Local News for 7/24/24
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Joel Martin
This week, co-hosts Jim Burke and Christine Rogers interview virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Joel Martin, a one-man band who, aided by effects and loops, plays very full versions of Grateful Dead songs. Joel played a 2-1/2 hour non-stop set at the Keg & I on Saturday 7/20/24. Assisting the interview was friend of Joel and former KPTZ news reporter Casey Dolan. See their group photo below. You can view Joel’s YouTube channel here.
Local News for 7/23/24
Community Tides ~ 7/16/24
Alyssa deLeon, Centrum’s Program Manager for Creative Youth Development, joins us to talk about a very special Program called “Voices from the Field Arts Academy” which is offered each season here on the Fort Worden Campus. The Program provides outstanding arts experiences for middle school students in Washington State’s migrant education programs.
Don’t Miss Jim Nyby Live!
Please join KPTZ in welcoming beloved local musician Jim Nyby to the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 25 at 7pm for the latest show in our Candlelight Concert series. Jim Nyby is one of Port Townsend’s mainstays in music, having performed regularly in town for the past 25 years. Nyby will be joined onstage by his wife, Kellie, on vocals, and special guest Baila Dworsky on vocals and guitar. The show will include a selection of blues, ballads, folk, and gospel songs. Brought to you by KPTZ, this show will also be simulcast on 91.9 FM KPTZ.
County Connections
(Airdate: July 19, 2024) This week Jim Burke and co-host Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton talk about some ongoing issues around the county and dovetail discussions with a limited playlist. Topics include: The Pool, LTAC (Lodging Tax Advisory Committee), Housing, and the Community Fire Protection Plan,
LWV Forum State Senator
On Thursday, July 11 was the League of Women Voters forum for 3 Candidates for State Senator, in the upcoming August 6th Primary. The candidates are Mike Chapman, Marcia Kelbon, and James Russell (James Russell did not attend). Note: there is a 2-minute gap in the transmission near the beginning of the forum.
LWV Forum State Representative Pos. 2
On Thursday, July 18 there was a League of Women Voters Forum for 3 candidates for State Representative Position 2, in the August 6th, 2024 Primary. The candidates are Hickory Grant, Terry Roberts, and Steve Tharinger. (Hickory Grant was not in attendance.)
Brewocracy Now ~ 7/18/24
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and co-host John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend Mayor David Faber. We spoke about the golf park, the city council’s upcoming strategic planning meeting, the upcoming comp plan gala (Monday at 5pm at the Cotton Building) and the effort to choose an additional city council member. Madeline Bartos Mauro also joined us and talked about the library summer reading program.
Local News for 7/18/24
