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# KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio Port Townsend

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## Posts

- [Local News for 6/21/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/21/local-news-for-6-21-23/)
- [Nature Now #624 Birds Nests, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/21/nature-now-624-birds-nests-part-2/) - (Airdate: June 21, 2023) Nature Now continues searching for bird nests in our neighborhood with host Debaran Kelso and guest Dr. Geoff Hammerson (part 2 of a two-part program).
- [Centrum Free Friday - Voice Works](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/29/centrum-free-friday-voice-works/) - KPTZ will broadcast live from Fort Worden! This Friday, June 30, KPTZ is pleased to share with you the first Free Friday Concert from Centrum. Featuring participants and faculty from the Voice Works workshop. Come early with your picnic and chairs to get a spot on the lawn for the 12:00 noon concert. KPTZ will
- [KPTZ's Love Fest Starts Today](https://www.kptz.org/2020/02/13/kptzs-love-fest-starts-today/) - It's on! KPTZ's LOVE FEST starts tonight. It's a 24-hour radio party and everyone is invited. Beginning Thursday, February 13 at 7pm with Pete Lack's Disco Geezer show, and running through Friday, February 14 at 7pm. Tune into KPTZ 91.9FM for live music, interviews, DJ sets and literary readings, here's a sneak peak! KPTZ Love
- [Poet by the Salish Sea](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/17/poet-on-the-salish/) - (Airdate: July 1, 2023) Washington Poet Laureate Arianne True chats about her life in poetry, her selection as Poet Laureate, and reads selections of her poems. She is joined by Kathryn Hunt who curates the Poetry on the Salish Sea series at Wilderbee Farm. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Jennifer Gold, Halfway to You](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/18/booklovers-cafe-jennifer-gold-halfway-to-you/) - (Airdate: July 18, 2023) Cris welcomes back up-and-coming Pacific Northwest author Jennifer Gold. They will be talking about her latest novel Halfway to You. This book addresses the themes of betrayal and forgiveness mixed with emotional and physical distance. A love affair that spans a lifetime and set in Paris, Greece, Rome, and the South Pacific as
- [Spotlight on May 1-15 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/05/03/spotlight-on-may-1-15-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for May 1-15. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the first half of May. 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.
- [Spotlight on January 1-15 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/01/01/spotlight-on-january-1-15-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for January 1-15.Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the first half of January.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.
- [Spotlight on January 16-31 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/01/15/spotlight-on-january-16-31-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for January 16-31.Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the second half of January.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.
- [Spotlight on February 15-28 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/02/14/spotlight-on-february-15-28-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for February 15-28. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the second half of February. 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.
- [Spotlight on March 16-31 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/03/16/spotlight-on-march-16-31-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for March 16-31. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the second half of March. 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.
- [Spotlight on April 16-30 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/04/15/spotlight-on-april-16-30-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for April 16-30. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the second half of April. 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.
- [Spotlight on May 16-31 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/05/15/spotlight-on-may-16-31-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for May 16-31. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the second half of May. 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.
- [Spotlight on June 1-15 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2022/05/30/spotlight-on-june-1-15-programming-highlights-2/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for June 1-15. Many of our program hosts provide specifics about what’s planned for the first half of June. 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.
- [July 16-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/15/july-16-31-kptz-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for July 16-31. 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.
- [Stephanie Schneiderman Trio Performing Live!](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/13/stephanie-schneiderman-trio-performing-live/) - Please join KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording in welcoming the Stephanie Schneiderman Trio to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, July 15 at 7:30pm. Stephanie Schneiderman is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest for her beautifully dark and deeply introspective sound that is both lush and intimate. She will be joined by Jenny Conlee of
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/23/county-connections-10/) - (Airdate: June 23, 2023) Jim Burke and co-host Greg Brotherton welcome Al Cairns, Director of Jefferson County Solid Waste, to talk about the County’s effort to create a plan to expand and upgrade the Solid Waste Transfer Facility.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/14/county-connections-11/) - (Airdate: July 14, 2023) Greg Brotherton zoomed in from Andrea's Beauty and Barber in Quilcene (where he was getting his hair cut) to talk with KPTZ guest host Taylor Clark about sewer systems (this seems to be a favorite topic for Taylor) as well as upcoming community meetings: July 19 at the Tri-Area Community Center,
- [Local News for 7/14/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/14/local-news-for-7-14-23/)
- [Local News for 7/13/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/13/local-news-for-7-13-23/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/13/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/13/brewocracy-now-7-13-23/) - Taylor Clark and John Mauro talked about the meeting last Monday with city department heads and council which is a kickoff for the 2024 budgeting process. John fielded questions about the leaky pipe at North Beach (Spoiler: It's not a sewer outfall, it drains the lagoon) and the deer problem (Note: Please don't feed the
- [Local News for 7/12/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/12/local-news-for-7-12-23/)
- [Light the Night Point Wilson Light Station Concert](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/11/light-the-night-point-wilson-light-station-concert/) - (Airdate: July 11, 2023) The U.S. Lighthouse Society at Point Wilson is an organization that is restoring the Pt. Wilson Light Station. Their efforts also include advocating for this historic icon, providing tours and yes continued restoration. This historic icon continues to need a vigilant watch over its care and as such the US Lighthouse
- [Peter Robinson Interviews Johnny Nicholas](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/06/pete-robinson-interviews-johnny-nicholas/) - On Tuesday, July 4th during Out of Nowhere, KPTZ DJ Peter Robinson had an opportunity to interview blues musician Johnny Nicholas. If you didn't have a chance to hear this live, here's a recording. Check out the words and music from the KPTZ studio.
- [Local News for 7/11/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/11/local-news-for-7-11-23/)
- [Nature Now #627 Bald Eagles](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/12/nature-now-627-bald-eagles/) - (Airdate: July 12, 2023) Julia and George Maynard invite Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos to view and learn about the active bald eagle nest near their property west of Port Townsend.
- [Jefferson Co. Museum of Art & History](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/10/jefferson-co-museum-of-art-history/) - (Airdate: July 10, 2023) Host Phil Andrus interviews Tara McCauley, Director of the Jefferson Co. Museum of Art & History.
- [In Conversation - Jonathan Stratman](https://www.kptz.org/2018/07/15/in-conversation-jonathan-stratman/) - (first aired July 10, 2018). Jonathan Stratman joins Sheila Bender via phone from Eugene, Oregon to discuss his novel series that makes pre-state Alaska come alive for middle grade and adult readers.
- [Local News for 7/07/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/07/local-news-for-7-07-23/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/06/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/06/brewocracy-now-7-06-23/) - Taylor Clark and John Mauro discussed the Fort Worden PDA, as well as some needed sewer repairs. The theme appeared to be "how the sausage is made" and poo! Listen in and find out why…. Also, John extended an invitation to join in for important meeting that will be held all day Monday with both
- [Local News for 7/06/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/06/local-news-for-7-06-23/)
- [Key City's Airness](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/03/key-citys-airness/) - (Airdate: July 3, 2023) Jim Burke talks with the cast members and mentors of The Key City Public Theatre’s production of AIRNESS, a play about an air guitar contest which is part of KCPT's educational program where teens act, direct and learn about technical production. He also has a conversation with Charles Durrett about a new
- [Local News for 7/05/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/05/local-news-for-7-05-23/)
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Bryn Nelson, Flush](https://www.kptz.org/2023/04/25/bryn-nelson-flush/) - (Airdate: April 25, 2023) Cris talks science and finds out what poo can do for you from author and microbiologist Bryn Nelson, PhD. The book is titled Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure. There are many aha moments as Bryn addresses human health concerns as well as the benefits of recycling and reusing
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Rebekah Anderson, The Grand Promise](https://www.kptz.org/2023/05/27/booklovers-cafe-rebekah-anderson-the-grand-promise/) - (Airdate: May 23, 2023) Rebecca Anderson comes to Booklovers' Cafe to introduce her new historical novel The Great Promise. This book was inspired by Rebecca’s family and stories about life in Eastern Washington during the building of the Grand Coulee Dam during the depression years of the mid thirties. “A great read from characters to
- [Local News for 7/04/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/04/local-news-for-7-04-23/)
- [County Public Health Report ~ 7/03/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/07/03/county-public-health-report-7-03-23/) - The following is a recording of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry. The summary below was provided by Casey Dolan, contributor to KPTZ’s Local News. Dr. Berry talked of two things: the first was
- [July 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/30/july-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for July 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.
- [Find Out the Thing about THING's Special Offer](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/30/find-out-the-thing-about-things-special-offer/) - KPTZ is pleased to partner with THING coming up this August at beautiful Fort Worden. THING Fest is offering a Fourth of July Single Day General Admission Ticket Offer of $30 OFF plus no fees! You can unlock this offer with the Password FIREWORKS. This opportunity is available from Friday June, 30 through Friday, July
- [Local News for 6/29/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/29/local-news-for-6-29-23/)
- [Local News for 6/30/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/30/local-news-for-6-30-23/)
- [2019 Fiddle Tunes Warmup](https://www.kptz.org/2019/06/28/2019-fiddle-tunes-warmup/) - KPTZ continues a 5-week broadcast of Joe McHugh’s “Rosin the Bow” podcast episodes leading up to Centrum's Fiddle Tunes Workshop in early July. “Rosin the Bow” explores some of the many roles the violin family of instruments play in the world today through a series of public radio programs, podcasts, and a comprehensive oral history archived
- [A Joyful Cry - Brazil’s Choro Music](https://www.kptz.org/2019/04/05/a-joyful-cry-brazils-choro-music/) - KPTZ announces a 4-week radio series on the history of Brazil’s Choro music. The show, A Joyful Cry: Brazil’s Choro Music was produced by WFMT Radio Network out of Chicago, and is hosted by Chicago flautist Julie Koidin and Brazilian musician Geraldo de Oliveira. It is presented in four one-hour segments documenting the history of
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 6/29/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/29/brewocracy-now-6-29-23/) - Taylor Clark and John Mauro caught up on what Taylor's got going on (hint: he's stepped up to be the interim General Manager for KPTZ as we search for a new GM). They talked about how important it is in a place like Port Townsend to step up and get involved. There was a good question
- [Nature Now #625   What your Food Ate, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/28/nature-now-625-what-your-food-ate/) - (Airdate: June 28, 2023) Join Nan Evans as she talks with scientists and authors, David Montgomery and Anne Biklé, about their recent book What Your Food Ate. This book deepens and broadens that old adage that “we are what we eat” by exploring how the health of soil ecosystems form the roots of a complex
- [Local News for 6/27/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/27/local-news-for-6-27-23/)
- [Local News for 6/28/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/28/local-news-for-6-28-23/)
- [Local News for 6/22/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/22/local-news-for-6-22-23/)
- [ART!](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/26/art/) - (Airdate: June 26, 2023) This week, host Jim Burke talks all about art with Virginia Ashby and Herman James, two painters who have a show, Psychedelic Summer, at the Grover Gallery through July. AND...the show Outside In is opening at the Jeanette Best Gallery on June 29. It is curated by Exhibitions Director Michael Vince
- [Varelse performing live at the Quimper Grange, June 24](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/23/varelse-performing-live-at-the-quimper-grange-june-24/) - KPTZ is happy to announce Varelse performing live at the Quimper Grange on Saturday, June 24 at 7pm. Varelse is a contemporary folk fusion group with roots in traditional Scandinavian folk music. In addition, Varelse also draws inspiration from North American fiddle tunes, Western European melodies, as well as African and Middle Eastern rhythmic tradition
- [Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye perform live Saturday, June 24](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/23/jamie-stillway-eric-skye-perform-live-saturday-june-24/) - KPTZ is excited to work with Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, June 24 at 7:30pm. Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye are both lifelong guitarists, who are both regarded as masters of the fingerpicking style of playing. They are currently touring to promote the
- [Local News for 6/23/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/23/local-news-for-6-23-23/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 6/22/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/23/brewocracy-now-6-23-23/) - Jim Burke subs for Taylor Clark and, with co-host John Mauro, welcomes Keith Darrock, Librarian of the Port Townsend Library, and the Third Occasional Surf Culture on the Strait of Juan de Fucaa and the Salish Sea Event (music, local surf art, and stories) at the Port Townsend Library on Friday June 30th from 6
- [Lino Rivera Candlelight Concert, June 22](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/22/lino-rivera-candlelight-concert-june-22/) - Please join KPTZ in welcoming chamber musician and concerto soloist Lino Rivera to the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 22 at 7pm as a part of our Candlelight Concert Series. Lino Rivera will be playing selections from Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and the Filipino composer Bernardino Custodio. This concert will be simulcast live on
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Erica Bauermeister, No Two Persons](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/20/booklovers-cafe-erica-bauermeister-no-two-persons/) - (Airdate: June 20, 2023) Booklover's Cafe welcomes back New York Times bestselling author, Erica Bauermeister. Her latest novel, No Two Persons, is definitely a Cris Pick! This story involves a single book read over the course of ten years by nine different people. How these people react and are influenced by the book is the
- [Local News for 6/20/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/20/local-news-for-6-20-23/)
- [The Westerlies and the Gravitas Quartet at QUUF 6/19](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/19/the-westerlies-and-the-gravitas-quartet-at-quuf-6-19/) - KPTZ is pleased to work with 4PT Production in welcoming the Westerlies and the Gravitas Quartet to Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Port Townsend on Monday, June 19 at 7:30pm. The Westerlies are a Seattle-bred, Brooklyn-based brass ensemble joined by Seattle based Gravitas Quartet. The Westerlies are known to navigate a wide array of venues
- [#225 New Owners of the Rose Theatre](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/27/225-new-owners-of-the-rose-theatre/) - (Airdate: June 27, 2023) Maryanne interviews George Marie and Michael D’Alessandro, the new owners of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend. This local couple stepped up to run the iconic theatre after founder Rocky Friedman decided that - after 30 years - it was time to retire. They are young and full of energy and vision. They share much of Rocky’s
- [Community Tides ~ 6/16/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/17/community-tides-6-16-23/) - Our special guests today are two out of three childhood friends who grew up here in Port Townsend and have co-founded a tiny game company called 3 Much Fun. Their first project is in true Port Townsend fashion. They have allowed their creative imaginations and talents to flourish unabashedly. Dakota, Henry, and Daniel also represent
- [#782 Noxious Weeds, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/15/782-noxious-weeds-part-2/) - (Airdate: July 15, 2026) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and our guest Sophie DeGroot, the Noxious Weed Coordinator for Jefferson County, for the promised second part of our program on invasive weeds! This week we get down and dirty out in the field, focusing on how to remove a couple of our arch enemies, English ivy
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/05/in-the-garden-6/) - (Airdate: June 4, 2026) June In the Garden talks about critters that we share our community with and how we can co-exist peacefully. Dianna and Mary Beth talk about critters causing havoc in your vegetable garden. Julia and Barbara offer strategies to reduce deer and rabbit damage in any garden. The show airs every Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/02/in-the-garden-7/) - (Airdate: July 2, 2026) In July In the Garden, we begin a series on garden amendments starting with nitrogen -- what it is, where to find it, and how it affects our plants. Barbara and Julia discuss summer pruning of fruit and ornamental trees with special guest Master Gardener Doug van Allen. The show airs every Thursday
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/06/50486/) - (Airdate: August 6, 2026) In August In the Garden, we continue our series on garden amendments with phosphorous. Mary Beth and Dianna cover what it is, where to find it, and how it affects our plants. Barbara and Julia quiz the team on how to create a fire-resistant garden, including fire-wise landscape ideas for fall planting.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 8/06/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/06/brewocracy-now-8-06-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro for his last appearance on KPTZ as a co-host. Taylor had some heartfelt observations and John reflected the importance of open and honest dialogue in moving us forward as a community. This is perhaps Taylor's favorite Brewocracy Now ever.
- [Local News for 8/06/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/06/local-news-for-8-06-26/)
- [Local News for 8/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/05/local-news-for-8-05-26/)
- [Local News for 8/04/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/04/local-news-for-8-04-26/)
- [The Beacon](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/03/the-beacon/) - (Airdate: August 3, 2026) Taylor Clark was joined by Nhatt Nichols, the editor and founder of The Jefferson County Beacon (JeffCoBeacon.com) and we learned about why the Beacon got started, how they are combatting misinformation without a paywall, and what is coming next as Nhatt steps down as editor.
- [County Public Health Report ~8/03/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/03/county-public-health-report-8-03-26/) - This Month, Willie Bence, DEM led off with an update on the fire around Spokane. Both he and Dr. Allison Berry talked about the strain this puts on the entire state including info about a VA Hospital that was evacuated there. As for smoke reports, the smoke due in Western WA will be mostly in
- [#785 iNaturalist](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/05/785-inaturalist/) - (Airdate: August 5, 2026) It’s Learning, It’s Fun, It’s Solid Science… It’s iNaturalist. It’s Learning, It’s Fun, It’s Solid Science… It’s iNaturalist! Join host, Nan Evans, and her guest Wendy Feltham, to explore fun and enriching ways to expand and enrich your nature observation experiences. iNaturalist is a free, non-profit, and community powered forum where
- [Chris Wallace](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/31/chris-wallace/) - (Airdate July 31, 2026) A faculty member at Centrum's Traditional Blues, gospel choir blues musician Chris Wallace joined KPTZ's Buzzy Donahue in the KPTZ Studios. More information is available here: https://centrum.org/staff/name/chris-wallace/
- [#676 Pacific Rhododendron Forest](https://www.kptz.org/2024/06/19/676-pacific-rhododendron-forest/) - (Airdate: June 19, 2024) We are all familiar with Washington’s state flower, the native Pacific Rhododendron. Did you know there is a classification for that ecosystem – it is called the Rhododendron forest. Remnants of the Rhododendron forest are on the Toandos Peninsula in Puget Sound and are technically part of a “globally imperiled plant
- [Jason Ricci on Blues Journey](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/30/jason-ricci-on-blues-journey/) - (Airdate July 30, 2026) Jason Ricci, friend of the station and Blues Harpist Extraordinaire, stopped by Blues Journey where he had a lot to say. Good times!
- [Local News for 7/30/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/30/local-news-for-7-30-26/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/30/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/30/brewocracy-now-7-30-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark did part 1 of an exit interview with Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, reviewing his (and the city's) accomplishments since November of 2019. Part 2 will be next week.
- [Local News for 7/29/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/29/local-news-for-7-29-26/)
- [Patricia Henley, Apple and Palm](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/28/patricia-henley-apple-and-palm/) - (Airdate: July 28, 2026) Booklovers Café host Cris Wilson welcomes Patricia Henley to the program. Patricia is an author, poet, playwright, and teacher. She is best known for her novel Hummingbird House, which was a National Book Award finalist. Today Cris is going to talk to Patricia about her new collection of stories, titled Apple
- [Local News for 7/28/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/28/local-news-for-7-28-26/)
- [Concerts on the Dock/Uncle Funk & The Dope 6](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/27/concerts-on-the-dock-uncle-funk-the-dope-6/) - KPTZ & PT Main Street’s Concerts on the Dock welcome Uncle Funk & The Dope 6 Thursday, August 6 from 5 to 7pm at Pope Marine Park in Downtown Port Townsend. A true crowd favorite, Uncle Funk & The Dope 6 brings the ultimate dance party to the dock. With a full horn section, deep
- [Local Forestry in the 21st Century](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/27/local-forestry-in-the-21st-century/) - (Airdate: July 27, 2026) Retired DNR forester Mike Cronin and Malloree Weinheimer, owner of Chickadee Forestry, talk of their professional relationship and the development of small-scale forest management in Jefferson County. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [#784 Seabirds as Sentinels](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/29/784-seabirds-as-sentinels/) - (Airdate: July 29, 2026) Today we are speaking with Dr. Eric Wagner about his book Seabirds as Sentinels. The Pacific coast—often called the "Blue Serengeti"—is one of the most productive ecosystems on earth and an important region for seabird research. The book's central theme is that seabirds serve as sentinels, or early-warning indicators, of the health
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/23/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/23/brewocracy-now-7-23-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Director of Public Works Steve King and they discussed the street construction going on around town. The city apparently does not know where each and every one of the potholes are and needs our help in reporting them. You can do your part by going to https://cityofpt.us/publicworks/page/report-concern-inquiry. (Note, if
- [Local News for 9/24/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/09/24/local-news-for-9-24-24/)
- [Local News for 12/26/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/26/local-news-for-12-26-23/)
- [Autumn 2019 - Exciting KPTZ Updates](https://www.kptz.org/2019/10/31/autumn-2019-exciting-kptz-updates/) - Autumn is upon us and, for KPTZ, it is an extremely exciting season this year. It’s also traditionally when community and public radio stations ask listeners for support. I’ll ask for yours below, but first I would like to tell you three reasons why we are excited. Construction of our new studios at Fort Worden
- [Radio Cascadia](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/30/radio-cascadia/) - On Wednesdays from 8-9pm a new live show, Radio Cascadia, will feature alternative, folk, and singer-songwriter artists from the Olympic Peninsula, Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia - the area we romantically call Cascadia. Radio Cascadia celebrates these local artists with their passionate stories, told from the amazing environment we in the Pacific NW are
- [#783 The The Wonders of Diversity](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/22/783-the-the-wonders-of-diversity/) - (Reprise airdate: July 22, 2026) Nan Evans talks with Thor Hanson, biologist and author, to explore the wonders of biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth from genes and species to ecosystems. Biodiversity encompasses the interactions between all living things, animals (including humans), plants, fungi, microorganisms and the environments they inhabit and communities
- [Local News for 7/22/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/22/local-news-for-7-22-26/) - July 22, 2026: Nigel O'Shea. John Mauro resigns as PT City Manager; financing sewer lift stations (TRANSCRIPT)
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/08/04/50351/) - (Airdate: August 4, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang Province, far above the people’s end of Heaven Lake. It took us two and a half hours to get here on horseback, and we were in no hurry to leave these beautiful meadows and mountain streams. On the way back there was some kind of quiet competition between
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/28/50349/) - (Airdate: July 28, 2026) Despite the daily arrival of a few hundred day trippers, the one thing that hasn’t changed is that the slopes surrounding Heavenly Lake are still home to the Kazakhs, who’ve been grazing their sheep here for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. To supplement their income they rent out yurts to
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/21/50342/) - (Airdate: July 21, 2026) When the Chinese first noticed the Kazakhs, they were part of the confederation of tribes known as the Wusun. That was two thousand years ago. Over the succeeding centuries the Wusun confederation mingled with other nomad groups, including the Turks, the Uyghurs and the Mongols. And finally in the 15th century
- [Jefferson County Library](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/20/jefferson-county-library/) - (Airdate: July 20, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark got to talk with Annie Scott, the director of the Jefferson County Library about the role of libraries in the modern world and services and programs the Jefferson County Library provides.
- [#290 Apple Martine - Health for All](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/21/290-apple-martine-health-for-all/) - (Airdate: July 21, 2026) Maryanne interviews Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health. Her parents were into what is usually called an alternative lifestyle. But Apple discovered a passion for learning. Her first degree was in zoology. Somehow that led her to healthcare and more specifically nursing. Many of us first became aware of
- [Local News for 4/02/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/04/02/local-news-for-4-02-24/)
- [2023 End-of-Year Letter](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/21/2023-end-of-year-letter/) - December 21, 2023 message from Taylor Clark, KPTZ Interim General Manager It’s certainly been quite a year for your favorite community radio station! Changes in leadership, challenges in planning, an on-going global pandemic and political turmoil, losing dear members of our radio community…. But through it all KPTZ has kept going, 24 hours a day,
- [#755 Christmas Bird Count and Changes in Bird Distribution](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/24/755-christmas-bird-count-and-changes-in-bird-distribution/) - (Airdate: December 24, 2025 ) Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Steve Hampton with the local Rainshadow Bird Alliance, formerly Admiralty Audubon, about the oldest citizen science program of its kind, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count or CBC. The CBC began on Christmas Day 1900 as a way to count birds rather than shoot them as
- [#754 Canopy of Titans](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/17/754-canopy-of-titans/) - (Airdate: December 17, 2025) Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks with Paul Koberstein, an award-winning environmental journalist and the co-author of the book Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest. Paul has explored many environmental issues through his career as a writer. Join us as we talk with
- [#750 Backyard Wildlife Certifications](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/19/750-backyard-wildlife-certifications/) - (Reprise airdate: November 19, 2025) The bad news – losses of bird and wildlife populations, extinction of species, and destruction of habitats. The good news – find hope and empowerment in your own home through the Backyard Wildlife Certification Program. Join Nature Now host Nan Evans and Cristie Lassen, co-owner of Wild Bird Unlimited in
- [#752 Climbing Washington's Mountains](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/03/752-climbing-washingtons-mountains/) - (Airdate: December 3, 2025) The stunning mountains of Western Washington draw many people who dream of reaching their summits. The views from these peaks can be breathtaking, but climbing them comes with significant challenges. Few know this better than Dave Rugh, who has spent decades climbing mountains. Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks with Dave
- [#751 Nurse Logs](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/26/751-nurse-logs/) - (Airdate: November 26, 2025) Nurse logs, a common site in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, blur the distinction between life and death as they support not only the next generation of trees, but also a host of other plant and animal species. Learn more about nurse logs and what the Jefferson Land Trust is
- [#749 Humpback Whale Aerial Acoustics](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/12/749-humpback-whale-aerial-acoustics/) - (Airdate: November 12, 2025) Nature Now takes a deep dive into the world of whale sound this week! Please join host Debaran Kelso as we speak with humpback whale expert Dr. Fred Sharpe, whose recent research has focused on aerial whale signals, the "blows", wheezes" and "thrums" of everyday life.
