For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for March 1-15. 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: February 10, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang province in the oasis of Turfan and we’re touring the sites outside of town.The first site is the area’s most famous. It’s the eroded red slopes of the Flaming Mountains that begin just north of town. On a hot summer day the surface temperature on these mountains exceeds 80 degrees Celsius, hot enough to fry an egg or a monk. Which brings us to another story….
KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Nashville-based folk duo to Rainshadow Recording Studios in Fort Worden on Sunday, February 22 at 7:30pm. Initially brought together by a mutual love of American folk music, Golden Shoals has always been firmly steeped in old-time and bluegrass music. Over the years, their sound has expanded to include country, indie and experimental influences. Ever-inspired by the enduring spirit of traditional Appalachian mountain music, the duo’s songwriting comes across as simple, honest, and fresh to the ears. Brought to you by KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording, Golden Shoals weave together timeless melodies and virtuosic playing.
(Airdate: February 16, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Tara McCauley, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Historical Society and Davy Mack-Hazelwood, Development & Stewardship Coordinator. We learned about the big changes that are going on at the City Hall Museum, as well as opportunities to help out including their ongoing Membership Drive and the new Capital Campaign. More info at https://www.jchsmuseum.org.
(Airdate: February 16, 2026 – Eaglemount Rockery) – A charming little world
(Airdate: February 9, 2026 -Grab Bag 2) – extra short histories.
Read the latest KPTZ Spotlight for February 16-28. 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: February 13, 2026) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Jim Burke are joined this week by
Recompete Coordinator Molly Pringle and, representing Clallam County, Angi Klahn to talk about the first year of The 35 Million RECOMPETE Grant that aims to get the Prime Age Employment Group (ages 25-54 yrs,. old ) and others. The Recompete Pilot Program is a federally-funded initiative to create and connect people to living-wage, local jobs in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Listeners can find out more by going to https://www.recompetewa.org/
and https://olympicconnect.org/.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Melody Sky Weaver, Community Services Director for the City of Port Townsend, and by Katy Goodman, PT’s Arts & Culture Coordinator. We learned all about Soundcheck, our local upcoming arts festival. More information may be found at here: https://ptcreativedistrict.org/soundcheck/
