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Bruce Canavarro

(Airdate: December 18, 2023) Phil Andrus has a talk with Bruce Canavarro, friend to Phil and many a musician, a retired home builder, retired real estate agent, retired basketball referee, AND one of the best excuses for being late than anyone Phil knows. Phil says, “In a town of great conversationalists, he is among the best.”

EJFR Chief Jeff Black and the Holidays

(Airdate: December 11, 2023) This week host Jim Burke speaks with East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black about personal and fire safety for the holiday season, upcoming changes and enhancements to EJFR, and a resumption of CPR classes starting in January 2024.

Chimacum, Downtown and Beyond

(Airdate: December 4, 2023) In the second of three (or more) shows on Chimacum, you will hear: Crystie Kisler on the past, present and future of Finnriver Farm; Simon Walter-Hansen on his new endeavor, the Chimacum Cafe; and Holly Hughes on the poetry and prose of Empty Bowl Press. Hosted by Phil Andrus.

What the Dickens, plus Bonus Content

(Airdate: November 27, 2023) Host Jim Burke speaks with the Director and cast members of Key City Public Theatre’s original Production What The Dickens by David Givens, a comedic twist on A Christmas Carol. “Ebenezer Scrooge meets Sherlock Holmes in this hilarious holiday hodgepodge of humbug and hugger-mugger.” And a special bonus follows: the first episode of The Port Ludlow Project, an original radio serial produced right here at KPTZ.

Olympic Housing Trust

(Airdate: November 20, 2023) This week on Attention Please! Jim Burke speaks with Kellen Lynch of Olympic Housing Trust about a small affordable housing development set to start construction next year – Dundee Hill, on Hastings Avenue in Port Townsend. Then, Jim Talks with Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean who is considering a run for Derek Kilmer’s congressional seat.

Nancy McDaniel, Author

(Airdate: November 13, 2023) Phil Andrus talks with Nancy McDaniel, author of Chimacum: In the Valley. Near the Water, a wonderful book about the local history of Chimacum.

Adventuress Cooking

(Airdate: October 30, 2023) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Jim Burke head to boat haven to meet with Adventuress cook George Clark to get a crew’s eye view of what goes on in the galley to keep everyone aboard well fed. Adventuress is a 133′ gaff-rigged schooner built in 1913 that is operated by the non-profit organization Sound Experience, providing environmental education in the Salish Sea.

Redpine Ward Serrell

(Airdate: October 23, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Ward Serrill, aka KPTZ’s DJ Was, who is the director of the documentary “DANCING WITH THE DEAD: Red Pine and The Art Of Translation”, about Bill Porter, a Port Townsend man whose pen name is Red Pine. He has translated many ancient Chinese poets and written about his trips to visit with hermits in the hills of China. The film opens the weekend of October 27 at the Rose Theatre.

November Ballot Measure to Fund Transportation

(Airdate: October 16, 2023) Taylor Clark welcomed Becci Kimball and Rick Jahnke to talk about the November ballot measure authorizing a 0.3% sales tax to fund the Transportation Benefit District which will help fund road improvements in Port Townsend. PT voters can expect to receive mailer with more information.

Art in the Transfer Station

(Airdate: October 9, 2023) Carol Rashawnna Williams and Tracy Grisman on the conclusion of their Art in the Transfer Station project. In the time that remains, Tracy spins a disc or two from the Acoustic Disc label she shares with her husband David. Hosted by Phil Andrus.