Please join KPTZ in welcoming one of the world’s best Irish harpers Marie Ni Chathasaigh, and the incredible guitarist Chris Newman to the Quimper Grange in Port Townsend on Saturday, May 11 at 7pm. They will bring a blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass, and baroque, spiced with striking new compositions. Their music is adventurous, inspired by tradition as well modern influences. Brought to you by KPTZ, please come out to the Quimper Grange to see the show!
(Airdate: May 6, 2024) On this week’s Attention Please!, host Jim Burke talks with author Scott Wilson who wrote Working Port: 100 years of the Port of Port Townsend 1924-2024. They discuss the history of the Port and especially the changes around the mill, the boat haven, Point Hudson, the Jefferson County International Airport, the marine trades, and the people who shaped the Port and those who continue to do so.
The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefing at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. The summary below was provided by Jim Burke, producer of KPTZ’s Tuesday’s Local News.
Dr. Berry and the commissioners talked about getting less information on COVID-19 from CDC, long COVID, Avian Flu, as well as thanks for KPTZ’s contribution to getting the word out on COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Please note that the monthly health report here is taking a hiatus until September.
(Airdate: May 6, 2024 – Reindeer Herders) The reindeer and their herders spent Winter in Port Townsend.
Celebrating the New Point Hudson Jetty. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker rides along with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg on the MV Saratoga, a custom-designed 149-seat catamaran built by All American Marine. On board were federal, state, and local elected officials, along with all of those whose hard work and support made it possible to celebrate the completion of the Point Hudson Jetty Replacement Project.
Because of everyone involved, under the leadership of Eron Berg and staff, our port’s Capital Projects Director Matt Klontz, the tenacity of Deputy Port Director Eric Teows, and with our community’s unwavering support, the effort was completed on time and under budget! At the vessel’s bow, our Port Commissioners Pete Hanke, Pam Petranek, and Carol Hasse cut a ceremonial ribbon made of sail trim sewn by the Sail Loft The ribbon stretched across the entrance to the harbor prior to the on-shore celebration. As part of the project, with the support of the regulatory agencies, workers created a rock reef from original jetty rock. Prior to the old breakwater’s demolition and for two months, over 4,000 invertebrates were carefully relocated to the new reef by volunteer divers. Find out more about the Underwater Camera and get an exiting view of rotating reef locations by visiting the Port of Port Townsend’s website.
(Airdate: May 3, 2024) Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Wendy Davis, Communications Specialist for Jefferson County and Cara Mitchell, WSDOT Communications Manager, and Mark Krulish, WSDOT Communication Consultant. They discuss big changes coming this summer of ’24 with two major roundabouts being constructed on State Route 104 where it meets State Route 19 and Paradise Bay Road.
Taylor Clark and co-host Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Emma Bolin, Director of Planning & Community Development as well as Shelly Leavens, Director of Communications & Marketing. We talked about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Kickoff, which will take place Thursday, May 9 from 6 to 8pm. More information is available at https://www.pt2045planning.org as well as here: https://cityofpt.us/administration/page/comprehensive-plan-2045-0.
