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(Airdate: December 12, 2025) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and co-host Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour were joined by Jamie Maciejewski, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County, as well as Sam Harper, the county’s Director of Waste Management and the manager of the new Port Hadlock Sewer system. We talked about the Mason Street Project, Habitat for Humanity’s new Port Hadlock neighborhood, where 138 new homes will be built, providing affordable housing. Availability of sewer connections within the Hadlock Urban Growth Area was a crucial element of the project. More information about Habitat including information about volunteering and also about how to buy a home can be found on their website at https://habitatejc.org/.

Brewocracy Now ~ 12/11/25

KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked about the Comp Plan Process that is drawing to a conclusion now, with its state mandated end of year deadline.

#753 I Was a Middle-Aged Wolfman

(Airdate: December 10, 2025) Please join Nature Now this week as host Debaran Kelso speaks with wolf biologist Jim Holyan. The adventures and heart-breaks of wolf reintroductions in Idaho are the subject of his recent book: “I was a Middle-Aged Wolfman- Chasing Wolves in Idaho’s Backcountry”.

Our Working Waterfront ~ 12/09/25

Clint Thompson and Asa Clifford

KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. Last month Charlie Syberg told us the story of his acquisition and restoration of Nonchalant, a stunning 50 foot Motor Yacht from a bygone era. In this edition, Pam and Chris talk with shipwright Clint Thompson who gives us his life-changing POV of Nonahalant’s.rebirth. Then we wander into the boatyard and meet up with one of Clint’s two business partners, Asa Clifford. Below the keel of fishing troller Rose Marie, we talk about their newly-formed 10th Street Boatworks, and how Nonchalant was a catalyst for three shipwrights (Clint, Asa, and Taylor Clark) to come together as a team. Chris drops by Port Headquarters to share some Holiday cheer with Eron Berg.

#276 Bob Wheeler – Golf Pro?

(Airdate: December 9, 2025) Maryanne interviews Bob Wheeler, president of the Friends of the PT Golf Park. The nonprofit group has just received a 20-year extension on its 2-year trial lease. They have recently upgraded the grounds and driving range. Newer types of golf – both disc golf and fling golf – are attracting the younger crowd ($5 or $3 after 5pm). A kids’ playground will be opening soon as will what’s usually called “putt-putt” miniature golf. The clubhouse and pro shop are busy. With the restaurant open, plans are afoot to make the downstairs into a community center with pool tables, darts, etc. Golf tournaments are scheduled. In addition, it will soon be a venue for weddings and other large parties. The group’s mission is to make the 58-acre site enticing to PT’s entire population, not just hard-core golfers. Walking paths are being added. But golf is important too! The high school golf teams all play for free at any time. Lessons are available to kids and adults. “There’s a lot of fun activities planned such as ‘Manhattan Mondays’ and weekend brunch,” says Bob. Website: ptgolfpark.org.

Silk

(Airdate: December 9, 2025) We’re only 50 kilometers west of Hami’s present location, trying to hitchhike on a side road that leads to Wupu, the site that Hami once occupied over 2,000 years ago. But we may as well have been in the middle of the Gobi Desert as we stood there waiting for anything with wheels….

Salish Coast Students

(Airdate: December 8, 2025) Salish Coast Elementary Students on People with Figurative Heart, This week’s Attention Please! presents the insightful words of twenty-five fourth grade students from Salish Coast Elementary School, the students of Ms. Christine Kiely. They share their writing about people with figurative heart in our area, including a firefighter, a conservationist, a doctor, and a dancer.  Hosted by Phil Andrus.

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