- [#748 Winter Birds](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/05/748-winter-birds/) - (Airdate: November 5, 2025) It’s getting cold and rainy outside. We have gotten out our winter clothes and rain boots, checked that our home’s furnace is working well, stocked up on comfort foods, and perhaps, planned a winter vacation to a warmer and sunnier place. As the seasons change, some birds migrate to warmer places.
- [#746 Sea Stars](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/22/746-sea-stars/) - (Reprise airdate: October 22, 2025) Nature Now host Nan Evans talks with University of Washington marine biologist and research, Dr. Jason Hodin about the mysteries of the endangered Sunflower Sea Star. If we can understand these intricacies, perhaps humans can help restore the endangered Sunflower Sea Star population in the Salish Sea by learning how
- [#745 Harbor Porpoises of the Salish Sea](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/15/745-harbor-porpoises-of-the-salish-sea/) - (Airdate; October 15, 2025) What was that “pffit, pffit” sound? That small, triangular fin? A dolphin? But it doesn’twant to play in our boat’s bow wake. Ah, it is a Harbor Porpoise, the smallest cetacean found in the Salish Sea. What do we know about them? Not very much it seems. Scientists are just learning
- [#744 Wildlife Tracking and Conservation, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/08/766-wildlife-tracking-and-conservation-part-1/) - (Reprise Airdate: October 8, 2025) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we speak with Scott Brinton, co-founder and executive director of the CedarRoot School, about tracking and its importance to wildlife conservation. This is part 1 of a two-part program.
- [#743 From Bam! to Burp! The Role of Carbon in Our World](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/01/743-from-bam-to-burp-the-role-of-carbon-in-our-world/) - (Airdate: October 1, 2025) Please join Nature Now this week as we explore the world of science books for kids! Debaran Kelso speaks with celebrated author Melissa Stewart about her upcoming book From Bam! to Burp! A Carbon Atom's Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU!
- [#741 Fall Mushrooms](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/17/741-fall-mushrooms/) - (Airdate: September 17, 2025) Nan Evans talks with local Port Townsend mushroomenthusiasts, Helen Kolff and Jessica Latourelle. They explore attitudes, myths, truths,and edibility of mushrooms. Did you know what we see are only the fruiting bodies ofextensive mycelial networks? Or, that they are not plants and they perform criticalecosystem functions. And, why are some people
- [#740 The Trees Are Speaking (Part 2)](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/10/740-the-trees-are-speaking-part-2/) - (Airdate: September 10, 2025) Join Nan Evans as she talks with Lynda Mapes, longtime environmental reporter for The Seattle Times, about how culture, economics and science have fundamentally changed how we use the timber resources and perceive our relationship with forests. Much of the conversation is driven by Mapes’ most recent book, The Trees are
- [#739 The Trees Are Speaking (part 1)](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/03/739-the-trees-are-speaking-part-1/) - (Airdate: September 3, 2025) Nan Evans talks with Lynda Mapes, longtime environmentalreporter for The Seattle Times, about how culture, economics and science havefundamentally changed how we use the timber resources and perceive our relationshipwith forests. Much of the conversation is driven by Mapes’ most recent book, The Treesare Speaking: Dispaches from the Salmon Forest.
- [#738 Wildlife Tracking and Conservation, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/27/738-wildlife-tracking-and-conservation-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: August 27, 2025) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we speak with Scott Brinton, co-founder and executive director of the CedarRoot School, about tracking and its importance to wildlife conservation. This is part 1 of a two-part program.
- [#737 Baby Dungeness Crabs and Light Traps](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/20/737-baby-dungeness-crabs-and-light-traps/) - (Reprise airdate: August 20, 2025) Dungeness crabs are hugely important in the Pacific Northwest – commercially, recreationally, ecologically, and traditionally. Yet scientists and resource managers don’t know how big the population is, how and why it varies over time, or how significant natural and human caused factors can impact these populations. Join Nan Evans to
- [#736 Pigeon Guillemots at the Hood Canal Bridge](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/10/736-pigeon-guillemots-at-the-hood-canal-bridge/) - (Airdate: August 13, 2025) Jackie Canterbury talks with Karin Ertl about the Salish Sea Guillemot Network and the Pigeon Guillemots that uniquely nest beneath the Hood Canal bridge. Pigeon Guillemot surveys began in 2004 on Whidbey Island. As of 2024, surveys are taking place in 8 different regions with about 250 volunteers! Our Jefferson County
- [#735 The Owls of Bainbridge Island (Part 2)](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/06/735-the-owls-of-bainbridge-island-part-2/) - (Airdate: August 6, 2025) Please join host Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos for Part 2 of our show learning more about the owls of Bainbridge Island! Owl expert Jamie Acker has invited us to his backyard wildlife sanctuary on Bainbridge Island, where he has been studying owls for the past 25 years. Part
- [#734 A Family’s Experience on Chimacum Ridge](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/30/734-a-familys-experience-on-chimacum-ridge/) - (Reprise airdate: July 30, 2025) Come with Nan Evans to the forests of Chimacum Ridge as she talks with Erik and Jen Kingfisher about their family’s experiences living at the foot of the Ridge and how strong relationships with place were built. Jen calls the Ridge “not spectacular, but perfect”. Hear about the ecological features
- [#733 Summer Bird Activities](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/23/733-summer-bird-activities/) - (Reprise airdate: July 23, 2025) Wander the woods with Nature Now’s Mary Robson and Gary Bullock for summer bird activities, especially fledglings.
- [#731 Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/09/731-wild-edible-and-medicinal-plants-part-2/) - (Reprise airdate: July 9, 2025) Please join us as we continue our field trip to explore the world of wild edible and medicinal plants! Debaran Kelso hosts this edition of Nature Now, as we are invited to the wild gardens of herbalist Nancy Slick to speak about some of her favorite medicinal plants. Part 2
- [#732 The Owls of Bainbridge Island (Part 1)](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/16/732-the-owls-of-bainbridge-island-part-1/) - (Airdate: July 16, 2025) Please join Nature Now as we learn more about the owls of Bainbridge Island! Host Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos meet with guest Jamie Acker in his own backyard wildlife sanctuary, to speak about his work studying owls near his home on Bainbridge Island for the past 25 years.
- [#730 Wild Medicinal Plants, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/02/730-wild-medicinal-plants-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: July 2, 2025) Please join us on a field trip to explore the world of wild edible and medicinal plants! Debaran Kelso hosts this edition of Nature Now, as we are invited to the wild gardens of herbalist Nancy Slick to speak about some of her favorite medicinal plants. Part 1 of a
- [#729 The Naturalist at Home](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/25/729-the-naturalist-at-home/) - (Reprise airdate: June 25, 2025) Nourish your curiosity about the natural world around us. Join Nan Evans as she talks with Kelly Brenner, Seattle author, artist and urban naturalist, about projects and experiments you can do around your home to explore the hidden worlds of life that share our spaces.
- [#728 Mammals of the Salish Sea](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/18/728-mammals-of-the-salish-sea/) - (Airdate: June 18, 2025) Marine mammals, especially the cetaceans, are a popular focus for wildlife viewing throughout the world. So, which species live here in the Salish Sea, and how are they doing? Local cetaceans include harbor porpoises, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, minke whales, gray whales, humpback, and killer whales. Other local marine mammals
- [#727 Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/11/727-kul-kah-han-native-plant-garden/) - (Airdate: June 11, 2025) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso this week as we speak with founder Linda Landkammer and naturalist Dr. Fred Sharpe out in the garden, celebrating the lovely Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden on a gorgeous summer afternoon!
- [#726 The Wonders of Diversity](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/04/726-the-wonders-of-diversity/) - (Airdate: June 4, 2025) Nan Evans talks with Thor Hanson, biologist and author, to explore the wonders of biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth from genes and species to ecosystems. Biodiversity encompasses the interactions between all living things, animals (including humans), plants, fungi, microorganisms and the environments they inhabit and communities they
- [#724 The Nature of Anderson Lake](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/21/724-the-nature-of-anderson-lake/) - (Reprise Airdate: May 21, 2025) Nature Now host Jackie Canterbury talks with Bev McNeil about the nature of Anderson Lake State Park. The park encompasses 496 acres of land with a diversity of plant communities, wetlands, and forests. The name bears the family name of an earlier owner, Amanda Anderson. The land was purchased in
- [#723 Plankton Worlds, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/14/723-plankton-worlds-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: May 14, 2025) Ancient bacteria, single cells and long strands of strange little plants, plus minute single celled animals and weird fantastical animal larvae – these are the members of the Earth’s massive and hugely important planktonic ecosystems. Come with Nan Evans as she talks with Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens about this strange world
- [#721 Secretive Wetland Birds](https://www.kptz.org/2025/04/30/721-secretive-wetland-birds/) - (Airdate: April 30, 2025) In this reprise airing, host Debaran Kelso delves into the amazing world of secretive wetland birds! Our guest is Cindy Easterson from the Puget Sound Bird Observatory. She is program manager for the Regional Wetland Secretive Bird Monitoring Project, and will share details on this grand new research effort in our
- [#722 Connecting with Birds Through Photographs](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/07/722-connecting-with-birds-through-photographs/) - (Airdate: May 7, 2025) Nan Evans talks with Port Townsend photographer Kerry Tremain about the beauty of his bird photography and the emotional connections we all have to birds once we open ourselves to honor that we humans co-evolved with birds.
- [#720 Seabird Conservation, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2025/04/23/720-seabird-conservation-part-2/) - (Airdate: April 23, 2025) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we take up Part 2 of our conversation about seabird conservation with our guest Peter Harrison, this time joined by his wife Shirley Metz. Peter is a world-renowned seabird expert, artist, and conservationist, and his wife Shirley an avid adventurer and conservationist in
- [#719 Whale Tales from a NOAA Scientist](https://www.kptz.org/2025/04/16/719-whale-tales-from-a-noaa-scientist/) - (Airdate: April 16, 2025) Whales of Alaska have been studied by NOAA scientists for many years. For a third of acentury, Dave Rugh flew in small aircraft, stood on sea cliffs, rode various ships, and spent a lot of time on sea ice documenting the abundance of whales around Alaska. This included the enigmatic bowhead
- [#718 Birds and Their Feathers, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2025/04/09/718-birds-and-their-feather-part-2/) - (Airdate: April 9, 2025) Nan Evans and Christie Lassen are at it again in this Part 2 of “Birds and Their Feathers”. Join them this week as they explore such topics as: What is the impact of diet on feathers? How do feathers keep birds warm? And cool? How do feathers help birds fly?
- [#717 Plankton Worlds, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/04/02/717-plankton-worlds-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: April 2, 2025) Ancient bacteria, single cells and long strands of strange little plants, plus minute single celled animals and weird fantastical animal larvae – these are the members of the Earth’s massive and hugely important planktonic ecosystems. Come with Nan Evans as she talks with Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens about this strange world
- [#716 Seabird Conservation, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/03/26/716-seabird-conservation-part-1/) - (Airdate: March 26, 2025) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we welcome our special guest Peter Harrison. Peter is a world renown seabird expert, artist, and conservationist, and this week we will be speaking about writing and illustrating his beautiful new book Seabirds: The New Identification Guide. We end with exploring the world
- [#715 Birds and Their Feathers, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/03/26/715-birds-and-their-feathers-part-1/) - (Airdate: March 19, 2025) Envision a bird – any bird. What do you first notice? The feathers, of course. But, what do you really know about those beautiful and amazingly variable structures? Join Nan Evans and Christie Lassen to explore feather forms and structures, colors and patterns, and the incredible usefulness and functions of feathers.(Part
- [#713 - Our Favorite Books](https://www.kptz.org/2025/03/05/713-our-favorite-books/) - (Airdate: March 5, 2025) This week Nature Now hosts, Jackie Canterbury, Nan Evans, and Debaran Kelso, got together to share their best reads and top “wish list” books to read in the coming year. As naturalists, the choices include some great natural history picks. But their eclectic tastes range across poetry, philosophy, history, personal reflections
- [#714 The Cougar Conundrum, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/03/12/714-the-cougar-conundrum-part-1/) - (Reprise Airdate: March 12, 2025) Please join host Debaran Kelso and puma specialist Dr. Mark Elbroch as we explore both mountain lion ecology, and how we might learn to share our world with this large successful predator. Part 1 of a two part program.
- [#712 Learning About Nature in the Democratic Classroom, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/26/712-learning-about-nature-in-the-democratic-classroom-part-2/) - (Airdate: February 26, 2025) Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks again with Brittaney Drake about science visualization and bird illustration techniques. In Part I we talked to Brittaney about teaching nature at the Pearl Remote Democratic High School in Seattle, Washington, with focus on the democratic classroom. Today we will explore science illustration which is ‘art in service
- [#709 Learning about Nature in the Democratic Classroom, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/05/709-learning-about-nature-in-the-democratic-classroom/) - (Airdate: February 5, 2025) Jackie Canterbury talks with Brittaney Drake about her work at The Pearl Remote Democratic High School in Seattle, Washington where she teaches about nature using a visual arts curriculum. Her teaching style follows the fundamentals of Dr. Art Pearl. Dr. Pearl developed the Democratic classroom in Eugene Oregon. He inspired the
- [#711 Last Child in the Woods](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/19/711-last-child-in-the-woods/) - (Airdate: February 19, 2025) Saving Ourselves and Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder. Are we dimishing our lives of the senses? Nan Evans talks with special guest Richard Louv, author of many books examining the crucial connections between the natural world and human physical, mental, social and even cultural health. Richard Louv first developed the
- [#710 The Sense of Wonder](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/12/710-the-sense-of-wonder/) - (Reprise airdate: February 12, 2025) Mary Robson and Gary Bullock share experiences while observing nature, basing their thoughts on Rachel Carson's essay A Sense of Wonder.
- [#708 Washington's Native Bees](https://www.kptz.org/2025/01/29/708-washingtons-native-bees/) - (Airdate: January 29, 2025) Buzzz….. Think of a bee. Do you see a honey bee gathering pollen and making honeyin its hive? Is it native to the Western Hemisphere? No! Think of another bee. Do you see a bumble bee? Perhaps a picture or a drawing? Think of another bee. Having problems? Do you know
- [#707 Learning Bird Songs by Ear](https://www.kptz.org/2025/01/22/707-learning-bird-songs-by-ear/) - (Reprise Airdate: January 22, 2025) Join host Nan Evans as she heads into a local forest with another Nature Now host, Jackie Canterbury. Jackie will help Nan and listeners learn to better identify birds by ear and understand some of their special behavior.
- [#706 Current Wildlife Research on the Olympic Peninsula](https://www.kptz.org/2025/01/15/706-current-wildlife-research-on-the-olympic-peninsula/) - (Airdate: January 15, 2025) Please join host Debaran Kelso and our guest wildlife biologist Betsy Howell of the US Forest Service, as we review recent wildlife research projects being conducted on the Olympic National Forest.
- [#705 A New Year's Reading List](https://www.kptz.org/2025/01/08/705-a-new-years-reading-list/) - (Reprise Airdate: January 8, 2025) Nature Now hosts Debaran Kelso, Nan Evans, and Jackie Canterbury have a good time sharing their favorite recent natural history books. Join the fun and start your 2024 “to read” list.
- [#702 What Owls Know, What Humans Believe](https://www.kptz.org/2024/12/18/702-what-owls-know-what-humans-believe/) - (Reprise airdate: December 18, 2024) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we explore the fascinating world of screech owls! Renowned ecologist Dr. Carl Safina is our guest, speaking about his most recent book Alfie & Me – What Owls Know, What Humans Believe, which describes his family’s raising of an orphaned Eastern Screech
- [#701 - Wildlife Conservation Essays](https://www.kptz.org/2024/12/11/701-wildlife-conservation-essays/) - (Airdate: December 11, 2024) Please join Nature Now this week as host Debaran Kelso speaks with author Betsy Howell about her recently published book of essays Wild Forest Home- Stories of Conservation in the Pacific Northwest. Betsy is a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Forest Service and has been on our program several times over
- [#700 Mushroom Foray, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/12/04/700-mushroom-foray-part-2/) - (Reprise Airdate: December 4, 2024) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso on a fall mushroom hunt with fellow fungiphiles Maxwell Fisher, Baylin Speidel, and Shawn Gisriel! This is part 2 of a two-part series.
- [#699 Christmas Bird Count](https://www.kptz.org/2024/11/27/699-christmas-bird-count/) - (Airdate: November 27, 2024) Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Steve Hampton with the local Rainshadow Bird Alliance, formerly Admiralty Audubon, about the oldest citizen science program of its kind, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count or CBC. The CBC began on Christmas Day 1900 as a way to count birds rather than shoot them as people
- [#698 Backyard Wildlife Certifications](https://www.kptz.org/2024/11/20/698-backyard-wildlife-certifications/) - (Airdate: November 20, 2024) The bad news - losses of bird and wildlife populations, extinction of species, and destruction of habitats. The good news - find hope and empowerment in your own home through the Backyard Wildlife Certification Program. Join Nature Now host, Nan Evans, and Cristie Lassen, co-owner of Wild Bird Unlimited in Gardiner,
- [#697 The Parrot and the Igloo](https://www.kptz.org/2024/11/13/697-the-parrot-and-the-igloo/) - (Airdate: November 13, 2024) Please join us at Nature Now as we explore new perspectives on the critical topic of climate change! Host Debaran Kelso speaks with celebrated author David Lipsky on the subject of his latest book The Parrot and the Igloo - Climate and the Science of Denial.
- [#657 The Sense of Wonder](https://www.kptz.org/2024/02/07/657-the-sense-of-wonder/) - (Airdate: February 7, 2024) Mary Robson and Gary Bullock share experiences while observing nature, basing their thoughts on Rachel Carson's essay A Sense of Wonder.
- [#696 Chickadee Forestry](https://www.kptz.org/2024/11/06/696-chickadee-forestry/) - (Airdate: November 6, 2024) Jackie Canterbury talks with Malloree Weinheimer, founder of Chickadee Forestry LLC, a female owned and operated small business which she started in 2018. Malloree works to find solutions in forest management to support the land and its people in a new and different way. Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks with
- [#695 Mushroom Foray, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/30/695-mushroom-foray-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: October 30, 2024) We join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso on a fall mushroom hunt with fellow fungiphiles Maxwell Fisher, Baylin Speidel, and Shawn Gisriel! This is part 1 of a two-part series.
- [#694 Community Forestry on Chimacum Ridge, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/23/694-community-forestry-on-chimacum-ridge-part-2/) - (Airdate: October 23, 2024) Community forestry? What is that? Find out as Nan Evans meets up with Jefferson Land Trust staff and advisors on Chimacum Ridge to explore what is happening there now that the Land Trust owns the property.
- [#692 Community Forestry on Chimacum Ridge, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/09/692-community-forestry-on-chimacum-ridge-part-1/) - (Airdate: October 9, 2024) Community forestry? What is that? Find out as Nan Evansmeets up with Jefferson Land Trust staff and advisors on Chimacum Ridge to explorewhat is happening there now that the Land Trust owns the property.
- [#690 Learning Bird Songs by Ear](https://www.kptz.org/2024/09/25/690-learning-bird-songs-by-ear/) - (Airdate: September 25, 2024) Join host Nan Evans as she heads into a local forest with another Nature Now host, Jackie Canterbury. Jackie will help Nan and listeners learn to better identify birds by ear and understand some of their special behavior.
- [#689 Wildlife Tracking and Conservation, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/09/18/wildlife-tracking-and-conservation-part-1/) - (Airdate: September 18, 2024) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we speak with Scott Brinton, co-founder and executive director of the CedarRoot School, about tracking and its importance to wildlife conservation. This is part 1 of a two-part program.
- [#688 Hard Rock Geology in East Jefferson County, Part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/09/11/688-hard-rock-geology-in-east-jefferson-county-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: September 11, 2024) Tamanowas Rock-What is it? Nan Evans explores significant rocky out-croppings in Eastern Jefferson County – Tamanowas Rock and Peregrine Rock just west of Chimacum – with geologists Michael Machette and Jeff Tepper. In Part 1, we learn how Tamanowas Rock was formed, what it can tell about the ancient landscape
- [#685 Pigeon Guillemot Survey, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/08/21/685-pigeon-guillemot-survey-part-2/) - (Reprise airdate: August 21, 2024) Brenda Johnson is the leader of the East Jefferson Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey which is part of the Salish Sea Guillemot Network. The network is a community science project that monitors breeding colonies across our region to understand their role in healthy coastal ecosystems. Join Jackie Canterbury as she discusses
- [#684 Pigeon Guillemot Survey, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/08/14/684-pigeon-guillemot-survey-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: August 14, 2024) Brenda Johnson is the leader of the East Jefferson Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey which is part of the Salish Sea Guillemot Network. The network is a community science project that monitors breeding colonies across our region to understand their role in healthy coastal ecosystems. Join Jackie Canterbury as she discusses
- [#687 Baby Dungeness Crabs and Light Traps](https://www.kptz.org/2024/09/04/687-baby-dungeness-crabs-and-light-traps/) - (Airdate: September 4, 2024) Dungeness crabs are hugely important in the Pacific Northwest – commercially, recreationally, ecologically, and traditionally. Yet scientists and resource managers don’t know how big the population is, how and why it varies over time, or how significant natural and human caused factors can impact these populations. Join Nan Evans to explore
- [#686 Dungeness River Nature Center, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/08/28/686-dungeness-river-nature-center-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: August 28, 2024) Please join host Debaran Kelso as we meet at the remarkable Dungeness River Nature Center with our special guests and founding members Annette Hanson and Clare Manis Hatler, telling the story of how the dream of a world class nature center came to life! Part 1 of a two part
- [#683 Bald Eagles](https://www.kptz.org/2024/08/08/683-bald-eagles/) - (Reprise airdate: August 8, 2024) Julia and George Maynard invite Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos to view and learn about the active bald eagle nest near their property west of Port Townsend.
- [#682 What Your Food Ate, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/07/31/682-what-your-food-ate-part-2/) - (Reprise airdate: July 31, 2024) Join Nan Evans as she talks with scientists and authors, David Montgomery and Anne Biklé, about their recent book What Your Food Ate. This is part 2 of a two-part story.
- [#681 Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/07/24/681-wild-edible-and-medicinal-plants-part-2/) - (Airdate: July 24, 2024) Please join us as we continue our field trip to explore the world of wild edible and medicinal plants! Debaran Kelso hosts this edition of Nature Now, as we are invited to the wild gardens of herbalist Nancy Slick to speak about some of her favorite medicinal plants. Part 2 of
- [#680 Pigeon Guillemot Survey, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/07/17/680-pigeon-guillemot-survey-part-1/) - (Reprise Airdate: July 17, 2024) Dr. Brenda Johnson is the leader of the East Jefferson Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey which is part of the Salish Sea Guillemot Network. This network is a community science project that monitors breeding colonies of Pigeon Guillemots, an endemic seabird. Join Jackie Canterbury as she discusses the project with Dr.
- [#678 What Your Food Ate, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/07/03/678-what-your-food-ate-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: July 3, 2024) Join Nan Evans as she talks with scientists and authors, David Montgomery and Anne Biklé, about their recent book What Your Food Ate. This book deepens and broadens that old adage that “we are what we eat” by exploring how the health of soil…
- [#679 Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/07/10/679-wild-edible-and-medicinal-plants-part-1/) - (Airdate: July 10, 2024) Please join us on a field trip to explore the world of wild edible and medicinal plants! Debaran Kelso hosts this edition of Nature Now, as we are invited to the wild gardens of herbalist Nancy Slick to speak about some of her favorite medicinal plants. Part 1 of a two
- [#677 The Naturalist at Home](https://www.kptz.org/2024/06/27/677-the-naturalist-at-home/) - (Airdate: June 26, 2024) Nourish your curiosity about the natural world around us. Join Nan Evans as she talks with Kelly Brenner, Seattle author, artist and urban naturalist, about projects and experiments you can do around your home to explore the hidden worlds of life that share our spaces.
