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#222 Bob Wheeler, Hadlock Sewer System

(Airdate: May 16, 2023) Maryanne interviews Bob Wheeler, the man behind the development of the much-anticipated Port Hadlock Sewer System. Construction of Phase #1 is finally beginning. When completed, the sewer system should radically change the housing situation on the peninsula. To put it in shorthand, current codes requiring septic systems basically allow one dwelling on each five-acre parcel. When the sewer system is fully operational, those same five acres could have over 200 residential units, including apartments. Businesses are also hemmed in by the current septic requirements. Some are already planning expansion. Bob expects Phase #1 to be completed in 2025.

Local News for 5/16/23

May 16, 2023: Jim Burke – Candidates file papers for upcoming election; ferry tide cancellations. (TRANSCRIPT)

ReCyclery Reopens

(Airdate: May 15, 2023) For months there was no sign of activity at the shuttered makeshift wooden building on the northwest corner of the old Mountain View School campus across from the municipal golf course that had housed the zealous missionary cycling organization known as the Recyclery. Then a couple of weeks ago came new signs of life. Host Steve Evans talks with Recyclery Acting Director Jordan Oleachea about the cycling nonprofit’s rebirth.

May 15-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights

For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for May 15-31. 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.

Alice Howe and Freebo Perform Live at the Palindrome

KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording welcome singer-songwriter Alice Howe and legendary rock bassist Freebo to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30pm. To hear Alice sing is to be captured by the natural beauty of her voice. Freebo is a genuine folk, rock and blues icon. Please join us for this night of well-crafted songs and instrumentation.

Our Working Waterfront ~ 5/12/23

Each Month during the noon hour, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins his co-hosts, Port Director Eron Berg, and Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Pam Petranek, to bring you news and stories surrounding our vibrant Maritime Community. The fishing fleet is preparing for this upcoming season. Most boats will be headed to Alaska. Alaska has the most prolific commercial fishing industry in the United States, producing more harvest volume than all other states combined. We’re heading out into the Boatyard today on Our Working Waterfront, to catch some of our hauled-out fishing fleet. We’ll visit with Greg Friedrichs, Captain of the Arminta, Grant Fletcher of fishing tender O.L.Elgin, along with David Griswold from the Shipwright’s Co-Op, and Greg Veitenhans, aboard the Voyager as he preps for the season with helpers and fisherwomen Lauren and Brenna. The attached sound file is an update of the April 14 show.

County Connections

(Airdate: May 12, 2023) Jim Burke and his co-host this week Heidi Eisenhour spoke with Bob Wheeler about the Port Hadlock Sewer Project, the progress so far, and what people can expect to see happening soon, with with groundbreaking this summer.