11/13/2023
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PLEASE CALL 360-681-0000 if your Tickety-Boo remains elusive.


Here's a hint: 


"Music NOT Mayhem"






Now:


Danny Kaye was recently re-united with his Tickety-Boo.

But Elmer Fudd continues in his search.


Well.


What do you expect from a diaper-clad man sporting wings, bows, arrows, safety pins and a black fedora? 

Please see the video below for absolute proof!

GARDENING WITH CISCOE-SPONSORED BY SUNNY FARMS FARM STORE
Written by: KSQM MEDIA RELATIONS
05/20/2023
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Offering a variety of plants, trees, annuals, perennials and indoor plants, SUNNY FARMS FARM STORE also features  tools, organic fertilizer, pest control,  potting soil and a selection of organic livestock feed and pet food.

 

Located next to The COUNTRY STORE on the north side of Highway 101, just west of Sequim, SUNNY FARMS FARM STORE and NURSERY is open seven days a week, from 8AM to 8PM.

 

The website is SUNNY FARMS (dot) com.

 

SUNNY FARMS FARM STORE:  “The Biggest Little Nursery in Town.”

Sunny Farms Farm Store and Nursery offers a wide selection of animal feeds and nursery supplies. Visit the store and take a look at all Sunny Farms has to offer.


The knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer your questions and assist you, offering feed and supplies for:

Horses, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Mini Pigs, Llama/Alpaca and Wild Birds

Sunny Farms Farm Store and Nursery believes in offering the freshest feed with the best ingredients possible for the health of your animal. There is a large selection of organic feeds for your livestock as well as a great grain free pet food selection.

Examples of Some of the feed suppliers:

    Nutrena
    Scratch and Peck
    LMF
    Manna Pro
    Safechoice by Nutrena
    Nature's Café
    Merrick
    Taste of the Wild
    Chicken Soup Lovers
    Lotus Pet Foods
    Evangers Dog Food
    Diamond Naturals
    Canidae/Felidae
    Equine Shine
    Morglo by ADM Alliance
    Standlee
    Golden Harvest
    Spring Naturals

Extensive Organic fertilizer, pest control, potting soil, and soil amendment selection by top suppliers such as:

    Hendrikus Organics
    Down to Earth
    Safer
    Bonide
    Black Gold
    EB Stone
    Pacific Gro
    Alaska Fertilizers
    Sequim Prairie Star
    Sluggo
    Deer Scram
    Liquid Fence

And much, much more!

DO YOU LOVE TO BOOGIE?
Written by: THE UNKNOWN WRITER
12/05/2022
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T. REX sure does! See the video below:

(Can you name any of these moveez)?




EARTHQUAKE WARNING APP NOW AVAILABLE IN WASHINGTON
Written by: ED EVANS-KSQM NEWS DIRECTOR
12/05/2022
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Residents across the state of Washington now have an additional way to receive a few seconds of warning before earthquake shaking arrives, giving time to drop, cover and hold.  A new earthquake warning app called MyShake has been made available to Washington residents. 


It was originally launched in 2019 to send alerts to California and Oregon residents. 


The MyShake app was created by seismologist and engineers in California and funded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The Washington State Emergency Management Division has been working with California’s Emergency Services to ensure the MyShake app has additional protective action information for tsunamis before it was rolled out in Washington state.


MyShake  can be downloaded for free through the Apple or Google Play app stores.  

IAN MACKAY FEATURED IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COVER ARTICLE
Written by: JEFF BANKSTON
09/16/2022
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The adventures of accessibility advocate Ian Mackay and his motorized wheelchair are drawing more national media attention. Ian’s efforts to set a new Guinness World Record by traveling the greatest distance in 24 hours by a motorized wheelchair are featured in a Sports Illustrated Daily Cover story.


The article, “How One Bike Rider Turned Personal Tragedy into a World Record” describes the Port Angeles quadriplegic’s passion about advocating on behalf of mobility challenged people and encouraging them to get outside.


The www.iansride.com website describes his work as a mission of promoting outdoor accessibility, further the availability of technology and encourage support services for those with mobility impairment. Ian says he’s both humbled and elated with publication of today’s Sports Illustrated Daily Cover story.

“I never thought when I was miserable after my injury and I went out on the Olympic Discovery trail and found a little spark of happiness and that would lead to having long distance wheelchair rides actually be a thing. And here we are demonstrating just that. And yeah, it’s been an honor and I’m still a little flabbergasted and overwhelmed by it all. I’ve been receiving a lot of nice messages all day long.

The heart is full.”   

The story can be accessed online by googling Sports Illustrated Daily Cover. https://www.si.com/sports-illustrated/2022/09/14/ian-mackay-wheelchair-daily-cover.  Ian says it’s his understanding that the story will be included in the Sports Illustrated magazine issue appearing on newsstands across the country today.