- [#674 Chimacum Ridge Through the Eyes of a Geologist](https://www.kptz.org/2024/06/05/674-chimacum-ridge-through-the-eyes-of-a-geologist/) - (Reprise airdate: June 5, 2024) Nan Evans and Tim Lawson wander around the top of Chimacum Ridge and wonder what various clues reveal about the geological history of the area. For instance, what different stories do Center Valley and Beaver Valley tell about their formation?
- [#675 What Your Food Ate, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/06/12/675-what-your-food-ate-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: June 12, 2024) Join Nan Evans as she talks with scientists and authors, David Montgomery and Anne Biklé, about their recent book What Your Food Ate. This book deepens and broadens that old adage that “we are what we eat” by exploring how the health of soil ecosystems form the roots of a
- [#673 Plankton Worlds, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/05/29/673-plankton-worlds-part-2/) - (Airdate: May 29, 2024) Nan Evans and Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens continue to explore the weird world of plankton. Did you know, some plankton can make water go bad? Eutrophication – too much of a good thing. Photosynthesis – A good thing - taking sunlight and producing oxygen, enabling life as we know it. Cyanobacteria –
- [#672 Secretive Wetland Birds](https://www.kptz.org/2024/05/22/672-secretive-wetland-birds/) - (Airdate: May 22, 2024) Please join host Debaran Kelso as we delve into the amazing world of secretive wetland birds! Our guest is Cindy Easterson from the Puget Sound Bird Observatory. She is program manager for the Regional Wetland Secretive Bird Monitoring Project, and will share details on this grand new research effort in our
- [#671 Bird Nests, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/05/15/671-bird-nests-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: May 15, 2024) Please join host Debaran Kelso and guest Dr. Geoff Hammerson as we go on a field trip looking for bird nests (Part 1 of a two-part program),
- [#666 Plankton Worlds, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/04/10/nn666-plankton-worlds/) - (Airdate: April 10, 2024) Ancient bacteria, single cells and long strands of strange little plants, plus minute single celled animals and weird fantastical animal larvae – these are the members of the Earth’s massive and hugely important planktonic ecosystems. Come with Nan Evans as she talks with Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens about this strange world and
- [#663 The Manis Mastodon, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/03/20/663-the-manis-mastodon-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: March 20, 2024) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with special guest Clare Manis Hatler about finding what came to be known as "The Manis Mastodon" on their farm in Sequim in 1977. It is still one of the most significant archaeological finds in North America! Part…
- [#670 - Snails of the Pacific Northwest, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/05/08/670-snails-of-the-pacific-northwest-part-2/) - (Airdate: May 8, 2024) Nan Evans welcomes back Ric Brewer for part two of their “Snail Tales” conversation with a discussion of the native snails and slugs of the Pacific Northwest. Our moist temperate climate is just right for these gastropods (that means “Stomach-Footed). And, for a final conversational treat, consider eating snails (i.e., escargots)
- [#668 The Cougar Conundrum, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/04/24/668-the-cougar-conundrum-part-2668/) - (Airdate: April 24, 2024) Please join host Debaran Kelso and puma specialist Dr. Mark Elbroch as we continue to explore both mountain lion ecology, and how we might learn to share our world with this large successful predator. This is part 2 of a two-part program.
- [#667 The Manis Mastodon, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2024/04/17/667-the-manis-mastodon-part-2/) - (Reprise airdate: April 17, 2024) Host Debaran Kelso speaks with special guest Clare Manis Hatler about finding what came to be known as "The Manis Mastodon" on their farm in Sequim in 1977. It's still one of the most significant archaeological finds in North America!
- [#665 Snails of the Pacific Northwest, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/04/03/665-snails-of-the-pacific-northwest-part-1/) - (Airdate: April 3, 2024) Curious about the role played by snails in shaping human history? Fashion? Diet? Economics? Class and Politics? Or even, what makes snails such a huge, diverse and successful group of creatures? Join Nan Evans as she talks with snail conservationist, farmer, and all around snail lover, Ric Brewer, to explore these,
- [#664 The Nature of Anderson Lake](https://www.kptz.org/2024/03/27/664-the-nature-of-anderson-lake/) - (Airdate: March 27, 2024) Nature Now host Jackie Canterbury talks with Bev McNeil about the nature of Anderson Lake State Park. The park encompasses 496 acres of land with a diversity of plant communities, wetlands, and forests. The name bears the family name of an earlier owner, Amanda Anderson. The land was purchased in 1947.
- [#662 Gray Whales](https://www.kptz.org/2024/03/13/662-gray-whales/) - (Reprise airdate: March 13, 2024) Join Nan Evans and John Calambokidis, whale scientist, as they discuss gray whale migrations from Baja California to the Arctic - how does that epic voyage benefit the whales? Recording the program from Mexico where she was visiting a gray…
- [#661 The Cougar Conundrum, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2024/03/06/661-the-cougar-conundrum-part-1/) - (Airdate: March 6, 2024) Please join host Debaran Kelso and puma specialist Dr. Mark Elbroch as we explore both mountain lion ecology, and how we might learn to share our world with this large successful predator. Part 1 of a two part program.
- [#660 Earth's Wild Music](https://www.kptz.org/2024/02/28/660-earths-wild-music/) - (Reprise airdate: February 28, 2024) Nan Evans and Kathleen Dean Moore, a philosopher, writer, and environment activist, explore moral and ethical perspectives on the earth’s climate crisis and the ongoing sixth great extinction of living species. And, what we are called to do…
- [#659 Water, Wonder and Wellness](https://www.kptz.org/2024/02/21/659-water-wonder-and-wellness/) - (Airdate: February 21, 2024) Many of us who live near and ocean know in our hearts, bones and minds about the wonders of living near the water. Join Nan Evans as she talks with Paola Espitia of Ola-Pi Creative about marine biology and the science behindthese benefits.
- [#658 Humpback Whales and Bubble Rings](https://www.kptz.org/2024/02/14/658-humpback-whales-and-bubble-rings/) - (Airdate: February 14, 2024) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we dive once again into the fascinating world of humpback whales with Dr. Fred Sharpe! This week we will focus on the phenomenon of "bubble ring" formation, and what they might mean as a form of communication.
- [#655 Latest News on the Pinto Abalone](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/25/nn655-latest-news-on-the-pinto-abalone/) - (Reprise airdate: January 25, 2024) Get the latest on efforts to restore the endangered Pinto Abalone populations in the Salish Sea with Nan Evans and Josh Bouma of the Puget Sound Restoration Fund. Plus, think about how conservation scientists design species recovery plans.
- [#654 Humpback Whales, Fermi's Paradox and Curious Aliens](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/17/654-humpback-whale-communication-part-1/) - (Airdate: January 17, 2024) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we explore the mysteries of the Universe with Dr. Fred Sharpe! Fred has been studying humpback whale social behavior for many years, and for the past decade has joined with SETI to think about intelligent life in the cosmos, and how understanding animal
- [#650 Derelict Crab Pots and Robotics Used to Retrieve Them" part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/20/derelict-crab-pots-and-robotics-used-to-retrieve-them-part-2/) - (Airdate: December 20, 2023) Thousands of crab pots go untended yearly in the Salish Sea; their release causes crab loss and ship damage. Nan Evans talks with Nathaniel Ashford about efforts of Port Townsend’s STEM Club (science, technology,engineering) to salvage those lost pots using robotics. This is part 2 of a two part show that first aired
- [#651 Christmas Bird Count History and Trends](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/28/nn651-christmas-bird-count-history-and-trends/) - (Airdate: December 27, 2023) Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Steve Hampton about the oldest citizen science program of its kind, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count or CBC. The CBC began on Christmas Day 1900 as a way to count birds rather than shoot them as people began to become visibly concerned about declining bird populations.
- [#644 Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/08/nn644-spirit-whales-and-sloth-tales/) - (Airdate: November 8, 2023) Fossil Weekend is coming up in Port Townsend. Listen to Nan Evans talk with paleontologist Liz Nesbitt and natural history writer David Williams about fossils of Washington State, especially the Olympic Peninsula and the Puget Sound area. Liz and David will share stories and explore many of the tales of ancient
- [#653 - Meeting of Marine Science and Art](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/10/653-meeting-of-marine-science-and-art/) - (Airdate: January 10, 2024) Host Nan Evans talk with local “thalassophile” Nam Siu about his love for the ocean, hiswork and adventures protecting marine life and ecosystems, and his artistic pursuits. Nam is a wizard of the traditional Japanese art of making fish impressions and at creating beautiful pressings of marine algae. His science inspires
- [#652 A New Year's Reading List](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/03/652-a-new-years-reading-list/) - (Airdate: January 3, 2024) Nature Now hosts Debaran Kelso, Nan Evans, and Jackie Canterbury have a good time sharing their favorite recent natural history books. Join the fun and start your 2024 “to read” list. And, if listeners want to add their favorites, drop the team an email at naturenow@kptz.org.
- [#649 What Owls Know, What Humans Believe](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/13/649-what-owls-know-what-humans-believe/) - (Airdate: December 13, 2023) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we explore the fascinating world of screech owls! Renowned ecologist Dr. Carl Safina is our guest, speaking about his most recent book Alfie & Me - What Owls Know, What Humans Believe, which describes his family's raising of an orphaned Eastern Screech Owl
- [#648 Sea Otter Conservation](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/06/648-sea-otter-conservation/) - (Airdate: December 6, 2023) Nan Evans talks with Jim Bodkin about what scientists have learned about otter ecology and conservation since they were nearly forced into extinction by fur hunters – specifically how important sea otters are to healthy, diverse and resilient ocean ecosystems. How do we know if and when the sea otters have
- [#647 Biology of Sea Otters, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/29/647-biology-of-sea-otters-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: November 29, 2023) Host Nan Evans interviews Research Wildlife Biologist Jim Bodkin in Part 1 of a 2-part discussion of sea otters.
- [#646 Mushroom Foray, part 2](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/22/646-mushroom-foray-part-2/) - (Airdate: November 22, 2023) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso on a fall mushroom hunt with fellow fungiphiles Maxwell Fisher, Baylin Speidel, and Shawn Gisriel! This is part 2 of a two-part series.
- [#645 Dungeness Levee Setback](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/15/dungeness-levee-setback/) - (Airdate: November 15, 2023) In this reprise airing, host Mary Robson discusses with Hansi Hals from the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe the Dungeness River's northwest 2-mile levee, which is altering the water flow and flood management.
- [#643 Mushroom Foray, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/01/643-mushroom-foray-part-1/) - (Airdate: November 1, 2023) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso on a fall mushroom hunt with fellow fungiphiles Maxwell Fisher, Baylin Speidel, and Shawn Gisriel! This is part 1 of a two-part series.
- [Local News for 11/01/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/01/local-news-for-11-01-23/)
- [21st Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour](https://www.kptz.org/2023/09/13/21st-annual-jefferson-county-farm-tour/) - KPTZ is proud to be a sponsor of the 21st Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. Taking place on September 16 and 17 from 10am to 4pm each day, the goal of the Farm Tour is to celebrate locally grown food, fiber and farm made products. This year will feature 14 farms and 3 school gardens
- [Local News for 9/01/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/09/01/local-news-for-9-01-23/)
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- [An Evening with Gordon Bok](https://www.kptz.org/2022/09/08/an-evening-with-gordon-bok/) - Originally aired in two segments on the June 5, 2022 Cats in Our Laps, "An Evening with Gordon Bok" is a mix of an extended interview by Phil Andrus of Gordon with selections from his many recordings.
- [Happening Now on the Local 91.9FM Airwaves!](https://www.kptz.org/2022/03/11/happening-now-on-the-local-91-9fm-airwaves/) - We are asking for your support during this FLASH FUNDRAISER. Help KPTZ sustain and grow! Make a Donation ~ here on the website, and certainly all forms of payment are welcome! This two-day FLASH FUNDRAISER will go twice as far in funding your community radio station, because: Up to $10,000, every dollar you contribute will be matched!
- [Local News for 2/16/22](https://www.kptz.org/2022/02/16/local-news-for-2-16-22/)
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- [Local News for 12/16/21](https://www.kptz.org/2021/12/16/local-news-for-12-16-21/)
- [Local New for 12/15/21](https://www.kptz.org/2021/12/15/local-new-for-12-15-21/)
- [KPTZ's Three For All](https://www.kptz.org/2019/03/06/kptzs-three-for-all/) - Join us this Wednesday afternoon from 1-5pm for a Three For All FUNd Drive for the Build KPTZ a New Home campaign. We've code named it “Triple Play” to emphasize the 2:1 Sage Match that triples all your donations. This on-air event will start off with Charlie Bermant’s “Threefers” program from 1-3pm. Charlie (with co-host
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/16/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/16/brewocracy-now-7-16-26/) - KPTZ'S Taylor Clark and Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro were joined by Mayor Amy Howard and we talked about last Monday's Council all-day planning meeting setting priories for the 2027 work plan. Also, coming up, Mayor Howard let us know about a July 27 Special Workshop meeting where Council will be discussing leadership. John
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/16/silk-120/) - (Airdate: July 14, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang Province at Heaven Lake, high in the Heavenly Mountains north of Urumqi, lying in our Yurt under a pile of blankets, sipping Cognac and recalling the story of how the Chinese and our hosts got together—our hosts being the Kazakh nomads in the Yurt next-door…
- [#289 Barb Trailer - Wooden Boat Captain](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/07/289-barb-trailer-wooden-boat-captain/) - (Airdate: July 7, 2026) Maryanne interviews Barb Trailer who runs the annual Wooden Boat Festival. This is Festival #49 and —according to Barb—it’s bigger and better than ever. Roughly 26,000 people show up annually. The biggest problem is that there’s nowhere for that many people to overnight in PT. It’s not just about fabulous wooden
- [#287 Eron Berg - Steering the Port of Port ownsend](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/10/287-eron-berg/) - (Airdate: June 9, 2026) Maryanne interviews Eron Berg, the Executive Director of the Port of Port Townsend. Maritime trades account for roughly 30% of all employment in PT and Berg manages it all, including things that most of us might not think of as part of the Port. For example, the airport is within his
- [Local News for 7/15/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/15/local-news-for-7-15-26/)
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 7/14/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/14/our-working-waterfront-4/) - (Airdate: July 14, 2026) Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts, Port Commissioner Pam Petranek, and Port Of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg, as they roam the Boatyard and explore stories from shipwrights, crews, and vessels alike. This month Chris has a one-on-one conversation with Eron Berg about the whys and wherefores of the Yard’s
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 6/09/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/10/our-working-waterfront-6-09-26/) - On alternate weeks each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins his co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. We’ll stop by Port Headquarters for an update on activity around the Port, And then head for the Boatyard to
- [Local News for 7/14/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/14/local-news-for-7-14-26/)
- [#781 Noxious Weeds, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/08/781-noxious-weeds-part-1/) - (Airdate: July 8, 2026) Tired of those pesky weeds?!? Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and our guest Sophie DeGroot, the Noxious Weed Coordinator for Jefferson County, as we discuss the problem of invasive plants and the role of the Noxious Weed Board in our county. Part 1 of a two part program.
- [Bayside Housing](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/13/bayside-housing-3/) - (Airdate: July 13, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Bayside Housing Executive Director Gary Keister and JC Mash Clinic Director Qianna Franklin. We learned more about what Bayside Housing is doing for our community and how you can help out.
- [Booklovers' Cafe <br> Alec Wightman, Music in My Life](https://www.kptz.org/2022/04/12/booklovers-cafe-alec-wightman-music-in-my-life/) - (Airdate: April 12, 2022) Our own Jerry Osborne takes over the microphone and has a conversation with Alec Wightman about his memoir Music in My Life: Notes from a long time fan. Rock and roll first spoke to Alec as a ten-year-old listening to Dion on his transistor radio. Over the next sixty years, Wightman would listen to
- [Booklovers' Cafe - T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea](https://www.kptz.org/2022/03/01/booklovers-cafe-t-j-klune-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea/) - (Airdate: March 1, 2022) Host Cris Wilson has a conversation with T.J. Klune about his NY Times Bestseller and the 2022 Port Townsend Community Read The House in the Cerulean Sea, a fantasy story for all ages. Linus Baker, a caseworker in the Department of Magical Youth is on assignment for Exceedingly Upper Management. On
- [Jim Tolpin](https://www.kptz.org/2018/02/07/jim-tolpin/) - (First airdate: February 7, 2018) Cris Wilson talks woodworking, tools, cabinets, and teaching with Jim Tolpin, author and a founder of the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, as well as about Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man".
- [Nancy Lord](https://www.kptz.org/2018/05/02/nancy-lord/) - (First airdate: May 2, 2018) Cris visits with Alaskan environmental writer and novelist Nancy Lord. Nancy has recently published a novel titled pH. She does a great job of drawing attention to ocean acidification by telling a fascinating story with believable Alaska characters.
- [Thor Hanson](https://www.kptz.org/2018/09/02/thor-hanson/) - (First airdate: September 2, 2018) The 2018 Huntingford Humanities Lecture is being given by author and conservation biologist Thor Hanson. Booklovers' Cafe host Cris Wilson talks to Thor about his latest book Buzz: the Nature and Necessity of Bees.
- [K. J. Dell'Antonia](https://www.kptz.org/2019/01/06/kj-dell-antonia/) - (First airdate: January 6, 2018) K.J. Dell'Antonia, former editor of the New York Times Motherlode Blog and contributor to the New York Times Well: Family section talks to Cris Wilson about her positive and encouraging book How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute.
- [Richard Friedericks](https://www.kptz.org/2019/04/03/richard-friedericks/) - (First airdate: April 3, 2019) Teacher, author and media producer, Richard Friedericks joins Cris wilson to talk about his book Windhorse Warrior. The book offers an inside look at the struggles and aspirations of the Tibetan people during the 1950s. Politics, romance and spirituality are all interwoven into this story of human aspirations.
- [Erica Bauermeister](https://www.kptz.org/2019/05/15/erica-bauermeister/) - (First airdate: May 15, 2019) Nationally known author and local favorite Erica Bauermeister talks to Cris Wilson about her new novel The Scent Keeper. In this intriguing and emotional story of family secrets and strengths, we follow a young woman growing up on an isolated island off the coast of British Columbia.
- [Pam Houston](https://www.kptz.org/2019/06/05/pam-houston/) - (First airdate: 6/05/2019) Nationally known and beloved author Pam Houston talks to Cris about her new memoir Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country. This book is endlessly wise, funny, and full of heart, according to Tommy Orange author of There There.
- [Alea Carroll](https://www.kptz.org/2019/07/03/alea-carroll/) - (First airdate: July 3, 2019) Pacific Northwest author Alea Carroll talks to Cris about her book Silence the Echo. It is a genre-breaking page-turner - part science fiction mixed with fantasy and ecology thriller. There is even a young love triangle for romance fans.
- [Jerry Osborne](https://www.kptz.org/2019/08/07/jerry-osborne/) - (First airdate: August 7, 2019) KPTZ radio host Jerry Osborne joins CrisWilson to talk about his book Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier. It is a special 50th Anniversary edition commemorating Elvis' army years. We have included recordings of young Elvis talking about his army experiences and some music that make this Booklovers' broadcast unique.
- [Rachel Muller](https://www.kptz.org/2019/09/04/rachel-muller/) - (First airdate: September 4, 2019) Rachel Muller is a storyteller and children’s author from Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. She spins us a tale on this edition of Booklovers’ Cafe.
- [Jennifer Gold](https://www.kptz.org/2019/10/30/jennifer-gold/) - (First airdate: October 2, 2019) Jennifer Gold aka Nicole Persun talks to Cris about her book “The Ingredients of Us”. Jennifer writes very believable, of the moment, books about women and their flawed relationships. This is a story about love, mistakes, second chances, and finding inner strength.
- [Jennifer Pharr Davis](https://www.kptz.org/2019/11/20/jennifer-pharr-davis/) - (First airdate: November 20, 2019) Jennifer Pharr Davis is an American long-distance hiker, an author, a speaker, a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and an ambassador for the American Hiking Society. She has hiked more than fourteen thousand miles on six different continents. In 2011, Pharr Davis set the unofficial record for the fastest
- [Kate McDermott](https://www.kptz.org/2019/12/04/kate-mcdermott/) - (First airdate: December 4, 2019) Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings and Life. Says Dorie Greenspan, award-winning author of Dorie's Cookies: “Baking from Art of the Pie is like having pie maker Kate McDermott at your elbow, encouraging, instructing and cheering you on. Whether you're a seasoned pie hand or
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Tamara Meredith](https://www.kptz.org/2020/01/01/tamara-meredith/) - (First airdate: January 1, 2020) Cris Wilson talks to Tamara Meredith, Director of Jefferson County Library, about her life in libraries, what is special about Jefferson County Library, and what we can discover there.
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ John Larison](https://www.kptz.org/2020/01/29/john-larison/) - (First airdate: January 29, 2020) Cris introduces the 2020 Community Read Author, John Larison and his book Whiskey When We're Dry. Says the Seattle Times: "A smooth yet bracing Western yarn that both celebrates and subverts the romance of the Old West through more complex contemporary perspectives."
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Thor Hanson, Hurricane Lizards](https://www.kptz.org/2022/01/04/booklovers-cafe-thor-hanson-hurricane-lizards/) - (Airdate: January 4, 2022) If you are looking for solid engaging science and a hopeful book on Climate change try Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid. Cris talks with Thor Hanson about the way that animals and plants don’t just suffer climate change but respond to it by adjusting, evolving and, yes, sometimes “winking out”. It’s
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Rosemary McGuire, Rough Crossing](https://www.kptz.org/2021/12/07/booklovers-cafe-rosemary-mcguire-rough-crossing/) - (Airdate: December 7, 2021) Rough Crossing introduces you to the intrepid Rosemary McGuire as she signs on to the crew of the Arctic Storm in Homer, Alaska looking for money and experience. Well, she got one of those! She writes with “a keen eye for essential detail with lean-forward moving sentences.” Join host Cris Wilson
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Lyanda Lynn Haupt, Rooted](https://www.kptz.org/2021/10/31/booklovers-cafe-lyanda-lynn-haupt-rooted/) - (Airdate: October 31, 2021) Cris Wilson is delighted to talk to Lyanda Lynn Haupt about her latest book, Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. This book is a philosophical and personal exploration into the ecology of the Pacific Northwest. It is truly a celebration and guide for us all to find
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Joe Gillard, Little Book of Lost Words](https://www.kptz.org/2021/08/31/booklovers-cafe-joe-gillard-little-book-of-lost-words/) - (First airdate: August 31, 2021) Joe Gillard, a history buff and founder of History Hustle, a digital publication, has fun with Cris talking about their favorite selections from his book The Little Book of Lost Words. Who doesn't need to know about a word like Snollygoster, a dishonest politician or Snuggery, a cozy room perfect
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Corky Parker, La Finca](https://www.kptz.org/2021/08/03/booklovers-cafe-corky-parker-la-finca/) - (First airdate: August 3, 2021) Host Cris Wilson welcomes Corky Parker to Booklovers' Cafe. Corky introduces her memoir La FInca: Love, Loss, and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island. At age 40, Parker surrendered to her Swept Away-meets-Swiss Family Robinson fantasy of running an inn far from her home in the Pacific Northwest. She
- [Booklovers' Cafe - JoAnne Tompkins, What Comes After](https://www.kptz.org/2021/09/28/booklovers-cafe-joanne-tompkins-what-comes-after/) - (First airdate: September 28, 2021) JoAnne Tompkins introduces her debut novel "What Comes After" on Booklovers' Cafe. The book has received great reviews from the New York Times as a recommended Book Group selection. It is set in Port Townsend and is a psychological mystery with strong characters. Sometimes tough and sometimes tender, the book
- [Booklovers' Cafe - David Williams](https://www.kptz.org/2021/06/27/booklovers-cafe-david-williams/) - (First airdate: June 27, 2021) Cris Wilson welcomes David B. Williams to Booklovers' Cafe to talk about his latest book Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound. Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Katrina Carrasco](https://www.kptz.org/2021/05/25/booklovers-cafe-katrina-carrasco/) - (First airdate: May 25, 2021) “Carrasco’s first novel explores every nook and cranny of what it is to be two-natured. Male and female, cop and criminal, marginalized and sovereign, best and bad: no matter the duality, disgraced Pinkerton detective-turned-unabashed gangster Alma Rosales (aka Jack Camp, pronouns she/her) rides the pendulum from one extreme to another.
