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KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend Mayor Amy Howard. Taylor asked her about the Big Scissors and council email, as well as chairing council meetings. We learned about the upcoming council workshop meeting on May 11, which will be at Salish School, and will give the public a chance to interact with council and staff and to learn about the 2026 Work Plan. We also found out that Advisory Board openings are available and the public is encouraged to join in.
Please Note: This week’s Brewocracy Now show is cancelled.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and co-host Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro get together each week to discuss all things Port Townsend during “Brewocracy Now”. Tune and find out who their guest will be! Live from 12:30 to 1pm on KPTZ 91.9FM. Questions may be sent to [email protected] during the show.
(Airdate: April 29, 2026) Please join Nature Now as we continue our field exploration of our local Winona Wetland with wetland specialist Donna Frostholm. Come along with us as host Debaran Kelso learns more about digging soil pits and determining soil type, as well as learning about the other key features that define a wetland habitat type. This is part 2 of a two-part program.
(Airdate: April 28, 2026) The rubble that remains of Jiahe dates back a thousand years to the Tang and Sang Dynasties, before the city was put to the sword by the Mongols in the 13th century. Though limited in size, it was one of the most prosperous cities along this part of the Silk Road, and its ruins are in far better shape than it’s larger neighbor to the east As we walked around the island, we were surprised by the number of temples and stupas that covered the island’s summit….
(Airdate: April 27, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Michael McCutcheon, Director of Reach Out to learn more about his advocacy for people who have addiction issues and are homeless. Michael has a very compelling story to tell and it is well worth hearing. Reach Out serves over 180 hot meals to people in need every Friday and they also have a fundraising concert going on on Saturday May 2nd 2026. Michael was also interviewed by Maryanne McNellis for Our Town where we learned more about Michael’s background. This Attention Please interview is sort of a companion piece exploring what Michael is doing now in our community. The Our Town interview can be found here. Listen to Our Town first and then Attention Please.
KPTZ joins LTD Presents in welcoming Tad Robinson to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Friday, May 1 at 7pm. Singer and harmonica player Tad Robinson ranks as one of the most unique and talented members of the blues and soul community. He has been nominated for over 10 Blues Music Awards, and has played in over 20 countries and at some of the most important international blues festivals. Inspired by the likes of Junior Wells, Otis Redding, and Al Green, you don’t want to let this opportunity pass you by! Brought to you by KPTZ, join us for a great night of the blues!