Ian has completed numerous long distance wheelchair rides. The most recent was June 21st during the summer solstice when he smashed the world record by traveling 184.4 miles in less than 24 hours during a ride on Sauvie Island along the Columbia River near Portland.  Next week he will be starting another odyssey traveling on an east coast leg of the Great American Rail Trail, He’ll be starting in Washington, DC and traveling 475 miles over twelve days to Columbus, Ohio. 


IAN MACKAY TACKLES GREAT AMERICAN RAIL TRAIL  

The North Olympic Peninsula’s most prominent accessibility advocate Ian Mackay will be taking on yet another marathon long distance ride on his motorized wheelchair next week.  This time he and his support team will be attempting a 475 mile 12 day trek from Washington, DC  to Columbus, Ohio, the first leg of a journey along the Great American Rail Trail.

“We’ll be doing the Great American Rail Trail, which is not fully complete yet but when it is it will unite the coasts. The east coast and west coast will be connected via this trail.  The Olympic Discovery Trail is the westernmost end of the trail that I’ll be going on.”

He’ll be flying to DC Monday. The ride will kick off Wednesday.

“On Wednesday we’ll be at the Capitol and right on the National Mall. We’ve got a permit and there’ll be some speakers and some media and possibly some policy makers that’ll come across the street and speak with us. I’ll also be encouraging a lot of ride-alongs so other wheelchairs and other cyclists will be joining along whenever they can. We’ll be doing about 40 miles per day.”

This ride is supported by two large non-profit organizations, the Rails to Trails Conservancy ...

“The Rails to Trails really can benefit from demonstrating to user groups to utilize their trails such as the disabled community.”

… and United Spinal.

“And they’re excited to highlight outdoor recreation for people of all abilities.”

Ian’s long distance rides in the past have been on hard surfaces.  This ride will be different – almost entirely on dirt trails

”And so it’s going to be a little rougher and weather could end up creating a bigger challenge with mud and you know just kind of soft areas.”

Blogs with updates about his progress will be posted daily on www.iansride.com

A HORNET BY ANY OTHER NAME
Written by: ED EVANS
07/26/2022
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They’re no longer going to be called “Murder Hornets” – or even “Asian Giant Hornets.”  The world’s largest species of hornet, which has been found in three nest sites in Whatcom County in the Blaine area near the Canadian Border in the last two years has officially been renamed by the Entomological Society of America.


“Northern Giant Hornet” will be name of the species otherwise known as Vespa Mandarinia in the society’s Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms list.  The new official name is intended to comply with ESA’s insect common names guidelines, which include avoiding naming insects using geographic regions.  So for now, they shall be forever be known as “northern giant hornets.”  And the search continues for more nests – primarily in Whatcom County – as officials seek to eradicate them.


See Video below for some real BAD hornets!   

GOD BLESS AMERICA !
Written by: WE THE PEOPLE !
07/04/2022
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(You know...we really have been blessed, huh?)

Please see the video presentation below...

Kitties Gonna Do What Kitties Wanna Do!
Written by: EMILY
12/24/2021
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GAUCHO thinks the best way to get kitties to stop climbing the Christmas tree is to NOT have a cat!


After all, "Kitties Gonna Do What Kitties Wanna Do!"


Here is a photo of Luna, Bear, and of course "Gaucho".

DID YOU EVER FIND YOUR TICKETY-BOO?
Written by: KSQM PUBLIC AFFAIRS
11/28/2021
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Well...if you haven't, (as yet)...then keep reading.  All the way to the bottom.  (We'll have a short film and a quiz immediately afterwards).


Stay tuned to KSQM for more great music, information and COMMERCIAL-FREE entertainment.  And if you appreciate our radio service, remember to call us right now and make a contribution.  The number to call is 360-681-0000.


As to the definition of "Tickety-Boo"...


We believe that Danny Kaye said it best.  On a Bicycle, no less!


See the video below and decide for yourself!


Then call us at 360-681-0000 and make a contribution that is nothing less than "Tickety-Boo"!


GUESS WHO ELSE WAS A MARINE?
Written by: KSQM NEWSCENTER STAFF
11/10/2021
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Yep.  Betcha didn't know that Bugs Bunny was an honorary Marine. He was given the rank of honorary Marine master sergeant for his performance in "Super-Rabbit", (Warner Bros-1943). 


Actor and comedian Bob Hope, famous for his work with the USO, was named an honorary brigadier general of the Corps.




See the clip below and learn about some other famous Marines.


And by the way, Happy 246th Birthday, Marine...


"Sempre Fi" !

