(Airdate: October 16, 2023) Taylor Clark welcomed Becci Kimball and Rick Jahnke to talk about the November ballot measure authorizing a 0.3% sales tax to fund the Transportation Benefit District which will help fund road improvements in Port Townsend. PT voters can expect to receive mailer with more information.
KPTZ is excited to partner with LTD Presents in bringing Tia Carroll, the California Queen of Soul, to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm. Carroll is one of the most sought after Blues and Soul female vocalists, and is known for her powerful vocal prowess, powerful songwriting, and heartfelt delivery. She is making her Washington State debut with a three-city Pacific Northwest Tour. Joining Carroll is the always stellar Derrick D’Mar Martin, Lorenzo Farrell, Tom Boyle, and Brady Kisch. Tim Learch will be the solo opener. This is an evening you won’t want to miss.
CO-PRESENTED BY RAINSHADOW RECORDING AND KPTZ on Thursday, October 19, 7:30pm at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery. Michael Fracasso is a genre-crossing artist incapable of repeating himself. His critically acclaimed work includes nine distinctive solo CDs, recorded duets with both Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams, an epic reinterpretation of John Lennon’s “Working Class Hero,” memorable tributes to Woody Guthrie, Mickey Newbury, and Townes Van Zandt, and more. In 2011 he was short listed for the Austin Public Library Award for literary achievement. Michael is joined by singer/songwriter BettySoo. Raised outside Houston by first-generation Korean immigrant parents, she grew up listening to the Great American songbook and country radio. Her intelligent, tightly-constructed lyrics and captivating melodies keep audiences entranced.
For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for October 16-31. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for this half month. If you’re not already a Spotlight subscriber, you’re invited to join our Mailing List. See KPTZ’s current Weekly On-Air Schedule and Daily Program Schedule.
(Airdate: October 13, 2023) County Connections with Jim Burke and County Commissioner co-host, Greg Brotherton are joined by Phil Cecere, the Jefferson County Fire Marshall and Building Official. They talk about a hearing that is still open about the adoption of the new building codes, the new fire inspection program, and other amendments to our code. Phil will talk about the International Building Code and how it meshes with local code, and the delays and litigation that have been pushing back the implementation of the new 2021 code.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and co-host City Manager John Mauro briefly discussed the Kearney Street Roundabout state road project, and then moved on to talk about Evans Vista. For more information about Evans Vista check out the council agenda packet for their 10/9/2023 meeting. It starts on page 25.
Each month on alternate weeks, Tuesdays at 5:30 and Sundays at Noon, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and his co-hosts, Port Director Eron Berg and Commissioner Pam Petranek bring you updates and stories from Port Townsend’s working waterfront. A new tradition was born this year, right here in our Boatyard! A special celebration took place under the stars and in the glow of the full moon above the giant Marine Travelift. It was organized by the Port of Port Townsend and its sponsors to welcome our Fishing Fleet home. There were crew members, skippers, shipwrights and apprentices who keep these boats alive. There were brokers, townies, families, and children of all ages. They all gathered in a corner of the Yard for a truly local and authentic gathering. Roving the festivities with a field mic was never more fun!