- [Bill Harley](https://www.kptz.org/2021/01/19/bill-harley/) - (First airdate: January 19, 2021) Bill Harley, Storyteller, author and performer for all ages joins Cris to talk about his storytelling career, friendship with Pete Seeger. He also tells us a story for all ages about Finding Happiness. Personally Bill has brought Cris's family much joy and laughter over the years. His books and CDs
- [Elyse Guttenberg](https://www.kptz.org/2020/12/22/elyse-guttenberg/) - (Airdate: December 22, 2020) Looking for a fantasy escape with a message? The Power We Share is one for the list. Cris talks to Elyse Guttenberg, an Alaskan writer, known for works set in Alaskan prehistory. Her latest book takes us into the world of Molly Sinclair, a pirate and craft-born witch, where magic is
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ William Hensley](https://www.kptz.org/2020/11/24/booklovers-cafe-william-hensley/) - (First airdate: November 24, 2020) William L. Iggiagruk Hensley is the author of Fifty Miles From Tomorrow: A memoir of Alaska and the Real People. Willy was raised to live the semi-nomadic life that his Inupiaq ancestors had lived for thousands of years. In his stirring memoir, he offers us a rare first-hand account of
- [Holly J. Hughes](https://www.kptz.org/2017/09/06/holly-j-hughes/) - (First airdate: September 6, 2017) Cris Wilson talks with Holly J. Hughes and shares poems from her book, Beyond Forgetting: Poetry and Prose about Alzheimer's Disease.
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Christine Hemp](https://www.kptz.org/2020/09/27/booklovers-cafe-christine-hemp/) - (First airdate: October 27, 2020) Port Townsend author, poet, speaker and coach Christine Hemp joins Cris to talk about her creative life and her first book Wild Ride Home: Love, Loss, and a Little White Horse, A Family Memoir. Reviews have called it a book of "kindness, compassion, love and resilience." Despite stunning loss, optimism
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Faith Pray](https://www.kptz.org/2020/09/30/booklovers-cafe-faith-pray/) - (First airdate: September 29, 2020) Author and Illustrator Faith Pray joins Cris to introduce her first book, The Starkeeper. A beautifully illustrated children's book that is a fable for our time that shows the effect caring, sharing, and connection can have on individuals and a community. It is altogether uplifting.
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Samantha Ladwig](https://www.kptz.org/2020/06/03/samantha-ladwig/) - (First airdate: June 3, 2020) Cris talks with Samantha Ladwig, owner of Writers' Workshoppe and Imprint Books, about taking ownership of a much-loved institution here in Port Townsend. Samantha is offering a new audio book service and has many ideas for new workshops and guest authors to increase the community of writers and readers on
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Kira Jane Buxton](https://www.kptz.org/2020/04/01/kira-jane-buxton/) - (First airdate: April 1, 2020) Kira's novel Hollow Kingdom leads us into a post-apocalyptic Seattle. Our guide is a domesticated crow names S.T. who says "Life isn't the same once you learn how deeply a tree feels." It's funny and irreverent, yet such a powerful warning for us all.
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Dana Sullivan](https://www.kptz.org/2020/03/11/dana-sullivan/) - (First airdate: March 11, 2020) Cris talks with author, educator, cartoonist, graphic designer, and humorist Dana Sullivan about his many books for children and young adults. Based on his life, children, dogs and travels, we discover that these stories are fun for all!
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Bill Porter #1](https://www.kptz.org/2020/07/01/bill-porter-1/) - (First airdate: July 1, 2020: Finding Them Gone: Visiting China’s Poets of the Past. Cris meets Red Pine AKA Bill Porter, translator of 20 books of ancient Chinese Poetry published by Copper Canyon. The conversation ranges from the Buddhist Heart sutra to Chinese Hermit Poets.
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Bill Porter #2](https://www.kptz.org/2020/09/02/bill-porter-2/) - (First airdate: September 2, 2020) The Mountain Poems of Stonehouse. Listen to Bill recite the poetry and talk about his travels in China over three decades. Why are poets so revered in China and even an illiterate farmer can quote passages?
- [Booklovers' Cafe ~ Jennifer Gold #2](https://www.kptz.org/2020/07/26/jennifer-gold-2/) - (First airdate: August 5, 2020) Cris and Jennifer AKA Nicole Person talk about her new novel Keep Me Afloat set right here in Port Townsend. While completely fictional, readers will recognize hangouts from Chimacum to Uptown, your favorite coffee shop and Art gallery, as well as all our happenings. The characters span generations and their
- [Myra Platt](https://www.kptz.org/2017/08/20/myra-platt/) - (First airdate: August 9, 2017) Cris Wilson interviews Myra Platt, cofounder and artistic director of Seattle’s Book-It Repertory Theater Company. They discuss the upcoming season and their educational outreach to communities like ours.
- [Jason Colby, Orca](https://www.kptz.org/2018/10/31/9507-2/) - (First airdate: October 31, 2018) In November on Booklover’s Cafe Cris Wilson talks to University of Victoria Professor Jason Colby about his 2018 book Orca: How We Came to Know and Love the Ocean’s Greatest Predator. From Namu to Lolita and the fate of our Southern Resident Pods this show is full of timely information.
- [Kathleen Dean Moore](https://www.kptz.org/2019/03/06/kathleen-dean-moore/) - (First airdate: March 6, 2019) Cris Wilson and Community Read author Kathleen Dean Moore talk about her first novel Piano Tide. Set in a remote fishing village in Southeast Alaska, the intriguing and believable characters grapple with their environment on personal and existential levels.
- [Lyanda Lynn Haupt](https://www.kptz.org/2019/02/06/lyanda-lynn-haupt/) - (First airdate: February 6, 2019) Lyanda Lynn Haupt visits with Cris Wilson to talk about Mozart’s Starling who is said to have inspired the theme in the Piano Concerto #17 in G! From Vienna to Seattle, Lyanda helps us fall in love with a much maligned member of the avian tribe.
- [Bonnie J. Rough](https://www.kptz.org/2018/12/05/bonnie-j-rough/) - (First airdate: December 5, 2018) Bonnie J. Rough is a writer and speaker on sex education, parenting, gender, and the #MeToo movement. She visits with Cris Wilson to tell the story of her new book Beyond Birds & Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids about Sex, Love and Equality.
- [Gary Lilley](https://www.kptz.org/2018/10/03/gary-lilley-2/) - (First airdate: October 3, 2018) Poet, blues musician and storyteller Gary Lilley joins Cris on the October Booklovers’ Cafe to talk about his 2018 books Bushman’s Medicine Show and The Hog Killing. Find out what really happened to Robert Johnson at the Crossroads.
- [Bill Ransom](https://www.kptz.org/2018/07/18/bill-ransom/) - (First airdate: July 18, 2018) Port Townsend Writers Conference Founder Bill Ransom talks with Cris Wilson about his writing life, poetry and his creative autobiography Learning the Ropes.
- [Melissa Febos](https://www.kptz.org/2018/06/11/melissa-febos/) - (First airdate: July 11, 2018) Cris Wilson talks to best-selling author Melissa Febos about her most recent memoir Abandon Me, published in 2017. She is a featured guest at the 2018 Port Townsend Writer's Conference and she is a Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Monmouth College.
- [Sheila Bender](https://www.kptz.org/2018/06/06/sheila-bender/) - (First airdate: June 6, 2018) Cris talks with our own poet and writer Sheila Bender, host of IN CONVERSATION about her poetry, teaching and most especially her book A New Theology: Turning to Poetry in Time of Grief.
- [Jeanie Murphy](https://www.kptz.org/2018/06/06/jeanie-murphy/) - (First airdate: June 6, 2018) Cris has a great time with Old Time Banjo player and author Jeanie Murphy. Jeanie's first novel is titled Donna Cody: A Tall Tale. Old-time musicians will enjoy all the musical references, and the literary among you will see a framework that follows the classic tale of Don Quixote by
- [David Pablo Cohn](https://www.kptz.org/2018/04/04/david-pablo-cohn/) - (First airdate: April 4, 2018) Cris Wilson and local author and farmer David Pablo Cohn talk about his short stories set in Africa, Antarctica, and right here at home.
- [Elizabeth Ann Scarborough](https://www.kptz.org/2018/03/07/elizabeth-ann-scarborough/) - (First airdate: March 7, 2018) Fantasy and Science Fiction author Elizabeth Ann Scarborough joins Cris Wilson to discuss her long career and her participation in the resistance writings of Alternative Truths.
- [Anna Quinn](https://www.kptz.org/2018/01/03/anna-quinn/) - (First airdate: January 3, 2018) Anna Quinn talks to Cris Wilson about her riveting first book The Night Child and how a memoir undergoes a metamorphosis into a must read novel in the era of #METOO.
- [Julie Christine Johnson](https://www.kptz.org/2017/10/04/julie-christine-johnson-2/) - (First airdate: October 4, 2017) Cris Wilson talks with Julie Christine Johnson, award-winning author of the novels In Another Life and The Crows of Beara. You can learn more about her at juliechristinejohnson.com.
- [Summer Reading](https://www.kptz.org/2017/07/30/summer-reading/) - (First airdate: July 19, 2017) Bookstore owner Anna Quinn and Teen Librarian Russ Stamp talk to Cris about current teen favorites. Also, Cris reviews some of her own current summer book diversions.
- [Dan Chaon](https://www.kptz.org/2017/07/12/dan-chaon/) - (First airdate: July 12, 2017) Cris Wilson talks with Dan Chaon, about his latest novel, Ill Will, and his most recent collection of short stories, Stay Awake.
- [Robert Wyss](https://www.kptz.org/2017/06/07/robert-wyss/) - (First airdate: June 7, 2017) Cris Wilson talks with Robert Wyss, the author of The Man Who Built the Sierra Club : A Life of David Brower.
- [Sarah Van Gelder](https://www.kptz.org/2017/05/04/sarah-van-gelder/) - (First airdate: May 3, 2017) Cris Wilson interviews Sarah Van Gelder, author of The Revolution Where You Live: Stories From a 12000 Mile Journey through a New America.
- [Kathleen Alcala](https://www.kptz.org/2017/04/21/kathleen-alcala/) - (First airdate: April 19, 2017) Cris Wilson talks with Kathleen Alcala, author of The Deepest Roots: Finding Food and Community on a Pacific Northwest Island.
- [Listen to Recently Archived Shows](https://www.kptz.org/2017/03/22/listen-to-recently-archived-shows/) - Did you miss your favorite music show this week or last? You can listen to it courtesy of Radio Free America. Click on the Program Archive button, to the right, and find the music show you want to hear.
- [Talk to a DJ in Real Time](https://www.kptz.org/2017/03/15/talk-to-a-dj-in-real-time/) - KPTZ has installed a phone in the broadcast studio. So if your favorite DJ is broadcasting live, you can call 360-554-4430 when music is playing and say what's on your mind. Or just say "Hello!"
- [Interview with Derek Kilmer](https://www.kptz.org/2017/02/01/interview-with-derek-kilmer/) - Listen to the podcast of KPTZ's Special Interview with U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer recorded January 31
- [A Tribute to Bill Kiely](https://www.kptz.org/2016/12/27/a-tribute-to-bill-kiely/) - KPTZ and Port Townsend lost one of its best, Bill Kiely. Musician, radio host, intelligent reader, friend to so many. Listen Wed. Dec. 28, 10:30 - Noon. Hear tributes to Bill from many friends and colleagues. Tim Quackenbush, Donn Trethewey, Peter Robinson, and others play music for Bill and remember the gifts he brought to
- [Whidbey Island Growlers](https://www.kptz.org/2016/11/14/whidbey-island-growlers/) - The Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Growler Draft Environmental Impact Statement Is Now Available for Public Review. Members of the Public are encouraged to attend upcoming meetings and give comments on December 5 from 3-6 pm at the Fort Worden USO Hall. For more information go to CitizensOfEbeysReserve.com.
- [In Memoriam: Leonard Cohen](https://www.kptz.org/2016/11/11/in-memoriam-leonard-cohen/) - In memory of Canadian singer and poet Leonard Cohen, Tim Quackenbush hosts a tribute onThursday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 2 pm.
- [Support for Standing Rock](https://www.kptz.org/2016/11/03/support-for-standing-rock/) - KPTZ is covering the ongoing Standing Rock protest. Listen Monday, Nov. 7 at 5 pm when Al Bergstein interviews PT residents who recently traveled there to witness what's happening. Listen to the recent Compass podcast recorded by Steve Evans, first aired on October 31.
- [The Great Port Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race](https://www.kptz.org/2016/09/26/kinetic-sculpture-race/) - KPTZ welcomes the Kinetic Sculpture Race for 2016. Listen to Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interview notables Konnected to the Krazy Kontraptions and Kontests.
- [We're Looking for a Few Good Voices . . .](https://www.kptz.org/2014/03/11/were-looking-for-a-few-good-voices/) - Help KPTZ prepare for our Spring Fund Drive by recording a testimonial about what you love about your local radio station. This will be fun, simple, quick and your voice will be heard!! Become an important part of our Spring Drive in letting other listeners hear about the benefits you receive from having a local
- [2016 Wood Boat Festival](https://www.kptz.org/2016/09/13/4010-2/) - Listen to the live KPTZ Broadcast on Saturday, September 10, noon to 2 pm, at Point Hudson where Steve Evans and Phil Andrus interview many of the fascinating people involved in this year's Wooden Boat Festival.
- [Concerts in the Barn](https://www.kptz.org/2016/08/26/concerts-in-the-barn/) - Free concerts at the longtime location of the Olympic Music Festival. This weekend Aug 27 & 28 at 2pm. Hear Alan Iglitzen, host of the series, and originator of the Olympic Music Festival, interviewed by Al Bergstein. On Tossed Salad , with Phil Andrus, Friday in the Noon to 1pm hour, and on Saturday at
- [Barney Burke hiatus 2016](https://www.kptz.org/2016/05/24/barney-burke-hiatus-2016/) - Barney Burke has been hosting the Friday Night Blues since KPTZ’s first broadcast in 2011. But after 290 broadcasts, he’s taking a sabbatical until 11 November 2016 because he’s running for re-election to our local public utility, Jefferson PUD. “It’s a good rule for radio and a good rule for elections,” Barney said of FCC
- [Special Interview by Larry Stein](https://www.kptz.org/2016/02/19/special-interview-by-larry-stein/) - JANE CHU, Chair of National Endowment of the Arts, DEREK KILMER, US Rep. 6th District, KAREN HANAN, Chair of Washington Arts Commission...toured Centrum, Copper Canyon and PT on Tuesday. They stopped by KPTZ for a conversation with Larry Stein. Listen Thursday 2/18 at Noon, Saturday 2/20 at 11am... or on our podcast page
- [#228 Wildlife Rehab - Part 1 (Repeat)](https://www.kptz.org/2015/09/27/228-wildlife-rehab-part-1-repeat/) - Host Debaran Kelso interviews Cindy Daily of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue in a repeat broadcast of a show first aired in February, 2014. Closing music is “Equinox,” performed by Eric Hansen. Nature Now 228 Wildlife Rehab (Part 1) Repeat
- [The Port Townsend Film Festival on KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2015/09/22/the-port-townsend-film-festival-on-kptz/) - PT Film Festival Week on KPTZ! Tune in at the Noon and 5pm hours this week for interviews with Filmmakers...Becoming Bulletproof - Revival: the Sam Bush Story - The Keepers (Memphis Zoo) - Marianne Leone Cooper,author of Jesse: A Mother's Story. In the Noon and 5pm hours Tues through Thurs 9/22-24 And don't forget to tune
- [West Coast Live Monday nights 7-9pm on KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2015/08/31/west-coast-live-monday-nights-7-9pm-on-kptz/) - Monday Night - 7pm WEST COAST LIVE featuring the program recorded recently at the Maritime Center. Guests: Crow Quill Night Owls, Abakis, Jonathan Evison, Daniel Evans of the Race to Alaska. From Port Townsend, the Maritime Center and KPTZ. Sedge Thomson's West Coast Live, now on Monday nights at 7, KPTZ
- [Dance Party!!](https://www.kptz.org/2015/07/15/dance-party/) - Get ready to Dance at the Summer Breeze Dance Party and Silent Auction set for Saturday, August 8th from 7:30 -10pm. The fundraising event takes place at The Palindrome, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road in Port Townsend, which is under new ownership. Rock to the tunes of Floating Otis –a five-member local band which was a big
- [KPTZ's first live Remote Broadcast of the season!](https://www.kptz.org/2015/06/29/kptzs-first-live-broadcast-of-the-season/) - Larry Stein interviews Moira Smiley and Cathy Jordan June 24 at the Wheeler Theatre at Centrum's Voiceworks.
- [Hear Centrum's Voice Works on KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2015/06/24/hear-centrums-voice-works-on-kptz/) - VOICEWORKS at Centrum this week...... and on KPTZ. Wed. 11am, hear the music of VoiceWorks artists on Bring Your Records. Thursday on Discovery Road, 8-10am, Tim Q. will host Elizabeth LaPrelle, and Pharis and Jason Romero. Friday night, LIVE on KPTZ, the VoiceWorks Concert from Wheeler Theater -- Global Resonance 7:30 to 10pm. (It is
- [#41 Scott Rosecrans](https://www.kptz.org/2015/06/22/drug-court-its-not-easy-being-sober/) - Drug Court: It's Not Easy Being Sober. Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Scott Rosecrans, the prosecutor who gambled that even “high risk” drug addicts could climb out of it with the right kind of help. Listen to Rosecrans explain how Jefferson County’s Drug Court has saved families – and lives. Episode #41
- [#213 Digging For Dinner](https://www.kptz.org/2015/06/15/213-digging-for-dinner/) - Mary Robson presents the Observations and Upcoming Events portions, and Nan Evans ventures out to go clamming and “digging for dinner” with Camille Speck and Doug Rogers of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Closing music is “Intelligent Clam,” performed by Keith Munslow. #213 Digging For Dinner
- [#211 Marine Environment Pre and Post Elwha Dam Removal](https://www.kptz.org/2015/06/01/211-marine-environment-pre-and-post-elwha-dam-removal/) - Host Kate Dwyer welcomes Nancy Elder, a fisheries biologist, who discusses the impact of the Elwha Dam removal on the near shore habitats off the mouth of the Elwha. Closing music is “Scuba Scuba,” performed by Tangerine Dream. Nature Now #211
- [Beverley West](https://www.kptz.org/2015/05/17/beverley-west/) - Host Sheila Bender talks to author Beverley West about her book, “Finding My Way Back to 1950s Paris.” In Conversation - Beverley West
- [Episode #2 April 2015](https://www.kptz.org/2015/04/20/glorious-food-episode-2/) - Mara Lathrop hosts a half hour program on Food, and the culture of food in our region. She speaks with chefs, farmers, food experts of all kinds. She also tells stories about food. This episode: Nettles, cooking, collecting, handling. Farm report from Farmer’s Market and Finn River Farm. Episode 2-Nettles
- [#205 Beavers (encore)](https://www.kptz.org/2015/04/18/205-beavers-encore-2/) - Mary Robson, assisted by Charlie Fleishman with Observations and Upcoming Events, hosts a rebroadcast of Kate Dwyer's discussion of beavers with Al Latham and Dan Ecelberger. Closing music is "One Day the Dam Will Break," performed by Jesse Phillips. Nature Now - #205
- [Will paperwork overwhelm medical care?](https://www.kptz.org/2015/04/13/will-paperwork-overwhelm-medical-care/) - Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Dr. Molly Parker, primary care physician with Jefferson Healthcare. Sometimes being a doctor is more like being a data entry clerk, but Dr. Parker hopes that will change. Our Town #37
- [Episode #1 March 2015](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/23/episode-1-march-2015/) - Mara Lathrop hosts a half hour program on Food, and the culture of food in our region. She speaks with chefs, farmers, food experts of all kinds. She also tells stories about food. Guesting on this episode is Kellen Lynch, of Dala Notte, and Jenny Watkins, Ananda Hills Farm. Glorious Food! - Episode 1
- [Women in Film #2 - Nancy Kates](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/23/women-in-film-2-nancy-kates/) - host: Marcia Perlstein guest: Nancy Kates Women in Film #2 - Nancy Kates
- [#200 Snow Geese & Swans - Skagit Valley](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/09/200-snow-geese-swans-skagit-valley/) - Host Kate Dwyer, assisted by Owen Rowe with Observations and Upcoming Events, discusses Snow Geese & Swans of the Skagit Delta by phone with La Conner-based Paul DeBruyn, Assistant District Wildlife Biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Closing music is "Swan," performed by Right Said Fred. Nature Now - #200
- [#202 Spring Birds](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/30/202-spring-birds/) - Host Mary Robson discusses behavior of birds in spring with Christie Lassen of Birds Unlimited in Gardiner. Closing music is "Spring," performed by Tracy Chapman. Nature Now - #202
- [Meet our Interns!](https://www.kptz.org/2014/05/08/meet-our-interns/) - Among the many volunteers behind KPTZ is a small but vital group of young interns to whom we are so grateful. Meet (pictured below from left to right) Ewan Shortess, Jacob Brown, and Jani Jesenovec. Ewan is a editor, Jacob is a DJ and Editor, and Jani helps us with our IT. Beyond their individual
- [Changes and Thanks](https://www.kptz.org/2014/02/04/changes-and-thanks/) - KPTZ is approaching 3 years on the air. Two key radio hosts who have helped us set our course, and tone, and have helped us connect with you, our community, are hanging up their DJ hats for the time being. We never say never here at KPTZ! Ruby Fitch of Beach Rubble (Thursdays 10-noon) folded
- [KPTZ Partners with Jeffco Dept. of Emergency Management](https://www.kptz.org/2012/08/20/kptz-partners-with-jeffco-dept-of-emergency-management/) - KPTZ IS YOUR PARTNER in helping to provide this community with important information in which to educate and inform of any weather warnings or disasters. We appreciate all the work the Department of Emergency Management is doing in keeping us informed and safe! For more information, please read the following... The Jefferson County “emergency-information” blog
- [1st Anniversary Ribbon Cutting and Open House](https://www.kptz.org/2012/05/20/1st-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-and-open-house/) - On Monday, May 14, the Jefferson County Chamber Ambassadors joined us at KPTZ on our first anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Followed by an open house - volunteers, members and guests dropped by for a slice of birthday cake courtesy of Candace's Cookies, tamales by Rosa Delicia Mexicana, and fiddle and accordion music by
- [#201 Spotted Owls](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/14/201-spotted-owls/) - Debaran Kelso, one of Nature Now’s producer/hosts and an owl researcher, joins this week’s host Kate Dwyer to discuss working with Spotted Owls on the Olympic Peninsula. Closing music is “Who Are You,” performed by The Who. Nature Now - #201
- [County Public Health Report ~ 3/15, contd.](https://www.kptz.org/2021/03/15/county-public-health-report-315-contd/) - The following is a summary of the presentation made by Dr. Tom Locke, our local Public Health Officer and Willie Bence, Director, EOC, Jefferson County, during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting: General comments: Nationally, new COVID-19 cases continue their downward trend, with the caveat that cases have
- [First Ever Orchard Concert at Finnriver!!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/10/first-ever-orchard-concert-at-finnriver/) - KPTZ is positively delighted to join Finnriver Farm & Cidery in announcing the first ever Orchard Concert in their new event space among the fruit trees, taking place on Sunday, July 26 at 7pm. This show will feature the Jefferson County Boys - a three piece acoustic classic bluegrass band from the Port Hadlock area.
- [Community Tides ~ 7/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/07/community-tides-7-07-26/) - Rear: Chris Bricker & Siobhan Canty. Front: Sol Riou, Zhaleh Almaee, Mary Irwin Every month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins hi Co-host Siobhan Canty, President and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation to explore new developments and paradigms with our vibrant communities of creative and innovative citizens who do good work. As our country contemplates its 250
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/09/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/09/brewocracy-now-7-09-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Councilmember Neil Nelson and Councilmember Monica MickHager. We talked about the recent AWC (Association of Washington Cities) conference in Spokane.
- [LWV Candidate Forum](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/08/lwv-candidate-forum/) - (Airdate July 7, 2026) Listen to the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County forum of the candidates running for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3, moderated by Shelly Rees Randell, live from the Beach Club Room in Port Ludlow. This is for the primary race.
