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: March 9, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Centrum Executive Directory Rob Birman and they discussed Centrum’s new long-term lease with State Parks, capital fund raising efforts, and planned improvements to the buildings on the Fort Worden Campus such as the Wheeler Theater and the McCurdy Pavilion.
KPTZ is excited to present the Annual Port Townsend Record Show at the American Legion Hall in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday, March 14 from 10am-4pm. The PT Record Show first began in 2015, and since then it has been a yearly event to look forward to, featuring over 30 sellers, live DJs, music, food, friendly people, and great finds! The PT Record Show has become a wonderful Port Townsend tradition and destination for music collectors of all kinds! Brought to you by KPTZ, let’s keep this tradition going!
Join KPTZ and Finnriver Farm & Cidery in welcoming Zimbabwean Marimba Band, Blessing Chimanga, on Saturday, March 14 at 5pm. Blessing Chimanga is an internationally celebrated musician known for his energetic African rhythms and virtuosic marimba performances. Blessing is also a talented singer, songwriter, and percussionist. As a cultural ambassador for Zimbabwe, he has captivated audiences across Asia, Europe, North and South American, and Africa. Brought to you by KPTZ, please join us for an unforgettable night of music at Finnriver.
(Airdate: March 6, 2026) Jim Burke and County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Tax Assessor Jeff Chapman to discuss how properties are assessed in Jefferson County, and how the tax assessments and tax bill that property owners receive change year to year. Also, the money that the county collects every year is shrinking in terms of real dollars because caps on revenue growth prevent the county to stay ahead of inflation.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed Ian MacKay (the inspirational subject ) and Karen Polinsky, the author of Ian’s Ride , which is the community read this year. We were also joined by Keith Darrock from the PT Library to tell us more about the upcoming events celebrating Ian’s Ride.
(Airdate: March 5, 2026) In our March episode, Dianna and Mary Beth talk about starting seeds indoors using “season extenders” to get vegetables growing for an earlier harvest. Barbara and Julia talk about the 4 D’s of pruning flowering shrubs, and cover the possible benefits and risks of using horticultural and neem oils. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: March 4, 2026) Port Townsend State of the City address. Special live broadcast from the Port Pavilion in Point Hudson of the Port Townsend State of the City with Mayor Amy Howard and City Manager John Mauro.
(Airdate: March 3, 2026) Maryanne interviews Amanda Grace, owner of Good Man Sanitation. Amanda was a high school drop-out who somehow turned her life around and graduated from both high school & college. After bouncing around in all sorts of jobs, she determined that she wanted to run a small business. A friend introduced her to the then-owner of Good Man. Negotiations began. Servicing septic systems might not be the most glamorous of businesses but there’s a huge market. Thanks to paying a living wage, good health insurance and other basics she has close to zero turnover. But she wants to ‘pay it forward’ so she actively gives back to the community. She was recently elected to the School Board and also serves or served on the Board of Health and the Jefferson Community Foundation. Then there’s her three kids…
