(Airdate: April 2, 2024) We’ve just entered the huge hangar that contains the terra cotta underground army that protects the grave of China’s first emperor, and by using our handy dandy fake teacher’s I.D.s, we’ve saved enough to buy a round of cold beers and a plate of deep-fried chicken guts afterwards.”
Brewocracy Now ~ 4/04/24
Taylor Clark was joined by Port Townsend City Councilor (and Deputy Mayor) Amy Howard and we talked about the history and mission of the new Equity, Access and Rights (EAR) Advisory Board to City Council.
Booklovers’ Cafe – Jon Karpilow, A Liberal’s Search for America
(Airdate: June 4, 2024) Jon Karpilow visited Cris Wilson at the new Fort Worden studio for Booklovers’ Cafe to talk about his new book, A Liberal’s Search for America: Tales from the Gunshop. Jon has landed in PT after a spell in Calaveras County where he worked in a gun shop called The Rusty Knife. The characters that hang out here are indeed memorable and a picture of Americans we rarely spend much time with here in the PT bubble. Alternatively funny and frightening, there are indeed some good tales. Jon is currently writing features for the Leader and volunteering where he is needed.
Local News for 4/04/24
No County Connections This Week
Due to lack of County Commissioner availability this week there will be no County Connections this Friday. County Connections will be back next Friday, April 12 at 12:30pm.
Local News for 4/03/24
#665 Snails of the Pacific Northwest, part 1
(Airdate: April 3, 2024) Curious about the role played by snails in shaping human history? Fashion? Diet? Economics? Class and Politics? Or even, what makes snails such a huge, diverse and successful group of creatures? Join Nan Evans as she talks with snail conservationist, farmer, and all around snail lover, Ric Brewer, to explore these, and other, questions.
Submarines in PT Bay
(Airdate: April 1, 2024 – Submarines in PT Bay) Port Townsend Bay was the first place early Seattle-built subs were tested in 1912.
Neil Young-Ragland
(Airdate: March 18, 2024 – Neil Young-Ragland) Port Townsend was the home port for Neil Young’s wooden yacht, Ragland for many years.
Clam Cannery
(Airdate: March 4, 2024 – Clam Cannery) The clam cannery canned far more than clams.