- [Jason Ricci](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/01/jason-ricci/) - (Airdate: August 1, 2025) New Orleans-based harmonica player Jason Ricci is a visiting faculty member at Centrum's Acoustic Blues 2025, and on a sunny summer Friday afternoon he stopped by the KPTZ studios to play a few tunes and talk with KPTZ's DJ Christine. More information about Jason Ricci can be found here : https://www.jasonriccimusic.com/
- [Local News for 2/05/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/05/local-news-for-2-05-25/)
- [Local News for 2/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/04/local-news-for-2-04-25/)
- [#259 Teren MacLeod: Horsing Around](https://www.kptz.org/2025/02/04/259-teren-macleod-horsing-around/) - (Airdate: February 4, 2025) Maryanne interviews Teren MacLeod, owner of Heron Hill Equine, a non-profit that basically matches people with horses for therapy. Teren’s fascination with horses began when she was only 3 years old. But it took her a couple of years to convince her parents to get her a pony. She had careers
- [Local News for 11/29/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/11/29/local-news-for-11-29-24/)
- [Local News for 10/15/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/15/local-news-for-10-15-24/)
- [Local News for 10/11/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/11/local-news-for-10-11-24/)
- [Local News for 10/10/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/10/local-news-for-10-10-24/)
- [Community Tides - 1/09/24](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/11/community-tides-1-9-24/) - Port Townsend Film Festival’s Focus Film Series launches this January with their first film: The Right to Read, all about literacy and the US school system. Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty visit with the panelists for this film, a discussion organized by Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County. Participants include two teachers from the Talkin' Story podcast
- [Local News for 12/06/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/12/06/local-news-for-12-06-23/)
- [Local News for 11/23/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/11/23/local-news-for-11-23-23/)
- [Local News for 5/30/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/05/30/local-news-for-5-30-23/)
- [Terry Robb Live at the Palindrome](https://www.kptz.org/2023/06/08/terry-robb-live-at-the-palindrome/) - KPTZ is happy to work with Rainshadow Recording to welcome blues guitarist Terry Robb to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30pm. Terry Robb has gained international acclaim over his four-decade-long career for his signature fingerpicking style. He incorporates elements from the Delta Blues, ragtime, country, swing, and jazz into his
- [Local News for 1/12/23](https://www.kptz.org/2023/01/12/local-news-for-1-12-23/)
- [Local News for 8/12/22](https://www.kptz.org/2022/08/12/local-news-for-8-12-22/)
- [The 10th Annual All County Picnic ](https://www.kptz.org/2022/08/17/the-10th-annual-all-county-picnic/) - Members of KPTZ’s Emergency Response Team will be on hand for the 10th annual All County Picnic, at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum on Saturday, August 20. At KPTZ’s booth all day, E-Team members can fill you in on station info and activities. At 3pm, in the park pavilion, Nora Petrich, Rita Kepnerand Tim Quackenbush will join other County emergency situation
- [Liz's Moving Musical Chairs](https://www.kptz.org/2018/01/03/lizs-moving-musical-chairs/) - Ringing in the New Year, we have Liz, long-time host of Musical Chairs, moving to Saturday evenings, 6-8pm. Liz takes over the slot held previously by Susan Bublitz and Plugged In Planet ~ fine programming we greatly appreciate. Tune in to KPTZ January 6 and every Saturday evening for non-stop party music from 4-10pm (Free
- [This Year Give the Gift of Community Radio!](https://www.kptz.org/2016/12/28/xmas-2016/) - DOWNLOAD Your KPTZ Holiday Membership Card to print and gift to your family and friends this year!
- [2016 Port Townsend Film Festival](https://www.kptz.org/2016/09/19/ptff-2016/) - Listen to recordings from the live KPTZ Broadcast on Friday, September 23 from 5-7pm at the corner of Taylor and Washington where Larry Stein, Marcia Perlstein and Cris Wilson interviewed many of the special guests arriving to talk about their new films. You can also listen to the earlier Everybody Can podcast of KPTZ interviews
- [KPTZ Summer Swing 2016](https://www.kptz.org/2016/08/26/kptz-summer-swing-2016/)
- [Vigil in PT for Orlando](https://www.kptz.org/2016/06/18/vigil-in-pt-for-orlando/) - Hear the voices of Port Townsend, at the Vigil on Tuesday June 14 for the Orlando Shooting Tragedy. Marcia Perlstein and Steve Evans were there and brought back sounds and feelings from the gathering. Listen to it. Saturday June 18 at 10:30am and on our podcast page. We are proud to be part of this
- [Celebrating Earth Day- The Life and Times of Wolf Bauer](https://www.kptz.org/2016/04/20/celebrating-earth-day-the-life-and-times-of-wolf-bauer/) - A unique radio show for Earth Day. The Life and Times of Wolf Bauer A one hour documentary on the life of this extraordinary modern outdoorsman, who died in January at 104. Pioneering mountain climber, mountain rescue founder, ceramics engineer, kayak pioneer, coastal geologist, environmentalist. Featuring new interviews with Jim and Lou Whittaker who Wolf
- [Chimacum Elementary visits KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2016/03/22/chimacum-elementary-visits-kptz/) - Chimacum Elementary - 4th Grade - Karin Lowrie, Kit Pennell class -- Visiting KPTZ on Monday afternoon with Dr Dave, and DJ Max ...... getting some hands-on and on-air experience. We really enjoyed your visit.
- [Youngest Member Baby Henry says a few words on the air](https://www.kptz.org/2015/10/30/youngest-member-baby-henry-says-a-few-words-on-the-air/)
- [David Horowitz](https://www.kptz.org/2015/09/22/david-horowitz/) - Host Sheila Bender speaks with Seattle poet and publisher David Horowitz, and discusses his career and why he likes to be a publisher of the works of others. David Horowitz
- [#226 Invasive European Green Crabs](https://www.kptz.org/2015/09/14/226-invasive-european-green-crabs/) - Host Nan Evans interviews Jeff Adams, the Marine Water Quality Specialist with Washington Sea Grant, on the phone, and Emily Grason, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington, in studio. They discuss all aspects of the invasive European Green Crab, which could cause a problem in our area if
- [The First Annual KPTZ Transmitter Picnic](https://www.kptz.org/2015/07/09/the-first-annual-kptz-transmitter-picnic/)
- [#210 Poetry & Natural History Writing (repeat)](https://www.kptz.org/2015/05/26/210-poetry-natural-history-writing-repeat-2/) - Kate Dwyer talks to poet and natural history writer Robert Michael Pyle in a repeat of a previously aired interview. Mary Robson hosts Observations and Upcoming Events, assisted by Charlie Fleishman. Closing music is “Cool Water,” performed by Marty Robbins. Nature Now #210
- [Phyllis Shacter Interview](https://www.kptz.org/2015/05/18/phyl-shacter-interview/) - KPTZ Interviews: Phyllis Shacter, advocate for Advance Directives for Alzheimers Care, Participant in panel on Alzheimers at QUUF on May 16, 2015 Host: Larry Stein Airdate: 5/14/15
- [Rita Kepner](https://www.kptz.org/2015/04/18/rita-kepner/) - Host Sheila Bender talks with Marrowstone Island resident Rita Kepner about her book, Through Fire and Water: True Stories of Rita Marie Matthiesen as told to Laura Callender. In Conversation - Rita Kepner
- [Dining on Air](https://www.kptz.org/2015/02/26/dining-on-air/) - Dining On Air is a fun and easy way to reach out to your friends and introduce them to the station. Sign up to be a Dinner Host on June 19th. Invite your friends over for dinner, plan a fun menu, and listen to DJ Barney Burke play some eclectic dining tunes. He’ll also mention
- [Larry Dennison Joins the Board of Directors](https://www.kptz.org/2014/05/01/larry-dennison-joins-the-board-of-directors/) - KPTZ is pleased to welcome our newest Board Member, Larry Dennison. You may know Larry most recently from his bygone but well-loved Dos Okies BBQ, which he co-owned with DJ Ron McElroy. Since moving to Port Townsend in 1974 Larry has been a vital and active member of this community. He has served on boards
- [KPTZ's First Birthday](https://www.kptz.org/2012/05/11/kptzs-first-birthday/)
- [KPTZ's First Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 14](https://www.kptz.org/2012/04/24/kptzs-first-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-may-14/) - Please join all of us here at KPTZ and Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on Monday, May 14, at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate our First Anniversary! Following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony officiated by Board President Colin Foden, joined by other founders and board members, station manager and other volunteers, we invite you to our
- [Alicia Svigals on KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/08/alicia-svigals-on-kptz/) - (Airdate July 2, 2026) Klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals, a faculty member at Centrum's Fiddle Tunes this year was on Blues Journey with Taylor Clark and Jon Kertzer. Learn how the 'grace notes' embellishments of klezmer are related to the Yiddish language.
- [Local News for 7/08/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/08/local-news-for-7-08-26/)
- [Local News for 7/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/07/local-news-for-7-07-26/)
- [Folk Masters: A Portrait of America](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/06/folk-masters-a-portrait-of-america/) - (Airdate: July 6, 2026) Interview with photographer Tom Pich and Barry Bergey from the National Endowment for the Arts about the new exhibit at Fort Worden - Folk Masters: A Portrait of America. This features images of winners of the NEA Folk Masters Fellowships.
- [County Public Health Report ~7/06/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/06/county-public-health-report-7-06-26/) - This Month on the BOCC Public Health (and Safety) Report, Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence led off with some words about a relatively uneventful July 4th, and a successful All-County Preparedness Day, and answered a listener question.Dr. Allison Berry answered questions including SNAP benefits work or volunteer requirements that take effect in January 2027,
- [Community Tides ~ 5/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/05/community-tides-5-05-26/) - On alternate weeks—Tuesday at 5:30 and Saturday at Noon, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new developments and paradigms with our vibrant community of creative and innovative citizens who do good work. Make Music Day celebrates the start of summer on Sunday June 21, 2026 with
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/02/brewocracy-now-7-02-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro hosted KT Labadie, Code Compliance Officer, Emma Bolin, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Brett Black, EJFR chief and we talked about fire safety.
- [Local News for 7/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/02/local-news-for-7-02-26/)
- [Rufina Garay, Poet Laureate](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/01/rufina-garay-poet-laureate/) - (Airdate: July 1, 2026) Host Cris Wilson welcomes Rufina C. Garay to Booklovers' Cafe. Rufina is the City of Port Townsend poet laureate for 2026 and 2027. She is a spoken word poet, food writer, and visual artist who works in multimedia. She is also a culinary artist and practitioner of Taoist meditative arts in
- [Voting, from Registration to the Final Tally](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/29/voting-from-registration-to-the-final-tally/) - (Airdate: June 29, 2026) County Auditor Brenda Huntingford and Elections Coordinator Sandi Eldridge describe how the Auditor’s Office manages elections in Jefferson County, from registering voters to counting their ballots. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [Local News for 7/01/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/01/local-news-for-7-01-26/)
- [Local News for 6/30/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/30/local-news-for-6-30-26/)
- [Concerts on the Dock Returns for its 22nd Season!!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/29/concerts-on-the-dock-returns-for-its-22nd-season/) - KPTZ is excited to join PT Mainstreet in welcoming back Concerts on the Dock, the community’s beloved summertime concert series held at Pope Marine Park every Thursday throughout July and August. Kicking off the season on Thursday, July 9 at 5pm is local alt-rockers NYBY alongside the energetic indie-pop sounds of Marco Marco. Now in
- [Two Crows for Comfort Returns to Coyle](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/29/two-crows-for-comfort-returns-to-coyle/) - KPTZ is so happy to join Concerts in the Woods in welcoming back Two Crows for Comfort to the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle on Saturday, July 11 at 3pm. Known for their great live performances, this acoustic folk duo are two-time award winners of the Manitoba Country Music Awards for Roots group
- [#780 Learning Bird Songs by Ear](https://www.kptz.org/2026/07/01/780-learning-bird-songs-by-ear/) - (Reprise airdate: July 1, 2026) Join host Nan Evans as she heads into a local forest with another Nature Now host, Jackie Canterbury. Jackie will help Nan and listeners learn to better identify birds by ear and understand some of their special behavior.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/19/county-connections-134/) - (Airdate: June 19, 2026) This week, on the last County Connections of the spring season. (County Connection will be on hiatus from June 26 through July 31 so KPTZ can broadcast Centrum's Free Friday Concerts at 12 noon on Friday's.) Today, which was a holiday for many, co-hosts Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke discuss
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 6/25/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/25/brewocracy-now-6-25-26/) - This week on Brewocracy Now, John Mauro is joined by substitute co-host Jim Burke. They spoke with Michael Todd, Port Townsend Parks and Facilities Manager, and Debbie Jahnke, Chair of PRTTAB (Parks Recreation Trees &Trails Advisory Committee.) They discuss the PROS plan (Parks Recreation & Open Space) plan. More here.
- [Local News for 6/25/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/25/local-news-for-6-25-26/)
- [#779 Health Care for Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/24/779-health-care-for-marine-mammals-of-the-salish-sea/) - (Airdate: June 24, 2026) Are you charmed by the antics of Harbor Seals? Awed by the power of California Sea Lions? Endeared by marine mammals in general? What happens when they are injured, sickened, or endangered by other health conditions? If so, join Nan Evans as she talks with Casey McLean, Executive Director of SR3,
- [Concerts in the Barn 2026 Season!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/24/concerts-in-the-barn-2026-season/) - KPTZ is delighted to sponsor the 2026 season of Concerts in the Barn. Concerts will be taking place throughout the month of July, beginning on Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 19. Concerts in the Barn began as the Olympic Music Festival whose mission was to present chamber music concerts of the highest caliber to
- [Local News for 6/24/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/24/local-news-for-6-24-26/)
- [#288 - Mandi Johnson - Clever Ways to Reduce Waste](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/23/288-mandy-johnson-clever-ways-to-reduce-waste/) - (Airdate: June 23, 2026) Maryanne interviews Mandi Johnson, who runs both JeffCo Repairs and the Tool Library under the umbrella of the Marine Science Center. The Repair events invite the community to bring in broken items, such as a toaster or a lamp. Volunteers attempt to repair the items for free. The tool library is
- [Local News for 6/23/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/23/local-news-for-6-23-26/)
- [Broadway Showtime / Don White](https://www.kptz.org/2000/12/18/broadway-showtime-don-white/) - Don says, "When I was nine and lived in New York, my mother took me to my first Broadway musical. It was Oklahoma. It was thrilling. I fell in love with musicals. I went to more, and fell deeper in love. When we moved to Los Angeles, I used to go to the the national
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 1/13/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/14/our-working-waterfront-1-13-26/) - On alternate weeks, Tuesdays at 5:30 and Sundays at noon, KPTZ’sChris Bricker joins his co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s DirectorEron Berg and Port CommissionerPam Petranek, to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. This month, we’re down in the boatyard, visiting with shipwright and metal fabricator Mike Hogan. Mike’s never at
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 4/04/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/04/our-working-waterfront-4-04-26/) - For years, Bernie Arthur, retired maritime tradesman, has had the vision of creating a memorial for those of our maritime community lost at sea. In August 2025, as he had done for decades, beloved fisherman Joel Kawahara set out from his hometown of Quilcene for the fishing grounds. After a few weeks, Joel’’s commercial fishing
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/05/county-connections-133/) - (Airdate: June 5, 2026) This week, Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke welcome Roland Faragher-Horwell, the Board President of the Jefferson County Food Bank Association. (https://www.jcfba.org/). Roland fills us in on the history of the Food Bank here in Jefferson County, the changes that have happened in the last year that point to the food
- [Local News for 6/16/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/local-news-for-6-16-26/)
- [Local News for 6/17/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/17/local-news-for-6-17-26/)
- [Little Free Pantry Project](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/22/little-free-pantry-project/) - (Airdate: June 22, 2026) Port Townsend has a number of new Little Free Pantries, thanks to Katey Dwyer's class at Swan School, who encourage us all to "bring what you can, take what you need." Jon Pinnow hosts, Nhatt Nichols of the Jefferson County Beacon traces how the project came together, and Tracy Garrett from
- [Emergency Preparedness Day at Finnriver](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/19/emergency-preparedness-day-at-finnriver/) - Join KPTZ and the Production Alliance for Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 4pm at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Emergency Preparedness Day allows the community to connect in order to increase our collective disaster resilience. There will be many workshops on wildfire preparedness, solar power storage, neighborhood resilience, and foraging. This
- [Brewocracy Now](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/18/brewocracy-now-2/) - (Airdate: June 18, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Natalie Maitland, Executive Director of the Port Townsend Main Street Program and we reviewed the role of the Main Street non-profit in our community... plus we learned all about the fun activities that will be happening this summer, starting with Concerts on the Dock. More
- [Centrum Free Fridays Coming to Fort Worden](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/centrum-free-fridays-coming-to-fort-worden/) - Join KPTZ and Centrum every Friday at noon from June 26th to July 31st for free concerts on the lawn of the Nora Porter Commons in Fort Worden. Bring a blanket and/or a lawn chair to enjoy art, music, and culture alongside community. And what is more! KPTZ will be broadcasting each Free Friday Concert
- [Local News for 6/18/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/18/local-news-for-6-18-26/)
- [#283 John Mauro - Not Just the City Manager](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/14/284-john-mauro-not-just-the-city-manager/) - (Airdate: April 14, 2026) Maryanne interviews John Mauro, PT City Manager. You see his name in the newspapers, he’s a regular on a weekly show on KPTZ. And he even has regular coffee sessions with community members. But do you have any idea who he really is? He studied Environmental Science and led hikes in
- [Nelson Tracey on Soundings AM](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/17/nelson-tracey-on-soundings-am/) - (Airdate: June 11, 2026) KPTZ's Gary Forbes interview Filmaker H. Nelson Tracey on Soundings AM.
- [Community Tides ~ 6/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/community-tides-6-02-26/) - On alternate weeks, Tuesdays at 5:30 and Saturdays at noon, 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. The Benji Project is a Port Townsend-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching emotional resilience,
- [Celebrate Summer at Finnriver Farm & Cider](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/celebrate-summer-at-finnriver-farm-cider/) - KPTZ is delighted to join Finnriver, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition, and the Marine Science Center for Solstice Salmon Days, for an all-day celebration of the salmon lifecycle and Puget Sound ecosystems! The event will take place at Finnriver Farm & Cidery on Sunday, June 21 from noon to 5pm. Events include: Nikki McClure readings
- [Brinnon Shrimp Fest 2026](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/brinnon-shrimp-fest-2026/) - KPTZ is so excited to join the Brinnon Fire Association for the return of the Brinnon Shrimp Festival on Saturday, June 20 from 9am to 7pm. Brinnon Shrimp Fest has become one of the premier festivals on the Olympic Peninsula for a day of seafood, live entertainment, family activities, local vendors and community spirit. This
- [Make Music Day Returns to East Jefferson County!!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/make-music-day-returns-to-east-jefferson-county/) - MAKE MUSIC DAY in East Jefferson County is back! Celebrating the start of Summer on Sunday, June 21, it’s a day of musical participation and performances — free for all. Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part – -from professional musicians to people who've never played an instrument or sung out
- [On Track](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/on-track-tate-munnich/) - Hosted by Tate Munnich and engineered by Luke Anderson, On Track is a show that focuses on local artists who perform live in the KPTZ "Green Room." On Track features a compelling blend of talk and music.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 6/11/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/15/brewocracy-now-6-11-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined Sarah Spaeth, Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships, and Marlowe Moser, Conservation Coordinator for the Jefferson Land Trust, as well as Steve King, Director of Public Works for the city. We explored efforts to preserve and protect Cappy's Trails and the Quimper Wildlife
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Thor Hanson, Close to Home](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/09/booklovers-cafe-thor-hanson-close-to-home/) - (Airdate: September 9, 2025) Cris welcomes back Thor Hanson. In an era of global environmental challenges, Close to Home argues that hyper-local, hands-on efforts to connect with nature have never been more important. Hanson shows readers the myriad, simple ways to improve biodiversity. Moving and reverent, Close to Home provides a much-needed lesson in curiosity and community, one
- [Brinnon Fire and Shrimp Fest​](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/15/brinnon-fire-and-shrimp-fest/) - (Airdate June 15, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark welcomed Pilar Dolan from the Brinnon Fire Association (the nonprofit that hosts the Brinnon Shrimp Fest) and Amirrah Woods, a cadet in the Brinnon Fire Department Cadet Program. We learned more about the cadet program. Be sure to stop by Brinnon's Shrimp Fest and support the Brinnon Fire
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 6/04/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/05/brewocracy-now-6-04-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro were joined by Port Townsend City Councilor David Faber.
- [#777 Woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/12/777-woodpeckers-of-the-olympic-peninsula/) - (Airdate: June 11, 2026) Please join Nature Now this week for an encore presentation of one of our favorite shows from years ago, recorded back in July 2021. Host Debaran Kelso speaks with Dr. Geoff Hammerson about the woodpeckers of the Olympic Peninsula, along with reviewing several other current natural history events. This is part
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/12/county-connections-132/) - (Airdate: June 12, 2026) GAS! This week on County Connections, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Jim Burke talk about an urgent issue that was discussed in a tabletop exercise this week where members on EJFR, Sheriffs Dept. PT police, County DEM, PUD, and others including Heidi worked on the problem of rising fuel costs and dwindling
- [#776 Undersea Exploration](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/12/776-undersea-exploration/) - (Airdate: June 10, 2026) This is part 3.
- [Local News for 6/10/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/12/local-news-for-6-10-26/)
- [Local News for 6/11/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/11/local-news-for-6-11-26/)
- [Local News for 6/09/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/09/local-news-for-6-09-26/)
- [Local News for 6/4/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/04/local-news-for-6-4-26/)
- [Local News for 6/03/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/03/local-news-for-6-03-26/)
- [#775 Fort Worden Bioblitz](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/02/775-fort-worden-bioblitz/) - (Airdate: May 27, 2026) A BioBlitz? What is that? To find out, tune into Nature Now when Nan Evans talk with Kelsey Lang, Fort Worden State Park’s Interpretive Specialist and Naturalist. Think about the importance of biodiversity in our own local park. And see how communities and scientists have joined efforts across the world to
- [Local News for 6/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/02/local-news-for-6-02-26/)
- [County Public Health Report ~ 6/01/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/01/county-public-health-report-6-01-26/) - This month on the BOCC Public Health Report, Willie Bence started us off with info about fire danger and drought this summer. There is also the All-County Preparedness Day at Finnriver on June 27. You can sign up for NIXLE alerts by sending jeffcodem to 888777. Dr, Berry answered good listener questions and said there
- [Russian Blue, the Marrying Type, and monica LIVE at the Quilcene Lantern](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/30/russian-blue-the-marrying-type-and-monica-live-at-the-quilcene-lantern/) - Join KPTZ in welcoming Russian Blue, the Marrying Type, and monica to the Quilcene Lantern on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30pm. Russian Blue is a great post-punk, dance-rock group that hails from both Seattle and Bremerton. The Marrying Type is an art music project, and monica is a collection of sounds by Caitlin Faircloth and
- [Pride on the Waterfront](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/30/pride-on-the-waterfront/) - KPTZ is literally thrilled to join the Production Alliance for Port Townsend Pride, a joyful, multigenerational celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Pope Marine Park on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 5pm. PT Pride began as a grassroots effort inspired by conversations during the 2018 Women’s March and has since evolved into a major
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/29/county-connections-131/) - (Airdate: May 29, 2026) For KPTZ's small town BIG SOUND fundraiser, co-hosts Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Jim Burke have a spirited discussion about fireworks and the issues they pose, fire danger in the county this summer generally, the new bridge in the south county which allows for greater passage of chum salmon. And Greg responds
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 5/28/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/28/brewocracy-now-5-28-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Water Resources Operations Manager Michael Spears and Director of Public Works Steve King. We talked about the situation with our water. The City anticipates starting to draw from Lords Lake about six weeks earlier than normal, and the city just obtained State
- [Local News for 5/28/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/28/local-news-for-5-28-26/)
- [Minor Troubles](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/28/minor-troubles-2/) - (Airdate: May 28, 2026) Minor Troubes performed live on "Wednesday with Buzzy Donahue" during the Small Town, Big Sound Fund Drive.
- [County Public Health Report ~ 5/04/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/04/county-public-health-report-5-04-26/) - This month Dr. Allison Berry said that we are seeing 'minimal activity" with respiratory illnesses (RSV, Influenza, and COVID-19.) She noted concern about Measles in Washington state and elsewhere. But there are no documented cases in Jefferson, Clallam, or Kitsap Counties. She describes symptoms and best prevention, 97% of cases in the US currently are
- [Local News for 5/27/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/27/local-news-for-5-27-26/)
- [Local News for 5/26/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/26/local-news-for-5-26-26/)
- [Reggae Artist Adrian Xavier Live at Finnriver](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/25/reggae-artist-adrian-xavier-live-at-finnriver/) - Join KPTZ and Finnriver Farm & Cidery in welcoming Reggae artist Adrian Xavier & Friends on Saturday, May 30 from 6 to 8pm. Adrian Xavier is a long-time member of Seattle’s thriving music scene, and reggae music has always been a major part of his journey. He has performed over 50 times with original members
- [Live in the Green Room​](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/25/live-in-the-green-room/) - (Airdate: May 25, 2026) The Small Town Big Sound fund drive launches the KPTZ Green Room with the band Gray Matter.