BEN SEZ
Written by: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
07/20/2021
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Ben sez:


“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”

Which one did you pick?

(You know, you can do both!)

WE ARE ON A ROLL !
Written by: KSQM PUBLIC RELATIONS
07/20/2021
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On July 4th, 1776, (245 years ago),

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, The United States of America, (and no longer part of the British Empire).




During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain actually occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain rule.


After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author.
Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4th.


John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail:


“…this will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”


Coincidentally, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.


Although not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but another Founding Father who became a President, James Monroe, died on July 4, 1831, thus becoming the third President in a row who died on the holiday. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President, was born on July 4, 1872, and, so far, is the only U.S. President to have been born on Independence Day.


Now, go ahead and watch the parade below.

IS YOUR FOOT LOOSE AGAIN?
Written by: THE UNKNOWN REPORTER
03/05/2021
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Fred's left foot appears to be awfully loose.


Whattaya think?



See video below and call us immediately:

360-681-0000.





You may not win a prize, but you can make a contribution to KSQM while you tap your toes!

OH SAY, CAN YOU SEE?
Written by: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY
09/24/2020
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Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?





Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner forever shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!


(Written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 and performed below by Lucy Monroe in 1941)

LAUREL AND HARDY DO THE TWIST
Written by: KSQM PUBLIC RELATIONS
04/20/2020
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VERY talented duo!


They sing.


They dance.


They play the Ukulele and eat fresh pineapple!


Is there just no end to their entertainment value?


See below for a snippet of their hoofing-ability.


And much thanks to Dorothy for providing the guffaws!

iPhone iPad and iPod USERS UPDATE
Written by: KSQM PUBLIC RELATIONS
04/07/2020
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Are you having trouble tuning into KSQM from your mobile iOS (Apple) device?  


While the station is working to resolve the issue there is a simple workaround so you can listen  anytime, anywhere from your iPhone, iPad or iPod.  Just go to the APP store and download the free APP "Simple Radio" - once the APP is downloaded, open the APP and tap the search button (the magnifying glass icon) at the bottom of the screen and type KSQM in the search line at the top of the screen - almost immediately you will be listening live to KSQM and the Best Music Ever Made.  

IMPORTANT POWER OUTAGE INFO FROM PUD
Written by: PUD of Clallam County and the KSQM Newscenter
01/16/2020
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Be Outage Savvy

Ever see a flash or hear a loud explosion and then your power goes out? You’ve probably wondered what happened. These days people take to social media and start speculating as to the cause of an outage, and checking to see who else has lost power. While we understand the desire to share your experience and find out more about what happened, here are a few tips to help you understand the PUD outage process and get the most accurate information in the timeliest manner:

1. First, check your breakers and if they’re ok – report the outage! 

Call 360-452-9771 or 800-542-7859. You can also use the SmartHub app to report an outage, which is especially useful if it is a significant outage and all PUD incoming phone lines are in use. 

(Note: please make sure the phone numbers that PUD has on file for you are up to date, especially if you’ve recently removed a landline.)

2. Once you’ve reported it, check www.clallampud.net right on the homepage for outage updates. It may take a few minutes for an initial post to show up as the first calls come in and crews are dispatched.

3. As the outage progresses, continue to check the website for updates, which will be posted as more information is learned. If there is a single outage the PUD can usually make a relatively quick assessment and provide an estimated time of restoration, but during major storms there may be dozens of outage events over a short period of time, significantly more than the available resources to respond to and make an assessment or provide a time of restoration estimate. If you do not have internet access, tune in to your local radio station for updates:

Sequim and PA:  KSQM 91.5 FM    Port Angeles KONP 1450 AM     

4. If the outage is occurring outside of regular business hours, a third-party answering service is taking the calls, except in the case of a significant outage where we turn on the automated phone system. While they are trying to be helpful, the answering service is not trained to be able to provide you with information as to the cause of the outage. A case in point, many on social media state that “a transformer blew.” This is very rarely the occasion. An explosive sound likely indicates a fuse has been tripped, which is doing exactly what it should be doing to protect the system, much like what your breakers do at home if there is a fault in the system. A visible flash could also be a fuse, or it could be a tree or branch in the line. There are a variety of reasons why an outage occurs. Your best source of information, again, will be the PUD website.

5. PUD crews will be responding to the parts of the system that restore power to the largest numbers of customers first, then working their way down to the more isolated outages.

7. Lastly, the best thing you can do is to be prepared before the event of an outage!  Have fresh batteries for your radios!


HOW DO YOU SAY SEQUIM?
Written by: KSQM NEWS
10/10/2017
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How Do You Say Sequim?  A new video produced by the Communications Department of the City of Sequim, WA.

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