KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed State Representative Adam Bernbaum (24th District) as well as Port Townsend Mayor David Faber. We talked about the intersection of goals and budget. If you listen to nothing else, check out Rep. Bernbaum at 9:05 in the recording to hear what he says about budgeting and outcomes. He has great clarity.
Each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our Port and our vibrant maritime community. The 300-ton yard is full this month! Port Director Eron gives us a comprehensive update on the Port’s activities, and then we continue to discuss the fate of the abandoned tugboat Elmore (pictured above) with shipwright Clint Thomas and Commissioner Pam. Clint spent a decade maintaining and repairing the Elmore during just one part of this storied vessel’s recent life. Now the Elmore sits on the hard amid historic schooners and working vessels – all of them surrounding her as if they were perched as guardians of its 135-years of history. The Elmore continues to face an uncertain future.
(Airdate: July 8, 2025) We’re at the Mogao Caves, at Cave 17. Taoist Monk Wang Yuanlu found a library of ancient Buddhist manuscripts concealed behind a wall in 1901 Wang needed money to repair the shrines that filled the caves, and exploiters were only too happy to help him out. The Dunhuang Manuscripts, as they’ve become known, constitute the ancient world’s most important Collection of books, including the world’s earliest known form letter for drunks and for the hosts who had to endure them….
The following is a recording of the during the emergency management briefing at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Willie Bence, Directory of Emergency Management.
KPTZ is excited to welcome folk guitarist John Miller to Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 24 at 7pm as part of their ongoing Candlelight Concert series. A Port Townsend resident and longtime KPTZ volunteer, Miller will transport audiences to a simpler time, gathered around a campfire with guitar and harmonica in hand, friends singing along under the stars. The evening’s program will feature favorites by James Taylor, Neil Young, the Eagles, Harry Chapin, and more. So sit back and imagine the crisp night air, the scent of woodsmoke, and the taste of a slightly burned marshmallow, and don’t hesitate to sing along if you feel inspired.
In addition to his musical talents, John has served as a music director on spiritual retreats and has performed in a variety of informal settings. Professionally, he has worked in information technology since 1979, focusing on large-scale computing, microwave communications, and networking. A licensed amateur radio operator, John is also the station engineer at KPTZ and one of the producers of the monthly Candlelight Concerts. His combined passions for music, technology, and community make this a truly special event. Presented by KPTZ, the concert will also be simulcast on 91.9 FM.
(Airdate: July 4, 2025) DJ Christine was joined live on air by the Swanky Kitchen Band (link: https://centrum.org/staff/name/swanky-band) playing traditional music from the Cayman Islands. A happy time was had by all! They will be performing at McCurdy Pavilion for the Centrum Creole & Cayman Island Dance Party on Saturday, July 5 at 7:30pm as part of Fiddletunes.
(Airdate: July 3, 2025) Listen to the latest episode of our newest show, In the Garden, with Julia Cordz, Barbara Faurot, Mary Beth Haralovich, and Dianna Wiklund. July in the Garden covers what to plant now, what to harvest, using mulch, dahlia care, beneficial nematodes, and more. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30pm.