- [Quilcene Lantern](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/25/quilcene-lantern/) - (Airdate: May 25, 2026) KPTZ'S Genevieve Barlow was joined by Willem and Bergen of the Quilcene Lantern.
- [#286 KPTZ: The First 15 Years](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/26/286-kptz-the-first-15-years/) - (Airdate: May 26, 2026) Maryanne delves into history for this one-hour presentation of KPTZ: The First 15 Years. The station first went live in May 2011 and it’s been something of a bumpy road. Three key individuals offer their views on our launch and growth: LARRY STEIN, founding program director; ROBERT AMBROSE, who headed the
- [Local News for 4/21/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/21/local-news-for-4-21-26/)
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/06/48433/) - (Airdate: April 6, 2026 - Jefferson County Poor Farm) When housing and care for the poor was required.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/22/county-connections-130/) - (Airdate: May 22, 2026) This week on County Connections, co-hosts Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Jim Burke welcome three guests from businesses at Chimacum Corner. Andrew Byers from Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Simon Walter-Hansen from Chimacum Café, and Nicole Witham from Chimacum Corner Farmstand. They relate what each business does and their current septic systems and
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/24/county-connections-126/) - (Airdate: April 24, 2026) Commissioner Greg Brotherton joins co-host Jim Burke, remotely, from the PRTPO retreat. Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) is responsible for ensuring on-going coordinated transportation planning amongst its members and identifying long-range issues or opportunities affecting the region. Guests include: From Kitsap Transit: Amna Parson, PRTPO Coordinator, and Edward Coviello, PRTPO
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/15/county-connections-129/) - (Airdate: May 15, 2026) This week on County Connections, County Administrator Josh Peters is co-host with Jim Burke. They welcome CDC Director Jeremy Williammee, Cynthia Koan (Dist. 1) and Andrew Schwartz, (Dist. 3) (Chair, and Vice chair of The Planning Commission, respectively). The discussion centers on the State-mandated 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Includes
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 5/21/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/21/brewocracy-now-5-21-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro got together with Director of Community Services Melody Sky Weaver to learn more about the summer reading program at the PT Library. Reading is good for you, and you can earn a t-shirt. Kids and grown-ups can both take part.
- [Local News for 5/21/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/21/local-news-for-5-21-26/)
- [#774 - Mysteries of the Deep Sea (part 2)](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/20/774-mysteries-of-the-deep-sea-part-2/) - (Airdate: May 20, 2026) Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; weird and sometimes very large creatures float and swim; and around
- [Local News for 5/20/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/20/local-news-for-5-20-26/)
- [Mixtape / DJ Christine](https://www.kptz.org/2024/05/01/mixtape-dj-christine-2/) - Airing Fridays 3-5pm, Mixtape is an eclectic weekly musical journey with focus, hosted by DJ Christine. From Beethoven to the Beatles to Beyonce, plus obscurities, rarities and the occasional one-hit-wonder, each week's mixtape is a musical love letter. DJ Christine's life really was saved by rock and roll, and she's here to help you end
- [Local News for 5/19/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/19/local-news-for-5-19-26/)
- [Attention Please!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/18/attention-please-9/) - (Airdate: May 18, 2026) KPTZ explored two exciting upcoming maritime events: The Seventy48 (70 mile, 48-hour human-powered race from Tacoma to Port Townsend) and the R2AK, the Race To Alaska, with Race Boss Jesse Wiegel. Get ready!
- [Community Tides ~ 1/21](https://www.kptz.org/2022/01/21/community-tides-1-21/) - In this week’s Community Tides, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, speak with Sarah Grossman, Board President of JUMP! (Jefferson Universal Movement Playground). Sarah provided pediatric Physical Therapy to children in Paraguay with the Peace Corps in the early ‘80s and during work trips to Mexico and Guatemala.
- [Local News for 2/17/22](https://www.kptz.org/2022/02/17/local-news-for-2-17-22/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 5/14/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/14/brewocracy-now-5-14-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed our State Senator Mike Chapman, They discussed tax policy including the recently passed, so-called Millionaire Tax.
- [Local News for 5/14/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/14/local-news-for-5-14-26/)
- [The Faux Paws Live at the Palindrome!!!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/13/the-faux-paws-live-at-the-palindrome/) - Join KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording in welcoming the Faux Paws to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Thursday, May 21 at 7:30pm. The Faux Paws defy genres. Are they bluegrass? Not usually. Old-time? Occasionally. Celtic? Can’t quite say. Folk? Americana? Jazz? The answer is none of the above, but the Faux Paws have deep ties
- [Local News for 5/13/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/13/local-news-for-5-13-26/)
- [#285 Larry Stein - Programming Guru](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/12/285-larry-stein-programming-guru/) - (Airdate: May 12, 2026) Maryanne interviews Larry Stein, founding program director for KPTZ. Larry grew up in the shadow of the Hollywood studios and dreamed of being on the creative side of the industry. Years later he met up with four dreamers who believed in a community radio station in PT. None of them had
- [#773 Seeing the Hidden Lives of Native Bees](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/13/773-seeing-the-hidden-lives-of-native-bees/) - (Airdate: May 13, 2026) On recent episodes of Nature Now, we explored honey bees and became familiar with their remarkable social behavior and complex colonies. Today, we turn to Washington’s native bees with photographer and bee advocate Kris Ethington. Kris will share insights into the diversity of native bees and the intricate relationships that sustain
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 5/12/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/12/our-working-waterfront-5-12-26/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. In June, the historic fishing vessel Western Flyer will return to Port Townsend, where it underwent a multi-year restoration by the artisans from the Port
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Kay Smith-Blum, Tangles](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/07/booklovers-cafe-kay-smith-blum-tangles/) - (Airdate: April 7, 2026) Booklovers' host Cris Wilson talks to Seattle author Kay Smith-Blum about her latest novel. Tangles is a historical fiction thriller about the Hanford Nuclear Reservation during the Cold War, blending a love story with a mystery surrounding government secrecy and its devastating health and environmental impacts. The novel follows a young
- [Local News for 5/12/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/12/local-news-for-5-12-26/)
- [Friends of Fort Flagler](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/11/friends-of-fort-flagler-2/) - (Airdate: May 11, 2026) Attention Please! paddles from Fort Worden to Fort Flagler State Park to visit with Deisy Bach and Mark Secord of the Friends of Fort Flagler. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/07/48659/) - (Airdate: May 7, 2026) May In the Garden is all about soil. Julia talks about soil microbes and a home activity that you can do to test soil microbes called "Soil your Shorts." Mary Beth goes into the Wonderful World of Worms. Dianna extols the virtues of mulch mulch mulch. Barbara demystifies the process of
- [Jazz Nights at the Quilcene Lantern](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/08/jazz-nights-at-the-quilcene-lantern/) - KPTZ is excited to join the Quilcene Lantern in welcoming Trio Santiago and the Jonas Myers Trio on Saturday, May 16 at 7pm. Trio Santiago fuses jazz, classical, and americana in their new suite of original music, founded on rhythms that emerged from music studies and Santiago’s travels through the Andes. Jonas Myers is a
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/08/county-connections-128/) - (Airdate: May 8, 2026) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and KPTZ's Jim Burke talk with Shawn Frederick, Central Services Director for Jefferson County about Capital projects meetings and agenda, as well as the county A.I. policy which is being finalized and will be presented to the full commission on Monday, May 18. See https://co.jefferson.wa.us/ Jefferson County Board
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 5/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/07/brewocracy-now-5-07-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Chief Brett Black and we talked about the wildfire season...which is sort-of starting right now. Fire Danger is up to moderate, and there are restrictions to outdoor burning starting tomorrow. By the way, the air quality resource
- [Local News for 5/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/07/local-news-for-5-07-26/)
- [Local News for 5/06/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/06/local-news-for-5-06-26/)
- [KPTZ Performance Studio Debut with Sonny Flores](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/01/kptz-performance-studio-debut-with-sonny-flores/) - (Airdate: April 23, 2026) Sonny Flores (friend of the station) performs during Blues Journey as we try out our new performance studio. Excited barking at the start by Sage the Radio Dog.
- [Local News for 5/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/05/local-news-for-5-05-26/)
- [#772 Seabirds - Climate Change Sentinels](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/06/772-seabirds-climate-change-sentinels/) - (Airdate: May 6, 2026) In this reprise airing, please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we take up Part 2 of our conversation about seabird conservation with our guest Peter Harrison, this time joined by his wife Shirley Metz. Peter is a world-renowned seabird expert, artist, and conservationist, and his wife Shirley an avid
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Susan Rich, Bird Brains](https://www.kptz.org/2026/06/16/booklovers-cafe-susan-rich-bird-brains/) - (Airdate: June 16, 2026) Cris welcomes poet and editor Susan Rich to talk about Bird Brains, her delightful and lyrical look at the birds of the Pacific Northwest. Each bird has not only scientific notes but an original poem and lovely evocative Japanese brush style illustration. Some of the poets are from Port Townsend!
- [Jeffco Health Department](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/04/jeffco-health-department/) - (Airdate: May 4, 2026) Do you know everything that Jefferson County Public Health does? Find out on Monday, May 4 when KPTZ's Taylor Clark sits down with Apple Martine, Director of our public health department.
- [Boxed Chocolates / The Briceman](https://www.kptz.org/2000/12/20/the-briceman/) - This morning, May 4, KPTZ received an email from Debbie, The Briceman’s wife and best friend. She writes: “On Sunday, the Briceman left this world into whatever is next, peacefully at home with me and his cat. I want all of you at KPTZ to know that there were three things he loved to do
- [FreeSpin & ReSpin / Ron McElroy](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/23/ron-mcelroy/) - FreeSpin airs Fridays 5-7pm. DJ Host Ron McElroy says: The dictionary defines free as loose, able to move in any direction, and spin as a ride, as in an automobile. I named my program FreeSpin because I’d like to take you all on a musical ride to some of my favorite places. Join me, Your Good Rockin’ Daddy,
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/05/01/county-connections-127/) - (Airdate: May 1, 2026) JIm Burke and Commissioner Greg Brotherton speak with two members - board members of the JeffCo chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health. Director Val Phiminster joined NAMI 15 years ago, and President of the Board, Patrick Johnson joined NAMI 30 years ago. They both spoke about the advocacy and
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 4/30/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/30/brewocracy-now-4-30-26/) - 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
- [Local News for 4/30/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/30/local-news-for-4-30-26/)
- [In the Garden / Julia, Barbara, Mary Beth, Dianna](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/30/in-the-garden-julia-barbara-mary-beth-dianna/) - IN THE GARDEN (airing 6-6:30pm on Thursdays) shares practical wisdom and science-based research on all things gardening in our maritime Pacific Northwest region. Each episode is timed to the garden this month – what to expect from the weather, what garden tasks are calling, what to plant now, what’s ready to harvest, what to do, and
- [Local News for 4/28/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/28/local-news-for-4-28-26/)
- [Local News for 4/29/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/29/local-news-for-4-29-26/)
- [Reach Out](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/27/reach-out/) - (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
- [#771 Wetland Delineation (part 2)](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/29/771-wetland-delineation-part-2/) - (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.
- [Tad Robinson Live at the Palindrome](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/24/tad-robinson-live-at-the-palindrome/) - 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
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 4/23/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/23/brewocracy-now-4-23-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by State Representative Adam Bernbaum. We learned about the recently ended short legislative session and the Millionaire's Tax' (SB 6346) which was passed during the session.
- [Local News for 4/23/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/23/local-news-for-4-23-26/)
- [Local News for 4/22/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/22/local-news-for-4-22-26/)
- [#770 Mysteries of the Deep Ocean, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/20/770-mysteries-of-the-deep-ocean-part-1/) - (Airdate: April 22, 2026) Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; weird and sometimes very large creatures float and swim; and around
- [Local News for 4/16/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/16/local-news-for-4-16-26/)
- [Friends of Fort Worden](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/20/friends-of-fort-worden-4/) - (Airdate: April 20, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark welcomed the Friends of Fort Worden. Vicki Legman is a board member and the volunteer coordinator, while John Hall is a board member and the trail team lead. April is Money Muscle month for the Friends. Check their website at https://www.fwfriends.org/ to get involved.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/17/county-connections-125/) - (Airdate: April 17, 2026) Commissioner Greg Brotherton joins co-host Jim Burke, remotely, from the PRTPO retreat. Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) is responsible for ensuring on-going coordinated transportation planning amongst its members and identifying long-range issues or opportunities affecting the region. Guests include: From Kitsap Transit: Amna Parson, PRTPO Coordinator, and Edward Coviello, PRTPO
- [Tish Hinojosa Performs Live at the Palindrome!!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/15/tish-hinojosa-performs-live-at-the-palindrome/) - KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Tish Hinojosa to the Rainshadow Recording Studios on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm. Tish Hinojosa is a singer/songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. Her blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has far reaching appeal and has garnered her many accolades, such as performing at the White
- [Local News for 4/15/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/15/local-news-for-4-15-26/)
- [#769 What the Wild Still Has to Teach Us](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/15/769-what-the-wild-still-has-to-teach-us/) - (Airdate: April 15, 2026) Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks with Kurt Hoelting about his new book, Apprentice to the Wild. Kurt’s work asks a timely question: what might the wild still have to teach us? Today we reflect on his life from early encounters with wildness to his embrace of Zen practice. At a
- [#767 Nighttime Tide Pooling](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/01/767-nighttime-tide-pooling/) - (Airdate: April 1, 202) Come with Nan Evans and Carolyn Woods, from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, on an audio winter tide pooling trip at NIGHT. In the winter why are the really low tides at night and during the daytime in summer? Why can we see different animals at different tide levels? What
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 4/14/2026](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/14/our-working-waterfront-4-14-2026/) - On alternate weeks each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. After getting an update from Port Director Eron, Pam and Chris stop by and visit Captain Jeff Golden and his Purse
- [Earth Day Celebration with Abracadabra Trip](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/14/earth-day-celebration-with-abracadabra-trip/) - KPTZ is happy to present an Earth Day Celebration with Abracadabra Trip on Saturday, April 18 at Finnriver Farm and Cidery. Arrive at 5pm for a pre-show happy hour and gallery exhibit of Abracadabra Trip’s global adventures on board their bus, followed by the full band performance in the pavilion, beginning at 6pm. The Abracadabra
- [Local News for 4/14/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/14/local-news-for-4-14-26/)
- [Marine Hospital #17](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/20/marine-hospital-17/) - (Airdate: April 20, 2026 - Marine Hospital #17) - Care for sailors
- [The Wreck of the Clallam](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/13/the-wreck-of-the-clallam/) - (Airdate: April 13, 2026 - The Wreck of the Clallam) - Offshore tragedy
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/03/48197/) - (Airdate: March 3, 2026) We are in a gorge called Bezeklik in the Flaming Mountains, 50 kilometers east to Turfan. This is where GermanSPOTLIGHT 26-03-1 thru 15 Archeologist Le Coq moved as much Buddhist art as he could crate back to Berlin in 1905. His collection was one of the greatest treasures ever looted from
- [Hops and Native Americans](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/23/hops-and-native-americans/) - (Airdate: March 23, 2026 - Hops and Native Americans) - Another boom and bust crop
- [The Old Alcohol Plant](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/16/the-old-alcohol-plant/) - (Airdate: March 16, 2026 - The Old Alcohol Plant) - More failed dreams
- [Irondale](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/09/irondale/) - (Airdate: March 9, 2026 - Irondale) Almost Pittsburgh?
- [Soundings / Gary Forbes](https://www.kptz.org/2024/02/15/soundings-gary-forbes/) - On Thursdays from 9:30 to 11am and again from 6:30 to 8pm, host Gary Forbes always has a song knocking around in his head and now he's going to bring them to you! Gary will pull tunes from a variety of traditions – rock, R and B, jazz, and Americana, following his ears on a
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/10/county-connections-124/) - (Airdate: April 10, 2026) Co-hosts Jim Burke and County Commissoner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Jeremy Williammee, Director of Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD). They talk about the latest iteration of The Comprehensive Plan which is a twenty-year plan required by state law, and is updated every ten years. Learn more: https://co.jefferson.wa.us/1708/2025-Periodic-Update
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 4/09/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/09/brewocracy-now-4-09-26/) - KPTZ"s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed Tara McCauley, executive director of the Jefferson County Historical Society and we talked about their new exhibit which opened this past weekend. The museum is located in historic Port Townsend City hall and is open Thursday thru Sunday from 11am till 4pm. There is
- [Local News for 4/09/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/09/local-news-for-4-09-26/)
- [Community Tides - 4/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/08/community-tides-4-07-26/) - Our focus this month will be on South Jefferson County and the communities of Brinnon and Quilcene – and what our youth and young families are up to there. The Quilcene community is located at the head of Quilcene Bay, an arm of the seawater-filled glacial valley of Hood Canal. Brinnon sits south of Quilcene,
- [Quilcene Lantern Swing Dance!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/08/quilcene-lantern-swing-dance/) - KPTZ is excited to join the Quilcene Lantern in presenting a Swing Dance featuring Jonathan Doyle and Peter Flahiff on Thursday, April 16 at 6pm. Jonathan Doyle is a world renown musician and has put together an all-star Swing Band consisting of Conor Forsyth on piano, Matt Weiner on bass, and D’Vonne Lewis on drums.
- [#768 Seabird Conservation, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/08/768-seabird-conservation-part-1/) - (Reprise airdate: April 8, 2026) Please join Nature Now host Debaran Kelso as we welcome our special guest Peter Harrison. Peter is a world renown seabird expert, artist, and conservationist, and this week we will be speaking about writing and illustrating his beautiful new book Seabirds: The New Identification Guide. We end with exploring the
- [Local News for 4/08/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/08/local-news-for-4-08-26/)
- [LIVE LIFE LOUD Presents Metal Showcase at the Quilcene Lantern](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/07/live-life-loud-presents-metal-showcase-at-the-quilcene-lantern/) - KPTZ is stoked to join Live Life Loud Presents for their next hardcore showcase at the Quilcene Lantern on Saturday, April 11 at 7pm featuring Tacos!, Key Party, and Kingtide. Tacos! is a heavy punk metal band from Seattle and Tacoma that preaches the gospel of eating tacos and listening to glistening tunes. Key Party
- [Local News for 4/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/07/local-news-for-4-07-26/)
- [AAUW & Blessing of the Fleet](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/06/aauw-blessing-of-the-fleet/) - (Airdate: April 6, 2026) Teri Nomura and and Debra Ayers announce the AAUW Home and Kitchen Tour on April 25 and Brian Cullin and Aubrey Rollins invite us to the Blessing of the Fleet, to be held at the Quilcene Marina, also on April 25.
- [County Public Health Report ~ 4/06/2026](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/06/county-public-health-report-4-06-2026/) - The first Monday of the month means it's time for the monthly Public Health Report from Dr. Allison Berry. Listen and learn the latest.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/03/county-connections-123/) - (Airdate: April 3, 2026) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome Jessica Lowe, Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Team Director. The CAC, a collaborative effort between the county and Jefferson YMCA. is dedicated to 'Trauma focused' care of children who have suffered abuse. The CAC is located at the former home of KPTZ at Mountain
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/03/48314/) - (Airdate: April 2, 2026) In our April episode, Dianna and Mary Beth explore the adventure of growing perennial vegetables, berries, and herbs. They cover how these crops can help suppress weeds, form ground covers, attract pollinators, and provide beauty in the garden -- as well as produce long-term nutritious harvests. April is also Native Plant Appreciation Month.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 4/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/02/brewocracy-now-4-02-26/) - This week on Brewocracy Now guest co-host Jim Burke welcomes co-host John Mauro and the Poet Laureate of Port Townsend, Rufina Garay.
- [The Domestic Luminescence Project](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/19/the-domestic-luminescence-project/) - (Airdate: March 19, 2026 - The Domestic Luminescence Project)
- [Hats off to Heads](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/26/hats-off-to-heads/) - (Airdate: March 26, 2026 - Hats off to Heads)
- [I'm Ok, You're Ok](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/12/im-ok-youre-ok/) - (Airdate: March 12, 2026 - I'm Ok, You're OK - He's an Ape.)
- [Local News for 4/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/02/local-news-for-4-02-26/)
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/28/silk-119/) - (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,
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/21/silk-118/) - (Airdate: April 21, 2026) Today we’re heading west to another set of ruins, in this case the Jiahe runs in the Yarnaz Valley, only 13 km away, and within bicycle range. It’s a natural fortress located atop a steep cliff on a leaf-shaped plateau between two deep river valleys, and it was an important stop
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/14/silk-117/) - (Airdate: April 14, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang Province, visiting the Astana Tombs, where the elite were buried fifteen hundred years ago. Since we remembered our flashlights we were able to visit the underground chambers. Most of the artifacts discovered there have been removed to a museum, but there are a number of well-preserved corpses and
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/07/silk-116/) - (Airdate: April 7, 2026) We’ve been visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang, 42 kilometers southeast of Turfan. On the way back to town we also visited the Astana Tombs, just north of the city. This ancient cemetery served as the burial site for both the elite and commoners from the Gaochang region
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/10/silk-115/) - (Airdate: March 10, 2026) The Flaming Mountains were the scene of one of the Monkey Kings greatest triumphs in the Chinese fable “Journey to the West,” and Bezeklik was the location of some of Silk Road’s finest Buddhist Art. The caves there were carved into the west wall of a sandstone gorge that opens up
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/31/silk-114/) - (Airdate: March 31, 2026) We’re walking among the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang. One pile of the ruins there that are distinctly different from other piles is the Buddhist temple at the southwest corner of the city. Much of the interior is still intact, including the walls and the huge central pillar around
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/24/silk-111/) - (Airdate: March 24, 2026) Nowhere else in China are the ruins of Gaochang so accessible, so extensive, or so impressive. Former garrisson Gaochang had soon become the capitol of an independent state, and it flourished as a cultural and political center until it was destroyed by the Mongols in the 13th century. During his excavations
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/17/silk-110/) - (Airdate: March 17, 2026) We’re 45 kilometers to the east of Turfan, at the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang, the capitol of the Kingdom of Turfan, and the place where those monks came from who carved out those caves. Gaochang began lIfe in the first century B.C as a small Chinese garrison to
- [Local News for 4/01/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/04/01/local-news-for-4-01-26/)
- [April 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/31/april-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for April 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.
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/16/silk-101/) - (Airdate: December 16, 2025) We're in Xinjiang province, in the town of Hami, waiting for the evening train to take us to Turfan, and already we're regretting our decision to pass up a chance to visit Balikun. Balikun is on the other side of the Tianshan mountains that rise like a gigantic white wall 30
- [Local News for 3/31/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/31/local-news-for-3-31-26/)
- [Northwest Passages](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/30/northwest-passages/) - On Wednesdays at 5:20 pm, Northwest Passages features books and poetry by Pacific NW authors, or stories about our lands, ranging from poetry by local poet laureates; classics like The Egg & I or The Canoe and Paddle, and contemporary works from local and other PNW authors. This show comes to KPTZ from KSQM. If
- [Hearts of Space](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/30/hearts-of-space/) - We are very excited to announce that the pioneering ambient music show, Hearts of Space, can now be heard on KPTZ on Sunday evenings from 10pm to midnight, following Cats In Our Laps. Hearts of Space began as a San Francisco late-night radio show in 1973, went national on public radio in 1983, and grew
- [Community Tides / Chris Bricker](https://www.kptz.org/2023/10/11/community-tides-chris-bricker/) - On alternating Saturdays at noon, alternating with Our Working Waterfront, Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, president and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation to explore new developments and new paradigms as they talk with creative and innovative citizens who do good work throughout Jefferson County and the Peninsula. Previously for eight years, he was music
- [Our Working Waterfront / Chris Bricker](https://www.kptz.org/2023/10/11/our-working-waterfront-chris-bricker/) - On alternating Saturdays at noon, alternating with Community Tides, Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend’s Director, along with Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you updates, characters, artisans and stories that surround our busy Port and Maritime Community.Previously for eight years, he was music host for Morning on the Salish. An
- [Our Town / Maryanne McNellis](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/23/our-town-maryanne-mcnellis/) - Our Town airs alternate Wednesdays from 5 to 5:30pm. Host Maryanne McNellis has worked for the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Business Week Magazine and several other American publications. She lived in Canada for many years and edited The Financial Post, the Canadian equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. In addition, she has
- [Booklovers' Cafe / Cris Wilson](https://www.kptz.org/2018/04/14/booklover-cafe/) - Booklovers' Cafe airs alternate Wednesdays from 5 to 5:30pm. Join Cris as she interviews authors from the northwest and more. Discover fascinating people and great reads! Email Cris. You can listen to past Book Lovers' Cafe shows at KPTZ's podcast page.
