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A Christmas Storytime

(Airdate: December 21, 2023) Christmas Storytime – A Cavalcade of Dopey Ways to Celebrate Jesus.

#650 Derelict Crab Pots and Robotics Used to Retrieve Them” part 2

(Airdate: December 20, 2023) Thousands of crab pots go untended yearly in the Salish Sea; their release causes crab loss and ship damage. Nan Evans talks with Nathaniel Ashford about efforts of Port Townsend’s STEM Club (science, technology,engineering) to salvage those lost pots using robotics. This is part 2 of a two part show that first aired on September 27, 2023).

Bruce Canavarro

(Airdate: December 18, 2023) Phil Andrus has a talk with Bruce Canavarro, friend to Phil and many a musician, a retired home builder, retired real estate agent, retired basketball referee, AND one of the best excuses for being late than anyone Phil knows. Phil says, “In a town of great conversationalists, he is among the best.”

Our Working Waterfront ~ 12/17/23

Join KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and his co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg for this month’s update, and then Chris and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek come aboard the 38ft Orca Sailing Cutter Arningali, with owner Kevin Stearns and friend Sally Harden, along with shipwright Ryan Chadwick from Cape George Boatworks. As we look around the cabin, we see superb craftsmanship and the integration of a collection of unique features from around the globe. His father’s last wish was that Kevin finish building the boat they began together over 40 years ago.  Now, we find ourselves sitting aboard a stunning masterpiece!

County Connections

(Airdate: December 15, 2023) Taylor Clark spoke with Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton as Greg took stock of what has been happening at the county in 2023 as well as looking forward to 2024. We talked about a range of topics, including the pool dialogue, local delivery tax, and even AI. Housing too.