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.
News Category: FYI
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Free Simulator tours at the NWMC
This is pretty interesting if you have not yet sampled the simulator. Check it out.
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US Lawmakers want to fund more ocean innovation clusters
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…
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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New Transfer station; feedback needed
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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More on the Chinook fishery
Shared from the Whatcom County Working Waterfront Coalition: The U.S. Justice Department has filed an appeal to last month’s decision by a Federal District Court judge who ruled against the Alaskan Chinook Salmon Troll Fishery. The Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition produced a blog post about this lawsuit, explaining the harm it poses to local families …
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More from National Fisherman
Updates on the Chinook Court Fight and getting ready for the Pacific Marine Expo in November. Click Images to read full articles.
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“Western Flyer: Still in the Game” article
From sardine seiner to fisheries research, the Western Flyer continues to contribute to the industry The average commercial fishing vessel in the U.S. North Pacific fleet is over 40 years old, and most have been repowered. Launched in 1937, the 77-foot Western Flyer is older than most, and while no longer actively fishing, the former …
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Oak Harbor buying Mariners Haven
Regional News to share as the city of Oak Harbor buys the business of Mariner’s Haven Boatyard: Click below to read the full article. Oak Harbor buying boat business
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Wildfire Smoke Community Training
Wildfire Smoke Community Training Jefferson County Public Health will be hosting a Wildfire Smoke Community Training on Tuesday, May 16th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Cotton Building, 607 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend. This training will cover how to prepare before smoke events, when to limit or cancel outdoor activities for children …
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Fishing closure in the NEWS
CBS reporting: And Oregon Public Broadcasting: How is this closure impacting you? Let us know at PTMARINETRADES@gmail.com
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Ferry Walla Walla ran aground Sunday 4/15/23
Looks like the ferry crew got to practice all their emergency procedures. One has to love the kids and their hot chocolate for the stranded passengers. Read more here: https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2023/04/15/ferry-walla-walla-runs-aground-in-rich-passage/70118767007/
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Hood Canal Bridge closures schedule in MAY 2023
Bridge Repairs! New Schedule brings weeknight and weekend nighttime bridge closures in May, June and September Schedule Weather permitting, the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will close in May and June at night for the following durations: May 13 to May 17 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13, to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 11 …
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The Olympian: Port of Olympia commissioner attempts to put director Gibboney on administrative leave
Our Port Townsend Marine Trades will likely find the plight of the Port of Olympia unfortunately familiar, as well as grateful things have improved on many fronts in the last few years. https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article274188720.html (The text of the article is saved below because of unsuccessful attempts to locate PT Leader and PDN articles about events that …
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Just for fun
It seems like this film is circulating Sailing Anarchy and emails so I thought it would be fun to share it here. Recording our stories for future generations has a tremendous human value. They remind us and teach us many things. They open the eyes and inspire the hearts of later generations. The camera work …
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Housing update from Habitat for Humanity
View Habitat for Humanity’s presentation about workforce housing presented at a recent Chamber Cafe.
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Fishing Gear Recycling
KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe aired an interview today about Fishing Gear recycling that caught this editors attention. It is too early to get the direct link to that interview but here is another station’s interview on the subject.
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County Strategic Plan needs your input
Jefferson County has made it easy to comment on important topics or to simply like or dislike someone else’s comment. Check out this home page (click below image) and follow the links. Make your voice heard in the planning of our community, use of our resources, and growth management. https://berrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/jeffcowa/ideas#/
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Required WA State Boater Education Card classes/March 18th & 25th
In case you did not know that WA state law requires boat operators to have this card, read on… It is an easy class if you have any boating common sense. For boaters wanting to learn more and needing to get their state boater education card, a two-day course is being held at Oak Harbor …
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New Rules Coming for Whale Watching
New rules are coming for whale watching in Puget Sound, with a sure impact on whale-watching businesses. Maddie Hansen from Washington Sea Grant writes in the WSG Blog about projected changes, what the may mean for local businesses, and also options to help businesses adapt. See the linked article below:
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