KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio Port Townsend

Our Working Waterfront – 6/09

Every month, KPTZ’S Chris Bricker, along with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg, bring you the news, issues, and stories of the people that make up our vibrant maritime community.
This month, our Port’s Capital Project Director and Port Engineer Matt Klontz gives us an ongoing projects update. Pam gives us some historical perspective on Point Hudson – from the S’Klallam peoples, to boatbuilding and the evolution of a seaport, to the present-day boatyard of Sea Marine. Partners Pat Shannon and Chris Bakken, friends since childhood, are shepherding trade, craft and apprenticeship into Point Hudson’s 21st Century.

County Connections

(Airdate: June 9, 2023) KPTZ’s Chris Bricker sits in for host Jim Burke. This week’s co-host, County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, emphasizes the importance of forests in Jefferson County and focuses on the history, overview, and legislative updates of Washington’s Trust Land Transfer Program, and introduces two key local conservation projects that have benefited from the Program over the years: the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, and the Dabob Bay Natural Area. Special guests are Carrie Clendaniel, Preserve Manager for the Jefferson Land Trust and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, and Peter Bahls, Executive Director of Northwest Watershed Institute.

KPTZ Seeks New Board Directors

Dear Friend of KPTZ,

As we approach our move to new studios at Fort Worden, we also are embarking on an exciting new epoch of growth and community service. The KPTZ Board of Directors is seeking talented candidates to help direct this community radio station into the future.

The KPTZ board is a policy-making body that sets the overall direction for the station. It hires, supports and oversees the station’s general manager, and approves and monitors the budget through its finance committee. Members attend one meeting a month and may also serve on standing or ad hoc committees.

Qualified individuals will have an interest in community radio and a passion for KPTZ’s mission, to build and strengthen our community through programming that is educational, entertaining and service-oriented. They must be able to work well with others and periodically take the lead. They must possess a willingness to advocate for the organization and to participate in fundraising efforts. Prior non-profit board experience is a plus. The KPTZ board strives to be reflective of its community, and members of all backgrounds and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Are you interested in joining our efforts to build community? If so, please write a letter of interest and email it to me by June 15, 2023.

Thanks!
Robert Ambrose
KPTZ Board President
[email protected]

Local News for 6/09/23

June 9, 2023: Diane Urbani de la Paz – JCIRA building dedication; new advisory board for City Council. (TRANSCRIPT)

Terry Robb Live at the Palindrome

KPTZ is happy to work with Rainshadow Recording to welcome blues guitarist Terry Robb to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30pm. Terry Robb has gained international acclaim over his four-decade-long career for his signature fingerpicking style. He incorporates elements from the Delta Blues, ragtime, country, swing, and jazz into his music, creating a unique sound that has made him a legend.

Invasion of the High-Heeled Donuts

(June 8, 2023) Invasion of the High-Heeled Donuts.

Local News for 6/08/23

June 8, 2023: Derek Firenze – High school basketball courts repaired; Marrowstone-Indian Island Passage Through. (TRANSCRIPT)

Nature Now #622
Dune Restoration, part 1

(Reprise airdate: June 7, 2023) Join host Debaran Kelso on a field trip to the sandy shores of Fort Worden! Dr. Fred Sharpe is our guest to speak about dune restoration in this area and in other locations on the Olympic Peninsula (Part 1 of a two-part program).