
Local News for 12/19/23



(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.”


Join KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and his co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg for this month’s update, and then Chris and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek come aboard the 38ft Orca Sailing Cutter Arningali, with owner Kevin Stearns and friend Sally Harden, along with shipwright Ryan Chadwick from Cape George Boatworks. As we look around the cabin, we see superb craftsmanship and the integration of a collection of unique features from around the globe. His father’s last wish was that Kevin finish building the boat they began together over 40 years ago. Now, we find ourselves sitting aboard a stunning masterpiece!

For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for December 16-31. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for this half month. If you’re not already a Spotlight subscriber, you’re invited to join our Mailing List. See KPTZ’s current Weekly On-Air Schedule and Daily Program Schedule.

(Airdate: December 15, 2023) Taylor Clark spoke with Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton as Greg took stock of what has been happening at the county in 2023 as well as looking forward to 2024. We talked about a range of topics, including the pool dialogue, local delivery tax, and even AI. Housing too.


(Airdate: December 14, 2023) Fire Hydrants in My Future – Meeting Your Dog’s Needs

(Airdate: December 13, 2023) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we explore the fascinating world of screech owls! Renowned ecologist Dr. Carl Safina is our guest, speaking about his most recent book Alfie & Me – What Owls Know, What Humans Believe, which describes his family’s raising of an orphaned Eastern Screech Owl and how this changed their lives.