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Quilcene Herb Beck Marina Beach Walk JAN 29th


Quilcene Herb Beck Marina Beach Walk By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 22, 2024 02:31 pm All are invited to a Beach Walk led by the Northwest Straits Foundation at 1:00 pm on January 29, starting in the parking area by the Quilcene Harbor Yacht Club to discuss beach restoration and nature-based solutions.  During …

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DOR Tax information resources


‘Tis the New Year and taxes are part of saying goodbye to the old year. Learn about Tax Incentives, Deductions, Credits, and Programs Understanding tax obligations can be challenging for a small business or a new business owner.  DOR has several educational resources aimed at assisting businesses with tax reporting responsibilities and questions. Industry Guides – Online guides …

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How crowded are the oceans???


Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development. READ MORE ON VERGE Click image to watch video on Youtube; “Something Fishy”

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Comprehensive small business info and printable guide


Our local EDC newsletter directed us to this website and this Small Business Guide page. It is worth exploring as small business entrepreneurs. Click to learn more

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Point Hudson Break Water Project “Double Time”


FB post Dec 29th 2023  

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First Night in PT December 31st


If you are wanting to do something for NYE but are short on ideas, First Night in PT could be just right for heralding in the New Year with friends and family.

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Supporting Women in Commercial Fishing


Click image to read online The below portion of this article includes important links related to SAGE: (Seafood And Gender Equality) Below is not the full article. To get you up to speed, SAGE’s mission strategies for impact include community building and capacity development, education, and awareness raising around the issues and gender mainstreaming, which …

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Happy Holidays- December Holidays around the world


Food for thought- 27 Most Popular December Holidays and Their Reason All over the world, December is the most popular month for holidays in the year. It is a time for families, friends and loved ones to come together, throw or attend parties, vacation together, exchange gifts or be merry. Christmas is the dominant holiday …

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WA Maritime Federations 2023 EIS


This is not the PTMTA’s study but one the state created for all of WA. https://www.maritimefederation.com/uploads/1/0/9/1/109194033/wa_maritime_impacts_2022_-_report.pdf  

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Bill to preserve working waterfronts


On November 13, Senators Susan Collins and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Working Waterfront Preservation Act. The bipartisan bill would help preserve access for the nation’s fishermen and maritime workers to the waterfronts in coastal communities, supporting the commercial fishing, aquaculture, boatbuilding, and for-hire recreational fishing industries that are vital to culture, heritage, and economies …

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Restorative Aquaculture-Seaweed Source App announcement


Restorative aquacultureThe app where seaweed supply meets demand Restorative aquaculture Technology & equipment Processing +6 more 13 November 2023, at 8:00am GreenWave – a non-profit co-founded by Bren Smith in 2014 – recently launched a new app called Seaweed Source to facilitate forward contracts and build value chain relationships between growers and buyers in the …

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Helpful Tax advice from a Commercial Fishing CPA


From National Fisherman: Click image to read the article: he end of the year signals that it’s time to get our receipts together to pay “the man.” To follow up on our budgeting conversation (Fish Wife Maureen Marinkovich guides seasonal income management), I picked the brain of an accountant who understands the industry and offers …

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Just in time for Christmas


This just looks like fun and a great gift by a regional artist and fisherman. Click image for more info.  

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Women in Boatbuilding group


Always interested in sharing things from like minded folks around the world.Check it out:

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Boys In The Boat premier in Sequim on Dec. 8th?


Let’s hope this actually happens! Read the story by clicking this image:

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Rescued Fisherman video


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“Extraordinary Circumstances” for commercial fishing in Alaska


The Alaska seafood industry is facing extraordinary market challenges. A convergence of domestic and international circumstances has created hardship for everyone in our industry. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Board of Directors recognizes that these market downturns acutely affect Alaska fishermen; the men and women who mold their lives around our fishing seasons to support …

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DID you feel the October 8th quake?


The US Geological Society keeps track of earthquakes around the world. On October 8th, there was a 4.2 quake just south of Port Townsend. The USGS has a survey that helps to inform them of the impacts of quakes called “Did you feel it?”. See the details for that quake HERE and fill out the …

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Pretty Big Deal for Sea Marine & NWMC


Reading the NWMC’s Stem to Stern newsletter, this notice about SEA Marine’s big donation in support of the Maritime Discovery Program is a big deal: The Maritime Discovery Program connects 7th-grade coursework with maritime experiences and real-world problem-solving, fostering leadership skills, self-confidence, and critical thinking. Reading, writing, mathematics, and the sciences come to life through …

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Waste Collection Event Update


Many of us just don’t like email but it is how a lot of important communication reaches us these days. The PTMTA is not alone in its efforts to get badly needed member input. Agencies working to get the services you need, also need to correctly understand your needs so please be sure to speak …

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