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Community Tides ~ 5/07/24

On alternate weeks with Our Working Waterfront, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new paradigms, new developments, and the panorama of good work our vibrant community continues to do day in and day out. Siobhan and Chris decided to feature Jefferson County’s Second Annual Connectivity Fair held in April at the Chimacum Schools campus. After a gracious welcome by Chimacum Tribal Council Chair, Rosalie Walz, the Fair’s prime movers, Judy Alexander and Rose Madrone, best described the event this way: “Part of what makes Jefferson County unique and special are the nonprofit organizations and service groups that anchor this special community and make it strong and connected. The Fair was created to showcase a large sampling of them, and each of these organizations offer ways for the general public to pitch in to help make our County informed, sustainable, resilient, and life-giving.” Siobhan gave an excellent presentation on Community Philanthropy, and I later popped in on the presentation given by Port Townsend High School’s Students For Sustainability.

For this episode, we join Laura Tucker, advisor and mentor for the club, to give us a brief history of SFS. Then students Tallulah Sebastian and Sawyer Duval give their wonderful presentation. Meanwhile,fellow club members Tadu Dollarhide and Ella Schwartz ran the information table in the big hall.

Silk 17

(Airdate: May 7, 2024) We’re making our way from the tombs of Emperor Wu and his general, who together launched a campaign to gain control of the Silk Road. We caught another bus and stopped a the burial place of, Yang Guifei, who was the beloved concubine of Emperor Xuanzong in his later years. “Guifei” was the highest rank of imperial consorts during her time.

Scott Wilson

(Airdate: May 6, 2024) On this week’s Attention Please!, host Jim Burke talks with author Scott Wilson who wrote Working Port: 100 years of the Port of Port Townsend 1924-2024. They discuss the history of the Port and especially the changes around the mill, the boat haven, Point Hudson, the Jefferson County International Airport, the marine trades, and the people who shaped the Port and those who continue to do so.

County Public Health Report ~ 5/06/24

The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefing at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. The summary below was provided by Jim Burke, producer of KPTZ’s Tuesday’s Local News.

Dr. Berry and the commissioners talked about getting less information on COVID-19 from CDC, long COVID, Avian Flu, as well as thanks for KPTZ’s contribution to getting the word out on COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Please note that the monthly health report here is taking a hiatus until September.

Reindeer Herders

(Airdate: May 6, 2024 – Reindeer Herders) The reindeer and their herders spent Winter in Port Townsend.

Our Working Waterfront ~ 5/05/24

Celebrating the New Point Hudson Jetty. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker rides along with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg on the MV Saratoga, a custom-designed 149-seat catamaran built by All American Marine. On board were federal, state, and local elected officials, along with all of those whose hard work and support made it possible to celebrate the completion of the Point Hudson Jetty Replacement Project.
Because of everyone involved, under the leadership of Eron Berg and staff, our port’s Capital Projects Director Matt Klontz, the tenacity of Deputy Port Director Eric Teows, and with our community’s unwavering support, the effort was completed on time and under budget! At the vessel’s bow, our Port Commissioners Pete Hanke, Pam Petranek, and Carol Hasse cut a ceremonial ribbon made of sail trim sewn by the Sail Loft  The ribbon stretched across the entrance to the harbor prior to the on-shore celebration. As part of the project, with the support of the regulatory agencies, workers created a rock reef from original jetty rock. Prior to the old breakwater’s demolition and for two months, over 4,000 invertebrates were carefully relocated to the new reef by volunteer divers. Find out more about the Underwater Camera and get an exiting view of rotating reef locations by visiting the Port of Port Townsend’s website.

County Connections

(Airdate: May 3, 2024) Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Wendy Davis, Communications Specialist for Jefferson County and Cara Mitchell, WSDOT Communications Manager, and Mark Krulish, WSDOT Communication Consultant. They discuss big changes coming this summer of ’24 with two major roundabouts being constructed on State Route 104 where it meets State Route 19 and Paradise Bay Road.

#669 Teal Lake at Port Ludlow

Teal Lake

(Airdate: May 1, 2024) During a 2-mile walk, Nature Now host Jackie Canterbury talks with John Goldwood about the history and nature of Teal Lake near Port Ludlow. As a resident of Port Ludlow, John shares his knowledge about the history and complications of living at the interface between timber country and residential development. He engages us about the Teal Lake trail, the trail system in Port Ludlow, the surrounding forest, the local geology, and the plants and birds of the area. 

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