- [Colon Cancer Awareness](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/16/colon-cancer-awareness/) - (Airdate: March 16, 2026) KPTZ's Genevieve Barlow was joined by general surgeon Dr. Kelsea Peterman, and the Director of Jefferson Healthcare Cancer Center, Tricia Sinek, as well as KPTZ's Karen Anderson for Colon Cancer Awareness Month to discuss the importance of colon cancer screening.
- [Much Ado About Something](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/30/much-ado-about-something/) - (Airdate: March 30, 2026) For Saltfire Theatre, Director Genevieve Barlow and cast members Rachel Smith, Nick Magles, and Lilli Barlow invite us to Saltfire’s production of Much Ado About Nothing.
- [Local News for 3/26/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/26/local-news-for-3-26-26/)
- [Introducing New Board Member Dylan Quarles](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/27/introducing-new-board-member-dylan-quarles/) - Dylan Quarles is old school Port Townsend. After sailing into town on the family Tumlaren in the early 1990s, Dylan’s folks dropped anchor and decided to stick around for a while. A proud graduate of Port Townsend High School, Class of 2004, Dylan went on to study film at the Evergreen State College before traveling
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 3/26/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/26/brewocracy-now-3-26-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Community Risk Manager Robert Wittenberg to talk about their planned training burn on Umatilla west of San Juan Ave on the afternoon of Tuesday 3/31/26, We also talked about the availability Home Wildfire Assessments. More information about
- [#766 Wetland Delineation](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/25/766-wetland-delineation/) - (Airdate: March 25, 2026) Please join Nature Now out in the field again on a beautiful Spring afternoon! Host Debaran Kelso speaks about the importance of wetlands with wetland biologist Donna Frostholm, while we wander through the Winona Wetland just west of Port Townsend. Part 1 of a 2 part show.
- [Local News for 3/25/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/25/local-news-for-3-25-26/)
- [Local News for 3/24/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/24/local-news-for-3-24-26/)
- [Buckwheat for the Olympic Peninsula](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/23/buckwheat-for-the-olympic-peninsula/) - (Airdate: March 23, 2026) Professor of Plant Breeding Micaela Colley describes the work being done on the Olympic Peninsula to establish the growing of buckwheat as part of the Food from Here movement.
- [Visit KPTZ for tours during the Connectivity Summit!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/23/visit-kptz-for-tours-during-the-connectivity-summit/) - KPTZ is excited to be a part of the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit, hosted by the Production Alliance, from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29. The Connectivity Summit is a multi-day community gathering at Fort Worden State Park. There will be workshops, conversations, and performances. KPTZ will be hosting an open house on Saturday,
- [Pearl Django Performing Live at the Palindrome!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/23/pearl-django-performing-live-at-the-palindrome/) - KPTZ is excited to join LTD Presents in welcoming Pearl Django to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Friday, March 27 at 7pm. With a performance history of over 30 years, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. The band’s signature style features pristine string work,
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/20/county-connections-122/) - (Airdate: March 20, 2026) Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nolette and Jim Burke speak with the Mayor of Port Townsend, Amy Howard. and Zhaleh Almaee, Assistant Director of OWL 360 and the organizer/ facilitator of the Youth Summit which is part of The Connectivity Summit at Fort Worden and the County Fairgrounds on March 27, 28, and 29,
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 3/19/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/19/brewocracy-now-3-19-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City manager John Mauro were joined by our new Deputy Mayor Owen Rowe.
- [Local News for 3/19/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/19/local-news-for-3-19-26/)
- [#765 Crab Science and Communities](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/19/765-crab-science-and-communities/) - (Airdate: March 18, 2026) Nan Evans interviews Emily Buckner about Dungeness Crabs on the Olympic Peninsula.
- [#760 Butterflies of Washington, part 1](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/11/760-butterflies-of-washington/) - (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.
- [Bombing on Protection Island](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/02/bombing-on-protection-island/) - (Airdate: March 2, 2026 - Bombing on Protection Island) - during World War II.
- [Local News for 3/18/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/18/local-news-for-3-18-26/)
- [Attention Please! / Team](https://www.kptz.org/2021/01/20/attention-please-team/) - Airing noon to 12:30pm, and repeating 5-5:30pm on Mondays and noon to 12:30pm on Saturdays, this feature program gives voice to upcoming events and campaigns of interest to the listening community, through interviews with sponsoring organization spokespersons. Interviews are conducted by rotating KPTZ hosts including Phil Andrus, Taylor Clark, and others. Following the weekly broadcast, the
- [Local News for 3/17/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/17/local-news-for-3-17-26/)
- [Remembering Mike Carroll](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/16/remembering-mike-carroll/) - (Airdate: March 16, 2026) Originally broadcast Saturday. March 14, 2026, this Attention Please! show is a tribute to well-loved KPTZ technical volunteer Mike Carroll, who was was always lighthearted, warm, generous, curious, and caring. He will be missed. Hosted by KPTZ Excutive Director Genevieve Barlow and founding program director Larry Stein.
- [March 16-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/16/march-16-31-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for March 16-31. 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.
- [#282 AJ Feit, PT Police Navigator](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/10/282-aj-feit-pt-police-navigator/) - (Airdate: March 10, 2026) Maryanne interviews A.J. Feit, the Navigator for the Port Townsend Police Department. A navigator is a trained mental health professional. A.J.’s role is to help recognize those in the middle of a mental breakdown and hopefully find programs or counselors who can help. It’s another way to try to help keep
- [Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien bring Irish music to the Palindrome!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/13/gerry-oconnor-and-don-penzien-bring-irish-music-to-the-palindrome/) - Join KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording in welcoming traditional Irish musicians Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm. Regarded as one of the great fiddle players of his generation, O’Connor has won numerous All Ireland titles for his music. He also has a background in step
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/13/county-connections-121/) - (Airdate: March 13, 2026) This week for our Three Day Fund Drive we have co-hosts Jim Burke and Commisioner Greg Brotherton welcome EJFR Chief Bret Black, Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence, and Cynthia Toop, the Climate Resilience Project manager from the Hoh Tribe. Cynthia talks about the herculean task of moving an entire community
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 3/12/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/12/brewocracy-now-3-12-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and PT City Manager John Mauro discussed various forms of resilience. We took questions about the police personnel and also about the strong mayor form of government.
- [Local News for 3/12/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/12/local-news-for-3-12-26/)
- [#763 Birds and Their Feathers](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/04/763-birds-and-their-feathers/) - (Reprise Airdate: March 4. 2026) Envision a bird – any bird. What do you first notice? The feathers, of course. But, what do you really know about those beautiful and amazingly variable structures? Join Nan Evans and Christie Lassen to explore feather forms and structures, colors and patterns, and the incredible usefulness and functions of
- [Local News for 3/11/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/11/local-news-for-3-11-26/)
- [#764 Birds and Bees, Brains and Behavior](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/09/764-birds-and-bees-brains-and-behavior/) - (Airdate: March 11, 2026) Today we’re taking a fascinating dive into the tiny yet complex worlds of bees and birds. On the surface, these creatures couldn’t be more different - one flits through the air with delicate wings, the other buzzes industriously from flower to flower. But when it comes to brains and behavior, both
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 3/10/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/10/our-working-waterfront-3-10-26/) - In August 2025, as he had done for decades, beloved fisherman Joel Kawahara set out from his hometown of Quilcene for the fishing grounds. After a few weeks, Joel’’s commercial fishing troller Karolee was found adrift without Joel aboard. In his passing, Joel Kowahara has become the renewed catalyst for Bernie’s vision to come true.
- [Local News for 3/10/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/10/local-news-for-3-10-26/)
- [Rob Birman - Centrum Buildings](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/09/rob-birman-centrum-buildings/) - (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.
- [Port Townsend Annual Record Show This Saturday!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/09/port-townsend-annual-record-show-this-saturday/) - 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,
- [Blessing Chimanga Live at Finnriver Farm & Cidery](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/06/blessing-chimanga-live-at-finnriver-farm-cidery/) - 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
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 3/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/06/brewocracy-now-3-05-26/) - 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.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/06/county-connections-120/) - (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
- [Community Tides ~ 3/03/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/03/community-tides-3-03-26/) - 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
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/05/47809/) - (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
- [Local News for 3/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/05/local-news-for-3-05-26/)
- [Brewocracy Now - Special Edition](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/04/brewocracy-now-special-edition/) - (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.
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Ian Mackay,  Ian's Ride](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/03/booklovers-cafe-ian-mackay-ians-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
- [Local News for 3/04/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/04/local-news-for-3-04-26/)
- [Local News for 3/03/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/03/local-news-for-3-03-26/)
- [Record Show](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/02/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.
- [Key City Public Theatre](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/23/attention-please-8/) - (Airdate: February 23, 2026) Key City Public Theatre, in the persons of actress Maritess Zurbano, Kat Agudo, assistant director, and Gabs Nathanson, stage manager, invite listeners to “I Love You, I Miss You, I’m Glad You’re Gone”. Then, for Empty Bowl Press, Holly Hughes and John Pierce present their recent book, “Waveshock”.
- [County Public Health Report ~ 3/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/02/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
- [TARBOO 2026 Lineup Launch Party](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/02/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
- [#281 Amanda Grace: Servicing Septics](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/03/281-amanda-grace-servicing-septics/) - (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
- [March 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2026/03/01/march-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - 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](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/27/county-connections-119/) - (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),
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 2/26/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/26/brewocracy-now-2-26-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro covered a variety of topics. So much to discuss; so little time!
- [The Planet of the Idiots](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/26/the-planet-of-the-idiots/) - (Airdate: February 19, 2026 - The Planet of the Idiots)
- [Handyman](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/26/handyman/) - (Airdate: February 12, 2026 - Handyman)
- [Local News for 2/26/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/26/local-news-for-2-26-26/)
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/24/silk-113/) - (Airdate: February 24, 2026) We’re in Xinjiang Province, 50 kilometers east of Turfaan, in a gorge in the Flaming Mountains in a place called Bezeklik. Bezeklik is a Uyghur word for what we call “art gallery.” It was in fact a repository of Buddhist art, and until 1905 it had pretty much been forgotten. The
- [#762 Last Child in the Wood](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/25/762-last-child-in-the-wood/) - (Reprise airdate: February 25, 2026) Saving Ourselves and Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder. Are we dimishing our lives of the senses? Nan Evans talks with special guest Richard Louv, author of many books examining the crucial connections between the natural world and human physical, mental, social and even cultural health. Richard Louv first developed
- [Local News for 2/25/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/25/local-news-for-2-25-26/)
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/20/county-connections-118/) - (Airdate: February 20, 2026) Jim Burke and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Laura Tucker, Education and Outreach Specialist with JeffCo Sold Waste, and Phil Sonne, a member of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The discussion centers on upcoming changes to Solid Waste and Recycling programs here in Jefferson County, coming up April 1. There is a
- [Sons of Rainier and Uncle Daddy and the Playful Pets - Live at the Quilcene Lantern!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/24/sons-of-rainier-and-uncle-daddy-and-the-playful-pets-live-at-the-quilcene-lantern/) - KPTZ is thrilled to join the Quilcene Lantern in welcoming the Sons of Rainier, along with local favorites Uncle Daddy and the Playful Pets, on Thursday, February 26 at 6pm at the Quilcene Lantern. The Sons of Rainier hail from the great PNW, and create easy-going alt-folk for hard times. Their music has found its
- [City Hall Museum](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/16/attention-please-7/) - (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
- [Local News for 2/24/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/24/local-news-for-2-24-26/)
- [Local News for 2/18/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/18/local-news-for-2-18-26/)
- [Brewocracy Now - 2/19/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/19/brewocracy-now-2-29-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Port Townsend Director of Public Works Steve King. We covered the history of the Port Townsend water system, the current lease with the mill, water conservation issues as well as the upcoming process that the city will be doing to adjust water rates for next year. Factoid… the in-stream-flow
- [Local News for 2/17/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/17/local-news-for-2-17-26/)
- [Local News for 2/19/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/19/local-news-for-2-19-26/)
- [#280 Lori Hanemann: A Friendly Chum](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/17/280-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
- [#761 Canopy of Titans](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/18/761-canopy-of-titans/) - (Airdate: February 18, 2026) Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks withPaul Koberstein, an award-winning environmental journalist and theco-author of the book Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of theGreat North American Temperate Rainforest. Join us today as we weavetogether the relationship between salmon and our coastal temperaterainforest. The Pacific Northwest was built on the
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/01/in-the-garden-8/) - (Airdate: January 1, 2026) In our January episode, Dianna and Mary Beth talk about favorite alliums and getting onions ready to transplant in the spring for a fine harvest in summer and fall. Julia and Barbara advise on the benefits of winter weeding before weeds have a chance to flower. January is also a time for
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/05/47430/) - (Airdate: February 5, 2026) In our February episode, Dianna and Mary Beth talk about starting seeds indoors using heat mats and grow lights. Barbara is joined by special guest Master Gardener Doug van Allen, co-manager of the PTHS Culinary Garden and volunteer pruner at the Blue Heron School Orchard. Doug shares the principles of pruning
- [Golden Shoals Live at Rainshadow Recording Studios](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/16/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
- [February 16-28 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/15/february-16-28-kptz-programming-highlights-2/) - 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](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/13/county-connections-117/) - (Airdate: February 13, 2026) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Jim Burke are joined this week byRecompete 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
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 2/12/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/12/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/
- [My Cat Ate My Homework](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/29/my-cat-ate-my-homework/) - (Airdate: January 29, 2026 - My Cat Ate My Homework)
- [Jumping Into Love](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/22/jumping-into-love/) - (Airdate: January 22, 2016 - Jumping Into Love - Can the leaping man find love?)
- [The Discovery of Electricity](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/12/the-discovery-of-electricity/) - (Airdate: February 5, 2026 - The Discovery of Electricity)
- [Local News for 2/12/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/12/local-news-for-2-12-26/)
- [Local News for 2/11/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/11/local-news-for-2-11-26/)
- [#756 Favorite Books of 2025](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/07/756-favorite-books-of-2025/) - (Airdate: January 7, 2026) Happy New Year, listeners! The hosts of Nature Now, Jackie Canterbury, Nan Evans, and Debaran Kelso, start the year by sharing their favorite books about natural history. The conversation roams from bees to wolves, research to poetry, and beautiful photographs to whimsical illustrations. Laugh with them, listen to the awe and
- [#757 James Swan](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/21/757-james-swan/) - (Airdate: January 21, 2026) Please join Nature Now this week as we review the remarkable life of pioneer/explorer James Swan, who lived and worked and recorded extensively in our area from 1859 to 1900. Host Debaran Kelso speaks with James Swan scholar Steve Ricketts at Swan's burial site in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port
- [Local News for 2/10/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/10/local-news-for-2-10-26/)
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 2/10/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/10/our-working-waterfront-2-10-26/) - (Airdate: February 10, 2026) Meet Nicholas Verrochi, who’s in the midst of a four-month haul-out in Port Townsend’s famed boatyard. Six of the finest shipwrights around and a raft of project volunteers, are fixing the rot, planks, frames and centerline that’s holding the 104 year old historic wooden boat, Argonaut II, together. Nicholas lives aboard,
- [Gathering Place](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/09/gathering-place-2/) - (Airdate: February 9, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark got to learn more about the Gatheringplace, a Port Townsend non-profit dedicated to promoting opportunity, awareness, and inclusion for adults with developmental and other disabilities. Our guests were Linda Ferris, the founder and executive director, and board member Steve Kemper. Radio Dog Sage sampled the "Yummy" hand made
- [Throw-Back Prom Dance with Back Pockett](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/09/throw-back-prom-dance-with-back-pockett/) - KPTZ is thrilled to invite you to the dance floor for a “Throw Back” Prom with Back Pockett on Saturday, February 14 at 5pm at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Grab your family, friends, and loved ones and get your groove on in the name of love. Back Pockett blurs the lines between funk, pop, R&B,
- [KPTZ and Live Life Loud Presents Metal Showcase!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/09/kptz-and-live-life-loud-presents-metal-showcase/) - KPTZ is excited to begin a new partnership with Live Life Loud, a small local production effort to bring heavy punk shows to the Peninsula. The next showcase is taking place on Friday, February 13 at 7pm at the Quilcene Lantern. Headlining the event is Generation Decline, a crushing, thrashy, crust punk band from Bremerton.
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/17/silk-112/) - (Airdate: February 17, 2026) We’ve left Turfan’s arbor-lined streets behind and entered a Gobi Desert bordered on the north by the flickering tongues of the flaming mountains, less than a kilometer away. We’ve already noted how Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, had to use a magic fan to blow out the flames in this land
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/06/county-connections-116/) - (Airdate: February 6, 2026) This week on County Connections as part of International Clash Day, Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke welcome Richard Davies, with the non-profit Jefferson Associated Council, who provide public defense for those who can't afford an attorney who are charged with a crime."Know Your Rights" being the theme of International Clash
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 2/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/05/brewocracy-now-2-05-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by AJ Feit, who is the PT Police Department's Navigator, and whose job is to connect with people who may be overwhelmed or in distress and to help them 'navigate' the system. He is part of the police department, but is not an
- [Local News for 2/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/05/local-news-for-2-05-26/) - February 5, 2026: Diane Walker - Government funding extended 2 weeks more; Douglas fir on golf course is dedicated (TRANSCRIPT)
- [#759 Bluffs of North Beach](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/04/759-bluffs-of-north-beach/) - (Airdate: February 4. 2026) The bluffs of Fort Worden loom over any walks along North Beach. Lift your eyes away from the sea and up to the bluffs or across the waters. The geological stories of our area are laid out in front of you and on the horizon. Can you read or imagine those
- [#279 Michael McCutcheon: Fighting Addiction](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/03/279-michael-mccutcheon-fighting-addiction/) - (Airdate: February 3, 2026) Maryanne interviews Michael McCutcheon, founder of Reach Out, a non-profit that helps feed those in need of food. Michael’s a recovering addict who wants to help others who have decided to free themselves from drugs. No one knows how difficult it is to end years of addiction than someone who is
- [Local News for 2/03/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/03/local-news-for-2-03-26/)
- [Local News for 2/04/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/04/local-news-for-2-04-26/)
- [Community Tides ~ 2/03/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/03/community-tides-2-03-26/) - 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. Following increased Border Patrol activity on the Olympic Peninsula in 2007, when several people in Forks were
- [International Clash Day: Know Your Rights!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/02/international-clash-day-know-your-rights/) - Join KPTZ as we celebrate International Clash Day: Know Your Rights. We’ll be observing this exciting event from Thursday night, February 5 through Friday the 6th – the official day – and on to Saturday, February 7. We’ll honor the legacy of The Clash with deep cuts, covers, and of course your favorite Clash tracks,
- [County Public Health Report ~ 2/02/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/02/county-public-health-report-2-02-26/) - On the BOCC Public Health (and Safety) Report for February, Dr. Allison Berry outlined what is going on with Flu, RSV, and Covid. She also answered questions about shingles and Avian Flu among other questions from the Commissioners. Willie Bence was not in attendance this month. Measles has come to western Washington, and Dr. Berry
- [Public Service](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/26/attention-please-6/) - (Airdate: January 26, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Jill Buhler Rienstra, former Jefferson Healthcare Commissioner and Jennifer James-Wilson, former Port Townsend School Board member. Both of these community members have served for a long time in their roles (since 1995 for Jill and since 2009 for Jennifer) and they provided interesting reflections on
- [Northwind Art](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/02/northwind-art/) - (Airdate: February 2, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark learned more about Northwind Art's class offerings. He also had a field trip to the Acrylic Boot Camp taught by Whidbey based visiting teaching artist Beth Herrild (bethherrild.com). In-studio guests were Leila Block, Education Manager and Diane Urbani, Communications Manager. Learn more about connecting with Art at NorthwindArt.org.
- [Midlife Crisis Dance Party / Ray Serebrin](https://www.kptz.org/2017/06/14/midlife-crisis-dance-party-ray-serebrin/) - Midlife Crisis Dance Party airs on Thursdays from 3-5pm. Ray presents no content on midlife, crises, or parties. Instead, he offers an exploration of time, magnetism and what happens when tiny robots are set loose in your bloodstream, plus poetry. Stories, The Worst Song of the Week, and diverse music to agitate and convulse dancers, will
- [February 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/31/february-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for February 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](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/30/county-connections-115/) - (Airdate: January 30, 2026) This week co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome County Administrator Josh Peters. Discussion centers on State Senate Bill 6239 which aims to make it possible for any civil suit faced by the County go through binding arbitration before going to trial. This could potentially save the county time and
- [#758 Acting Locally to Protect Special Places](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/28/758-acting-locally-to-protect-special-places/) - (Airdate: January 28, 2026) How can we act locally to protect special forest habitats while providing for sustainable forest harvests and supporting our local communities and economies? A tough prospect. Listen as Nan Evans explores specific efforts here in Jefferson County to do just this. Guests this week are County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Malloree
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 1/29/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/29/brewocracy-now-1-29-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Brewocracy Now cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked briefly about the city's statement regarding ICE as a follow up to last week's discussion with Port Townsend Police Chief Tom Olson. We then learned about John's recent trip to Olympia to talk to our legislators about the about the city's
- [Getting Married on the Radio](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/15/getting-married-on-the-radio/) - (Airdate: January 15, 2026 - Getting Married on the Radio)
- [Local News for 1/29/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/29/local-news-for-1-29-26/)
- [Local News for 1/28/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/28/local-news-for-1-28-26/)
- [Local News for 1/27/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/27/local-news-for-1-27-26/)
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/23/county-connections-114/) - (Airdate: January 23, 2026) This week on County Connections co-hosts Commissioner Greg Brotherton and KPTZ's Jim Burke welcome Shawn Frederick, Director of Central Services. They discuss what Central Services provides to the workforce of Jefferson County Government and the public. They also delve into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way that the county is integrating
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 1/22/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/22/brewocracy-now-1-22-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Port Townsend Chief of Police Tom Olson and Deputy Chief Kamal Sharif to talk about the department's efforts to achieve WASPC certification. We also discussed the PTPD Strategic Plan. There is a link to the plan on the City's Police page here: https://cityofpt.us/police. There was also an interesting listener
- [Local News for 1/22/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/22/local-news-for-1-22-26/)
- [Caitlin Canty Performing LIVE at Rainshadow Recording](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/21/caitlin-canty-performing-live-at-rainshadow-recording/) - KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Nashville-based singer/songwriter Caitlin Canty to the Rainshadow Recording Studio in Fort Worden (Building 315) on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30pm. Caitlin Canty is touring for her 5th studio release, Night Owl Envies the Morning Dove, a return to a grittier and more electric Americana sound, for
- [Yagody Returns to Port Townsend!](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/21/yagody-returns-to-port-townsend/)
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Ricardo Gomez, Tides of Freedom](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/01/booklovers-cafe-ricardo-gomez-tides-of-freedom/) - (Airdate: February 1, 2026) Cris invites local author and retired professor of Information Science, Ricardo Gomez to talk about his novel, The Tides of Freedom: The Slow Drowning of Democracy This is political fiction examining how democratic institutions erode and how individual choices can make a difference. This is truly a book about our current time.
- [Local News for 1/21/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/21/local-news-for-1-21-26/)
- [Local News for 1/20/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/20/local-news-for-1-20-26/)
- [New KPTZ Roles](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/19/new-kptz-roles/) - (Airdate: January 19, 2026) KPTZ's Operations Director (and former General Manager) Taylor Clark sat down with our new Executive Director Genevieve Barlow and Board Vice President Fred Flanzer to talk about recent changes to KPTZ management and our excitement about working to chart the future of your community radio station.
