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Our Working Waterfront ~ 06/04/24

Owner Tom Helton, by the bow of s/v Destiny

This month, historic Hollywood shines its spotlight on our boatyard with a visit from the brigantine staysail schooner, s/v Destiny. She’s on the hard for repairs and further customization before she slips back in the water very soon. Eron briefs us on goings-on around our busy Port, then Chris and Pam talk with the vessel’s new owner Tom Helton and the Shipwright Co-Op’s Dave Griswold about Destiny’s colorful history and the current repairs and modifications that are underway. Tom shares his plans for high seas adventures soon to become a become a reality. If Preston Sturges, Humphrey Bogart, Howard Hughes, and John Wayne ring your ship’s bell, then be sure to tune in and find out more!

#244 Kevin Mason: from Tunes to Raccoons

(Airdate: June 11, 2024) Maryanne interviews Kevin Mason, local legend and musician, who is most recently known for his headline-grabbing “Raccoon Lodge” on Clay Street. When the 150-year-old tree in his yard was torn apart by PT’s notorious winds, he decided to create something worthy of our arts community. It was almost razed by city officials until there was quite a community outcry. Kevin is now a fixture singing dance tunes at the Concerts on the Dock. He also croons “classic vintage cocktail music.” But his background is much more colorful. His mechanical bent first led him to jobs repairing equipment. That somehow turned into a career designing fantastic nightclubs. Y2K ignited his fascination with computers. So he became a web designer. His love of music took a backseat until after he relocated to PT. Now he’s singing again.

Serrill-Porter

(Airdate: June 10, 2024) Host Jim Burke speaks with Filmmaker Ward Serrill (The Heart of the Game; The Bowmakers) and Bill Porter AKA Red Pine, about the documentary film, DANCING WITH THE DEAD, Red Pine, and the Art of Translation. Coming up on June 15, 2024 at 2pm and 6:30pm at the Joseph Wheeler Theater, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. Porter, who goes by the pen name Red Pine, is a renowned translator of ancient Chinese poetry.

County Connections

(Airdate: June 7, 2024) On This week’s County Connections co-host Commissioner Kate Dean and Superior Court Judge Brandon Mack join Jim Burke and discuss Judge Mack’s journey to the bench and the duties, responsibilities, challenges, and successes of his work in Jefferson County Superior Court.

Brewocracy Now ~ 6/06/24

Taylor Clark and John Mauro were joined by Jake Beattie, Executive Director of Northwest Maritime Center. We talked, of course, about the upcoming Race to Alaska which kicks off this week, and also about a lot of other interesting things you may not be aware that Northwest Maritime does to help connect people to the water.

#674 Chimacum Ridge Through the Eyes of a Geologist

(Reprise airdate: June 5, 2024) Nan Evans and Tim Lawson wander around the top of Chimacum Ridge and wonder what various clues reveal about the geological history of the area. For instance, what different stories do Center Valley and Beaver Valley tell about their formation?

Silk

(Airdate: June 4, 2024) We’re 150 kilometers, or three hours west of Xi’an, just north of the town of Fufeng, and we have arrived at Famen Temple, the home of the Buddha’s finger bone, supposedly brought to China via the Silk Road over 2300 years ago at the behest of India’s King Ashoka…

Community Tides ~ 6/04/24

KPTZ Host Chris Bricker, Cindy Brooks (EDC Team Jefferson),
and Bill Wise (Housing Solutions Network)

Hosts Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation explore new paradigms and new developments from our County’s good people doing good work! This week, Chris and Siobhan welcome special guests Cindy Brooks, Executive Director of Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, and Bill Wise, Steering Committee Chair for the Housing Solutions Network. He’s also co-founder and former chair for EDC Team Jefferson. We have a robust conversation about the breadth and diversity of Jefferson County’s economy, the challenges for our businesses and our workforce, significant changes with regard to affordable housing, and how the housing crisis and its solutions will directly relate to our economy’s well-being.

Community Tides ~ 6/04/24

Chris and Siobhan welcome special guests Cindy Brooks, Executive Director of Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, and Bill Wise, Steering Committee Chair for the Housing Solutions Network. He’s also co-founder and former chair for EDC Team Jefferson. We’ll have a robust conversation about the breadth and diversity of Jefferson County’s economy, the challenges for our businesses and our workforce, significant changes with regard to affordable housing, and how the housing crisis and its solutions will directly relate to our economy’s well-being.

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