Local News for 9/13/24
Brewocracy Now ~ 9/12/24
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed Dr. Gabbie Caudill and Danielle Vasenda from Believe In Recovery (https://believeinrecoveryllc.com/) and Gateway to Freedom. We learned about services they provide to people who are in crisis. This was both fascinating and poignant.
Local News for 9/12/24
Local News for 9/11/24
#688 Hard Rock Geology in East Jefferson County, Part 1
(Reprise airdate: September 11, 2024) Tamanowas Rock-What is it? Nan Evans explores significant rocky out-croppings in Eastern Jefferson County – Tamanowas Rock and Peregrine Rock just west of Chimacum – with geologists Michael Machette and Jeff Tepper. In Part 1, we learn how Tamanowas Rock was formed, what it can tell about the ancient landscape of our region, why it is important to indigenous peoples, and what is being done to protect it.
Lola Milholland, Group Living
(Airdate: September 10, 2024) Booklovers’ Cafe host Cris Wilson is pleased to introduce you to Lola Milholland, author of Group Living and Other Recipes. Wait, you already know Lola or members of her creative activist family in Port Townsend from Danny at The Production Alliance, to Amanda at the Farmer’s Market, and Doug and Nancy at Rosewind Cohousing. You will find a new friend and catch up with others while reading this book that serves a feast for mind, body and soul. This book will open your mind to new ways of thinking about family, home, and connections in your life. Cake creator and photo credit: Jaclyn Delorey.
Our Working Waterfront ~ 9/10/24
In 1935 William Fife III, aged 78, designed one of the sailing world’s most admired ocean racing yachts, Latifa. She was one of his all-time favorites. Today, we’re standing next to this legendary 70 foot yawl. launched in 1936, and in the loving care of past and current owners ever since. Now she’s in the boat yard at Pete Stein’s Co-op for maintenance. Unlike many large yachts of her era, she’s been in commission since her launching. Port Director and xo-host Eron Berg gives his monthly report, and then KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek meet up with shipwright Robert D’Arcy, the project’s lead, along with Jasper, the yacht’s young Captain for a conversation about this storied vessel.
Local News for 9/10/24
Silk
(Airdate: September 10, 2024) Lanzhou is the only city in China where foreigners are required to purchase travel insurance before they’re allowed to board a bus leaving town, but it’s a hassle running around trying to find the office that issues the necessary certificate…
The Nordland Ferry
(Airdate: September 2, 2024 – The Nordland Ferry)
