Local News for 2/17/26
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#280 Lori Hanemann: A Friendly Chum
(Airdate: February 17, 2026) Maryanne interviews Lori Hanemann, owner of Chums, a tiny shop in the heart of the Port Hudson Marina. Lori’s always been something of a rolling stone – trading in life in California for working for non-profits in Fairbanks, Alaska. Then there was her stint in Croatia. But a girl’s got to follow her passion and it turns out it wasn’t Croatia. She next moved back to California and helped some tech “bros” launch their startup. Somehow she visited Port Townsend and decided it was her dream town. Most people would try to find a job. But Lori decided on a different path. Her shop “Chums” is barely a year old now. She’s still refining her concept. Her location draws both the boat crowd and the RVers. In addition to the normal supplies and lots of beer, wine, soft drinks and ice cream, she loves to feature local artists. Come spring, her outdoor patio is the planned center for mini gatherings.
Golden Shoals Live at Rainshadow Recording Studios
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.
City Hall Museum
(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.
February 16-28 KPTZ Programming Highlights
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.
County Connections
(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/.
Brewocracy Now ~ 2/12/26
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/
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#760 Butterflies of Washington, part 1
(Airdate: February 11, 2026) Please join Nature Now as we get ready for Spring by learning more about butterflies! Host Debaran Kelso speaks with Washington Butterfly Association members Regina Johnson and Dan Dunphy about our native butterflies.
