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Booklovers’ Cafe – Ian Mackay, Ian’s Ride

(Airdate: March 3, 2026) Celebrating Ian’s Ride by Ian McKay, this year’s Community Read for Port Townsend library, host Cris Wilson welcomes Ian MacKay to Booklovers’ Cafe. While studying as a biology undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, Ian Mackay crashed his bike into a tree on campus. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, Mackay adapted to his new life with the help of his dedicated family, particularly his mother, Teena Woodward, and a group of quirky friends. After years of despair, and against all odds, he became an inspiring leader, an innovator with Apple, and a world-record-breaking athlete. In this intimate biography based on more than one hundred hours of interviews, journal entries, and more, writer Karen Polinsky recounts Ian’s accident and determined recovery, in which he discovered the healing power of nature and community. Ian’s Ride is both a personal journey and an adventure quest for nature lovers, endurance athletes, and anyone struggling with a life-changing loss or diagnosis. This deeply moving true story examines how we exist in our bodies, adapt to and overcome adversity, and what it means to push our limits.

Community Tides ~ 3/03/26

Hans Frederickson (Cascadia Solar), Kyle Chase (Jefferson Co. PUD), & Andy Cochrane (Power Trip Energy Corp.)

On alternate weeks each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new developments and paradigms with our vibrant community of creative and innovative citizens who do good work. This month Chris & Siobhan talk about all things Solar (and water) with Kyle Chase, Energy Efficiency Specialist with Jefferson County Public Utilities District No.1, Hans Frederickson, President of Frederickson Electric, and Andy Cochran, President & Founder of Power Trip Energy. We’ll talk about clean utility power, heat pumps, panels, batteries, Electric Vehicles, energy credits and financing, and what we see on the horizon.

Local News for 3/03/26

March 3, 2026: Diane Walker – Area traffic arrests; annual water flushing now through April (TRANSCRIPT)

County Public Health Report ~ 3/02/26

On this Months BOCC Public Health Report report, Dr. Allison Berry said that Influenza and RSV are still here in the community (and recommends vaccinations) but Covid-19 is virtually gone at the moment. Measles is getting national attention, the latest outbreak in South Carolina has come to Washington State but seems to be contained in Snohomish County. It is not here in Jefferson and Clallam County at this time. Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence reported on weather and climate trends and the effect they have on our water supply…

TARBOO 2026 Lineup Launch Party

KPTZ is so excited to join the Quilcene Lantern for the unveiling of the Tarboo 2026 lineup on Saturday, March 7 at 7pm. The show will set the tone for the new year featuring Tarboo alumni Black Ends, a gunk pop band from Seattle, and local fav’s NYBY. Tarboo Music Festival is an independent, grass-roots event that features both local and regional musicians and will be celebrating its third year of existence! Tarboo is a festival that celebrates the best that the PNW has to offer. The music is a reflection of the authenticity of our community and the beauty of the landscape. Brought to you by KPTZ and the Quilcene Lantern, we are so excited to know who will be performing at this year’s Tarboo Music Festival!

Record Show

(Airdate: March 2, 2026) KPTZ’s DJ Tate Munnich (“Chicken Scratch”, Thursday’s from 9 till 10pm) sat down with Nate Malmgren to learn more about the upcoming Port Townsend Record Show, which is at the American Legion Hall Saturday, March 14, 2026.

March 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights

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.

County Connections

(Airdate: February 27, 2026) Jim Burke and Commissioner co-host Heather Dudley Nollette welcome Bonnie Obremski, Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator. Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) originate before age 18, continue indefinitely, and cause limitations. A few examples of IDD include cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, various learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Jefferson County works to ensure residents experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have the choice, opportunity, and support to achieve full, active, and productive participation in community life.
For more info, see https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/455/Intellectual-Developmental-Disabilities.