The Clallam Economic Development Council is hosting a Maritime CEO Roundtable at the Westport Yachts conference room on Oct 4th from 1-3pm. See details below. Principles and CEOs in the industry will discuss what their greatest challenges to growth are and we will talk about your most critical workforce needs are. Our legislators will also …
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A proposed 770,000 square mil marine sanctuary would incorporate the existing Remote Island Marine National Monument and “currently unprotected submerged lands and waters,” according to the Biden administration. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service graphic. Read or listen to this article on National Fisherman’s website :https://www.nationalfisherman.com/west-coast-pacific/pacific-islands-sanctuary-debated-at-house-hearing?
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The National Working Waterfront Network will be coordinating another round of internships for the Spring 2024 semester. We are currently seeking proposals for applied research that advances the resiliency and sustainability of commercial fishing communities from those involved in a variety of activities related to commercial fishing. The project must be proposed by an entity/entities …
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With the wildfires locally and in other parts of the US and Canada over the past few months serving as a reminder of how lucky we are at the moment, we are reaching our to ask for a few minutes of your time to contribute to Jefferson County’s first ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Community …
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Executive Director Eron Berg of the Port of Port Townsend is inviting Port-based workers and other residents to join him for informal chats over coffee that start Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. READ MORE>>>
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The PTMTA wishes to thank each and every one of our marine trades community members for your dedication to excellence in the work you do. Wishing you all a Happy Labor Day 2023! Labor Day is more than an annual federal holiday. Every year, presidents publish a Proclamation on Labor Day. The Department of Labor …
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Innovative and groundbreaking—a partnership between Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, and Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) has officially been established to further address the increasing need for maritime employees. Since opening in 2021, it has been the mission of Maritime High School (MHS) to prepare its graduates for maritime careers or post-secondary education to continue …
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For those interested in following what has since happened with our former Port of PT executive Director Sam Gibboney The Olympian reports: https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article277522068.html
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This editor received a suspicious request for annual filing and submitted a verification request to the Secretary of State’s office. They replied, And it was not a legitimate email. I was directed to look at other examples of scams on the SOS.WA.Gov website. You can see those examples by following the link below. From the …
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Last year KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe recorded 2 episodes on the subject of WA State’s program for handling derelict and abandoned vessels. Below are the links to both episodes.
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Food for Thought::: The July issue of Lattitude 38 includes an article titled “To the Guillotine” by Max Ebb, on pages 78-80. The article stood out for this Port Townsend mariner because of the arguments described at the featured meeting against government’s frequent attraction to bright and flashy projects that don’t pencil out, especially in …
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Net Your Problem recycles old fishing nets. Read the latest article about it in National Fisherman: Net Your Problem is making the fishing industry greener one net at a time Learn more at Netyourproblem.com
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In case you missed it, The PT Leader reported May 17th on local elections this November. That article included a list of candidates who filed for various positions. Please note the highlighted Port Commissioner District 1 candidates. We will be announcing more on this election soon in order to keep you informed and we encourage …
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Alaska salmon season back on after court halts closure that sought to protect orcas By MARK THIESSEN and AUDREY McAVOYJune 22, 2023 GMT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday halted a lower court ruling that would have shut down southeast Alaska’s chinook salmon troll fishery for the summer to protect endangered …
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Have you been following the City of Port Townsend? Here are some videos recently produced by the city and the EngagePT website for the Hot topics and how to weigh in with your public comment.
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This is pretty interesting if you have not yet sampled the simulator. Check it out.
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From Seafood Source: A group of U.S. lawmakers want to establish ocean innovations clusters to help foster economic growth in the blue economy. The ocean clusters will provide a space for public, private, and academic organizations in a set geographic area to collaborate in promoting economic growth and sustainability, according to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski …
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US Senate introduces legislation to reduce shipping emissions: Click below to read article. On June 8th, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Sheldon Whitehouse introduced a legislation to reduce air pollution within the shipping industry. READ MORE
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Please help Public Works get the word out that we want the public’s opinion on what they want to see in a new solid waste transfer station. Attached is a flyer advertising the public survey we are conducting and that we invite you to distribute widely. Thank you for helping us reach every corner …
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