- [#278 Jon Pinnow; changing KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/20/278-jon-pinnow-changing-kptz/) - (Airdate: January 20, 2026) Maryanne interviews Jon Pinnow, president of the Board of Directors for KPTZ. Jon’s a career radio man, starting off by including a radio station in the Lego towns he built as a kid. Thanks to the wonders of technology he now works full time for Colorado public radio while living here
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/16/county-connections-113/) - (Airdate: January 16, 2026) This week on County Connections. Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nolette and Jim Burke speak with Viola Ware, Director of Housing and Community Services for OlyCap, about the Point in Time Count PIT of homeless sheltered and unsheltered people in Jefferson County. The PIT count takes place on January 29, 2026. This important count
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 1/15/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/15/brewocracy-now-1-15-26/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by the new Port Townsend Mayor Amy Howard. There was a good question from a listener about how we might improve the dialogue between the city council and their constituents. Taylor also read a portion of Mayor Howard' web post calling for
- [Local News for 1/15/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/15/local-news-for-1-15-26/)
- [Local News for 1/14/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/14/local-news-for-1-14-26/)
- [Local News for 1/13/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/13/local-news-for-1-13-26/)
- [Captain Edward Sims](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/23/captain-edward-sims/) - (Airdate: February 23, 2026 - Captain Edward Sims) - Who is Sims Way named for?
- [Grab Bag 2](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/16/grab-bag-2/) - (Airdate: February 9, 2026 -Grab Bag 2) - extra short histories.
- [Eaglemount Rockery](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/16/eaglemount-rockery/) - (Airdate: February 16, 2026 - Eaglemount Rockery) - A charming little world
- [Livery](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/02/livery/) - (Airdate: February 2, 2026 - Livery) - When horses ruled.
- [Pheasants on Protection Island](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/26/pheasants-on-protection-island/) - (Airdate: January 26, 2026 - Pheasants on Protection Island) - Chinese birds on Protection Island.
- [PT Intl Airport](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/19/pt-intl-airport/) - (Airdate: January 19, 2026 - Port Townsend International Airport) - pies lure pilots
- [St. Vincent de Paul](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/12/st-vincent-de-paul/) - (Airdate: January 12, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark sat down with Debbi Steel to learn more about her rewarding experience volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul and helping out our neighbors. She was joined by Norm Tonina who is the VP of the local conference of St, Vincents. For more information about St. Vincent de Paul,
- [Port Townsend Views](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/19/port-townsend-views/) - (January 19, 2026 - Port Townsend Views - Why Port Townsend has so many great viewpoints)
- [The Pot Caper](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/10/the-pot-caper/) - (Airdate: July 10, 2025 - The Pot Caper)
- [Egg and I](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/19/egg-and-i/) - (May 19, 2025 - Egg and I)
- [Elevated Ice Cream](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/26/elevated-ice-cream/) - (May 26, 2025 - Elevated Ice Cream)
- [Port Townsend Library](https://www.kptz.org/2025/03/17/port-townsend-library/) - (Airdate: March 17, 2025 - Port Townsend Library)
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/09/county-connections-112/) - (Airdate: January 9, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Jefferson County County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhower were joined by Joey Deese from Waste Connections, who is on the Transfer Station Task Force and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); as well as Al Cairns, the Jefferson County Solid Waste Manager. We talked about the planned relocation of
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Florence Caplow, Tend to Your Spirit](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/01/booklovers-cafe-florence-caplow-tend-to-your-spirit/) - (Airdate: January 4, 2026) Cris Wilson is delighted to welcome Florence Caplow to discuss her latest book Tend to your Spirit. Living with chronic illness has many challenges, and the journey is not just a physical one. Tend to Your Spirit is a companion for this emotional and spiritual journey, offering tools to help readers practice
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 1/08/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/08/brewocracy-now-1-08-26/) - KPTZ"s Taylor Clark and co-host Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro reviewed the significant achievement of the PT city government in 2025.
- [Local News for 1/08/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/08/local-news-for-1-08-26/)
- [Community Tides ~ 1/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/07/community-tides-1-05-26/) - Port Townsend’s high school campus, a nearly 100 year-old collection of wonderful brick buildings, sits at the top of the hill overlooking our town. Over the years these historic buildings continue to be held together and maintained by band-aid fixes. The time has come to examine the critical and overdue needs of a campus that
- [Local News for 1/07/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/07/local-news-for-1-07-26/)
- [Local News for 1/06/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/06/local-news-for-1-06-26/)
- [County Public Health Report ~ 1/05/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/05/county-public-health-report-1-05-26/) - This is the January 2026 Jefferson County Health and Emergency Management Report to the Board Of County Commissioners with Dr. Allison Berry and Willy Bence, which was broadcast live on KPTZ.
- [County Public Health Report ~ 12/01/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/01/county-public-health-report-12-01-25/) - This month. The BOCC Public Health Report includes Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry and Director of Emergency Management (DEM) Willie Bence. - Dr. Berry spoke about flu (both Influenza and avian Influenza) and homelessness, the VAERS website (https://vaers.hhs.gov/), misinformation from the CDC, and others. - Willie spoke of the First three things to do
- [Did You Know? / Kate Dwyer](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/13/did-you-know-kate-dwyer/) - Join Kate Dwyer for a very short program about little-known or quirky local history at 12:45pm and 5:15pm every other week on Mondays and Thursdays from January 18, 2024. Or go to https://kptz.org/did-you-know/ to hear former broadcasts. To suggest a subject or share information, contact Kate. Did you Know? is produced by Fred Flanzer.
- [#277 Sam Harper, Sewer Magic](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/06/277-sam-harper-sewer-magic/) - (Airdate: January 6, 2026) Maryanne interviews Sam Harper, construction boss for the new Hadlock Sewer System. It’s literally taken decades to get a sewer system underway in the tri-area (Hadlock, Chimacum & Irondale). As 2026 gets underway, the first couple of dozen businesses and residences are finally free from their septic systems. The waste water
- [Current Mood / DJ Lillie](https://www.kptz.org/2024/10/15/current-mood-dj-lillie/) - DJ Lillie serves up fresh, global, upbeat music, alongside groovy classics, to get you going in the morning. Be prepared for some ‘dance in your chair’ moments. She's a Seattle native who discovered a love of rhythm when she first took the pots and pans out of her parents' pantry. Having been introduced to an
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/19/county-connections-109/) - (Airdate: December 19, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and our guest was Siobhan Canty - CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation. We talked about both the impact of government budget shortfalls on our non-profits, as well as the importance of public engagement of all types in our community services
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/12/county-connections-110/) - (Airdate: December 12, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and co-host Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour were joined by Jamie Maciejewski, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County, as well as Sam Harper, the county's Director of Waste Management and the manager of the new Port Hadlock Sewer system. We talked about the
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/02/county-connections-111/) - (Airdate: January 2, 2026) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton were joined by Thera Black, the former coordinator of the PRTPO (Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization, www.prtpo.org) and much of the discussion was about the Hood Canal Bridge.
- [Local News for 12/31/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/30/local-news-for-12-31-25/)
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/23/silk-109/) - (Airdate: December 16, 2025) We’re still waiting at the Hami train station for the evening train, so we stocked up on Hami's most famous product. To the Chinese, the name Hami is synonymous with melons. Hami melons have been the most famous melons in China ever since one of Hami's Uyghur kings sent them to
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/30/silk-103/) - (Airdate: December 30, 2025) We’re in Xinjiang province in the town of Hami, the melon capital of China. After spending a day pedaling around town and seeing the sights, we finally boarded the 8 o'clock evening express to Turfan. And lo and behold, the conductor sold us a couple of berths in the soft sleeper
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/20/silk-108/) - (Airdate: January 13, 2026) We're in Xinjiang province in the town of Turfan, enjoying the rare pleasure of a cup of coffee and a bowl of chocolate mousse at John's Cafe, right across the street from the Turfan guesthouse. It's not the greatest coffee or the greatest mousse, but in the middle of the Silk
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/06/silk-107/) - (Airdate: December 30, 2025) We’re in Xinjiang province in the town of Hami, the melon capital of China. After spending a day pedaling around town and seeing the sights, we finally boarded the 8 o'clock evening express to Turfan. And lo and behold, the conductor sold us a couple of berths in the soft sleeper
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/27/silk-106/) - (Airdate: January 20, 2026) We're in Xinjiang province in the town of Turfan. Turfan is, without question, a Silk Road town. Unlike Hami, where the Chinese have recently taken over and reproduced their vision of life in architecture purgatory, Turfan has maintained much of its traditional character….
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/13/silk-105/) - (Airdate: January 6, 2026) We're rolling through the desert in a bus that shuttles passengers between the train station at Daheyuan and the town of Turfan, 60 kilometers away. Even though our watches say 7 o'clock, it's pitch dark outside, and dawn is still two hours away. Everyone in China lives and dies according to
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/03/silk-104/) - (Airdate: January 27, 2026) We’re visiting Turfan's most famous site, the Emin Minaret at the east edge of town. The word "minaret" comes from the Arabic word "minara," meaning lighthouse, which is what a minaret looks like. But the minaret serves to summon rather than to warn away We've seen minarets before, but nothing quite
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/10/silk-102/) - (Airdate: February 3, 2026) We're in Xinjiang province in the town of Turfan, and we're visiting the Emin Minaret at the east edge of town. The minaret was built in 1777 by the local ruler, Emin Khoja, as a monument to Uyghur support for the Qing dynasty and its dispute with other nomads to the
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2026/02/17/silk-100/) - (Airdate: February 10, 2026) We're in Xinjiang province in the oasis of Turfan and we're touring the sites outside of town.The first site is the area's most famous. It's the eroded red slopes of the Flaming Mountains that begin just north of town. On a hot summer day the surface temperature on these mountains exceeds
- [#753 I Was a Middle-Aged Wolfman](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/10/753-i-was-a-middle-aged-wolfman/) - (Airdate: December 10, 2025) Please join Nature Now this week as host Debaran Kelso speaks with wolf biologist Jim Holyan. The adventures and heart-breaks of wolf reintroductions in Idaho are the subject of his recent book: "I was a Middle-Aged Wolfman- Chasing Wolves in Idaho's Backcountry".
- [Local News for 1/01/26](https://www.kptz.org/2026/01/01/local-news-for-1-01-26/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 12/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/11/brewocracy-now-12-11-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked about the Comp Plan Process that is drawing to a conclusion now, with its state mandated end of year deadline.
- [Local News for 12/30/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/30/local-news-for-12-30-25/)
- [Kirk Roberts, at Siren’s Door](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/29/kirk-roberts-at-sirens-door/) - (Airdate: December 29, 2025) Twenty-two years ago, Kirk Roberts worked his first shift at Siren’s Pub - twenty-two years ago on New Year’s Eve. In our conversation, Kirk talks of his dedication to Siren’s, his love of his adopted community, Port Townsend, and what it takes to be the doorman at a popular drinking establishment.
- [No Brewocracy Now This Week](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/25/no-brewocracy-now/) - There is no Brewocracy Now broadcast on Thursday, January 1, New Years. Happy New Year, all!
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Tessa Hulls, Feeding Ghosts](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/02/booklovers-cafe-tessa-hulls-feeding-ghosts/) - (Airdate: December 2, 2025) Cris welcomes Tessa Hulls to talk about Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir. It is a critically acclaimed book that explores intergenerational trauma, love, and identity through three generations of Chinese women in her family, focusing on her grandmother's experiences with political turmoil and her mother's mental illness. The graphic memoir uses powerful visual
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 12/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/18/brewocracy-now-12-18-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro where joined by Emma Bolin, Director of Planning and Community Development, Council member Owen Rowe, and on zoom, Mayor (also Council member) David Faber. We discussed the final 2025 Comprehensive Plan approval. The final plan will be published here (https://www.pt2045planning.org/get-involved) by December 24, 2025.
- [Local News for 12/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/18/local-news-for-12-18-25/)
- [Local News for 12/17/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/17/local-news-for-12-17-25/)
- [Local News for 12/16/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/16/local-news-for-12-16-25/)
- [Nightcrawler / eames](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/07/nightcrawler-eames/) - Nightcrawler is an ode to nighttime counterculture from around the world – hosted by eames. It aims to spotlight the macabre, camp, and passion of post-punk, nu-metal, raw techno, musique concrète, hypnotic EBM, horror-core, industrial dance, experimental R&B, and other musical genres that dwell in the dark. Every Friday from 10pm to midnight. Music requests and inquiries: eames@kptz.org.
- [Dec. 16-31 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/15/dec-16-31-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.
- [Chimacum School Band](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/15/chimacum-school-band/) - (Airdate: December 15, 2025) KPTZ's Marshall Gooch interviewed Chimacum School Band Director Daniel Ferland and his student musicians about their upcoming trip to Washington DC for the nation's 250th birthday where they are representing Washington State in the National Independence Day Parade.
- [Local News for 12/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/11/local-news-for-12-11-25/)
- [Local News for 12/10/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/10/local-news-for-12-10-25/)
- [Local News for 12/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/09/local-news-for-12-09-25/)
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/05/county-connections-108/) - (Airdate: December 5, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark, sitting in for Jim Burke, welcomed Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner (District 3) and we explored things he is frustrated about and things he is grateful for. Just in time for Thanksgiving.
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 12/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/09/our-working-waterfront-12-09-25/) - KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. Last month Charlie Syberg told us the story of his acquisition and restoration of Nonchalant, a stunning 50 foot Motor Yacht from a bygone era. In this
- [Salish Coast Students](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/08/salish-coast-students/) - (Airdate: December 8, 2025) Salish Coast Elementary Students on People with Figurative Heart, This week’s Attention Please! presents the insightful words of twenty-five fourth grade students from Salish Coast Elementary School, the students of Ms. Christine Kiely. They share their writing about people with figurative heart in our area, including a firefighter, a conservationist, a
- [Community Tides ~ 12/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/03/community-tides-12-02-25/) - KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and Co-Host Siobhan Canty, President and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, meet with Port Townsend School Superintendent Linda Rosenbury, along with Emilia Ramsey, a 2023 Alumna of OCEAN K-12 Alternative School, its Founding ASB President, as well as a Student Representative on the Port Townsend School Board, and Sienna Vasquez Wind, an
- [#276 Bob Wheeler - Golf Pro?](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/09/276-bob-wheeler-golf-pro/) - (Airdate: December 9, 2025) Maryanne interviews Bob Wheeler, president of the Friends of the PT Golf Park. The nonprofit group has just received a 20-year extension on its 2-year trial lease. They have recently upgraded the grounds and driving range. Newer types of golf – both disc golf and fling golf – are attracting the
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/06/46145/) - (Airdate: November 6, 1025) Join us for the November episode of In the Garden, all about putting the garden to bed for the winter. Hear about winter care of dahlias, how to use leaves, and mulch-mulch-mulch: why mulching is so important for the Pacific Northwest garden. The show airs Thursday from 6 to 6:30pm. To
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/02/in-the-garden-5/) - (Airdate: October 2, 2025) Join us for the October episode of our newest show, In the Garden. Dianna and Mary Beth explore garlic varieties and tips on planting, harvesting, and curing. Julia and Barbara share ten steps on how to properly plant trees to give them a good start in life. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30pm.
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/04/in-the-garden-4/) - (Airdate: September 4, 2025) Join us for the September episode of our newest show, In the Garden. Dianna and Mary Beth talk about overwintering a garden -- growing without a greenhouse, transplanting starts, and the many possibilities for cloches, cover crops, and mulch. Barbara and Julia share tips for beautiful and beneficial lawn alternatives and fall
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/07/in-the-garden-3/) - (Airdate: August 7, 2025) Listen to the August episode of our newest show, In the Garden, with Julia Cordz, Barbara Faurot, Mary Beth Haralovich, and Dianna Wiklund. August In the Garden covers strawberry care, saving seeds, tomato tips, creating a moon garden, summer pruning, summer watering, and more. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30pm. “This
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/03/in-the-garden-2/) - (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.
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/07/in-the-garden/) - (Airdate: June 6, 2025) Listen to the initial post of our newest show, In the Garden, with Julia Cordz, Barbara Faurot, Mary Beth Haralovich, and Dianna Wiklund. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30pm.
- [](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/04/46160/) - (Airdate: December 4, 2025) Join us for the December episode. Dianna and Mary Beth delve into seed catalogs, how to interpret the codes, and how to make your choices for spring planting. Julia and Barbara talk about the care and planting of live Christmas trees and how to look after hummingbirds in the winter. The show airs
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 12/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/04/brewocracy-now-12-04-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Katy Goodman, Arts & Culture Coordinator for the Port Townsend Creative District, who let us know about the nomination process Port Townsend Arts Awards. Information on how to nominate someone is available at https://ptcreativedistrict.org/art-awards/. We were also joined by Eron Berg, the
- [December 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/30/december-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for December 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.
- [Local News for 12/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/04/local-news-for-12-04-25/)
- [Local News for 12/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/03/local-news-for-12-03-25/)
- [Local News for 12/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/02/local-news-for-12-02-25/)
- [Jon Ketzer - WOMEX](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/01/jon-ketzer-womex/) - (Airdate: December 1, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark sat down with Jon Kertzer, host of Roots and Branches (Sunday 3-5pm) to talk about his recent visit to WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) in Finland. He has been going since 1995 and since 2010 has been recording artists in the studio while he is there.
- [Comfort Food / DJ Steve](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/01/comfort-food-dj-steve/) - On Mondays from 8 to 9:30am, join DJ Steve for a hefty helping of Comfort Food every Monday morning. Steve will be setting the table with classic rock, jazz, blues, alternative, some country, and even prog, and hard rock from the 80's, 90's and beyond. Email Steve.
- [Jam Sandwich / DJ Eric](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/01/jam-sandwich-dj-eric/) - On Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm, join DJ Eric for Jam Sandwich, an eclectic mix of progressive rock, Americana, folk, and pop spanning from the 1960s to present day. Expect a generous helping of jam bands like Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Goose along with everything from The Beatles and Carole King to Leon Bridges
- [Interstellar Underwear/DJ Mars](https://www.kptz.org/2021/09/08/interstellar-underwear-dj-mars/) - On Mondays from 3-4pm, enjoy an exhilarating trip around the rock ’n’ roll universe. Interstellar Underwear is the cheeky name of the weekly radio program hosted by DJ Mars. You’ll hear classic, garage, punk, new wave and psychedelic rock from the 1960s until now, mixed with rock outliers like reggae/dub, doo wop, and whatever else he finds
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/28/county-connections-107/) - (Airdate: November 28, 2025) County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Jim Burke talked about food insecurity and the impact cuts to government funding and grants to local food outreach organizations plus alternatives to Black Friday including Giving Tuesday. Their guests were:- Oceana Sawyer (info@NourishingbelovedCommunity.com), Nourishing Beloved Community (NBC) https://www.nourishingbelovedcommunity.com/. Nourishing Beloved Community emerged from a growing
- [Local News for 11/26/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/26/local-news-for-11-26-25/)
- [Holiday Arts and Crafts meet Ebenzer Scrooge](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/24/holiday-arts-and-crafts-meet-ebenzer-scrooge/) - (Airdate: November 24, 2025) his week’s Attention Please! comes in two festive parts. Flavia Heinemann and Elizabeth Rowen open the doors to the 38th Annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair. Then, Denise Winter and Brendan Chambers roll up the curtain on Key City Public Theatre’s “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Christmas Show”. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [#275 Aaran Stark, Cooking Up the Best](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/25/275-aaran-stark-cooking-up-the-best/) - (Airdate: November 25, 2025) Maryanne interviews Aaran Stark, Chef at Jefferson Healthcare. After five years of being closed to the public the café is finally open again. It closed for the pandemic and then construction of the new wing delayed reopening the café. Back pre-pandemic, the café was a favorite lunch haunt for locals who
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/21/county-connections-106/) - (Airdate: November 21, 2025) Instead of the usual County Commissioner co-host , this week Jim Burke is joined by Pinky Faeria Mingo, Director of Environmental Health and Water Quality of Jefferson County. Jim and Pinky are joined by two others in that Department: Becca Maurer, Code Compliance Specialist and Carter Erickson, Environmental Health Manager. Becca
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 11/20/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/20/brewocracy-now-11-20-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by PT Mayor David Faber as well as Washington State Parks' Chris Holm, Campus Business Manager for Fort Worden. Chris brought us up-to-date with changes at the Fort, including possibility of overnight accommodations which are re-starting this week. Reservation information is available here.
- [Local News for 11/20/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/20/local-news-for-11-20-25/)
- [Local News for 11/19/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/19/local-news-for-11-19-25/)
- [Local News for 11/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/18/local-news-for-11-18-25/)
- [November 16-30 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/16/november-16-30-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for November 16-30 . 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.
- [Friends of Fort Worden](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/17/friends-of-fort-worden-3/) - (Airdate: November 17, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Tate Munnich were joined by Barry Denton and Vicki Legman from the Friends of Fort Worden about the work the Friends are doing around the park and how people can get involved. More information is available at https://www.fwfriends.org/.
- [Walking Constellations](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/10/walking-constellations/) - (Airdate: November 10, 2025) on this week's Attention Please! documentarian Nhatt Nichols traveled to Fox Ranch, the Nature Conservancy's prairie preserve, to learn about the shortgrass prairie's past, present, and future with three local Yuma County residents. This project is supported by Prairie Sea Projects, a non-profit community-based arts organization based in Joes, CO. There
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/14/county-connections-105/) - (Airdate: November 24, 2025) County Administrator Josh Peters Joins co-hosts Jim Burke and Heidi Eisenhour to discuss a potential budget shortfall for 2026 in excess of $5 million. They discuss how we got here and where potential cuts might come from. There will be a public hearing during the BOCC meeting on Monday December 8.
- [Local News for 11/13/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/13/local-news-for-11-13-25/)
- [Local News for 11/12/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/12/local-news-for-11-12-25/)
- [Local News for 11/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/11/local-news-for-11-11-25/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 11/13/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/13/brewocracy-now-11-13-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked about the city budget, which is currently under consideration by City Council. To learn more about the ins and outs of the city budget, check out this short video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9adTlpore_I
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 11/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/11/our-working-waterfront-11-11-25/) - In this edition of Our Working Waterfront, co-hosts Port Director Eron Berg and Commissioner Pam Petranek join KPTZ’s Chris Bricker for a recap of Boatyard projects for the year and season, and then a conversation with Charlie Syberg, who tells us the story of his acquisition and restoration of Nonchalant, a stunning 50-foot motor yacht from
- [#274 Carly Lech, Certified Canine Behaviorist](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/11/274-carly-lech-certified-canine-behaviorist/) - (Airdate: November 11, 2025) Maryanne interviews Carly Lech, Certified Canine Behaviorist at the PT Humane Society. Carly has essentially been obsessed with animals since she was a small child. Her parents supported her dreams. She attended a zoo program in high school. She did papers on exotics such as Mandrills & Binturongs. College was also
- [Rocket Surgery Returns](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/06/rocket-surgery/) - Rocket Surgery returns today (November 6, 3 pm to 5pm) on KPTZ 91.9 FM (kptz.org). DJ Charlie Bermant is substituting for Ray Serebrin, whose Midlife Crisis Dance Party is one of the station’s most popular shows. Ray is on hiatus until January 15, 2026. Charlie will forsake Ray’s regular features, such as “Read-In of the
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/07/county-connections-104/) - (Airdate: November 7, 2025) For 65 years, United Good Neighbors has rallied the community to strengthen front-line nonprofits that meet basic needs. This year’s Give Jefferson Campaign is more important than ever. Significant cuts to federal and state budgets are putting a greater burden on our local nonprofits and community agencies dedicated to serving those
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 11/06/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/06/brewocracy-now-11-06-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro where joined by State Representative Adam Bernbaum. The topic quickly became housing, and some of the tradeoffs involved in achieving this.
- [Local News for 11/06/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/06/local-news-for-11-06-25/)
- [Community Tides ~ 11/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/04/community-tides-11-04-25/) - For over 65 years, United Good Neighbors has rallied the community to strengthen front-line nonprofits that meet basic needs. This year's Give Jefferson Campaign is more important than ever, as budget cuts threaten the very programs your neighbors depend upon. Significant cuts from the federal and state budgets have the potential to erode the strength
- [Local News for 11/05/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/05/local-news-for-11-05-25/)
- [Local News for 11/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/04/local-news-for-11-04-25/)
- [Winnie The Pooh](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/03/winnie-the-pooh/) - (Airdate: November 3, 2025) Mentor Inspired - Student Created. "Winnie" is a completely student led production - mentored by experienced artists and professionals, but directed, acted and produced by 14 3rd-12th graders. Performances:Thurs 11/13, 7pmSun 11/16, 2pmFri 11/21, 7pmSat 11/22, 2pmSun 11/23, 2pmTickets - by donation at the doorThey have plenty of seats for everyone!
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Kathleen Alcala, Treasures in Heaven](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/07/booklovers-cafe-kathleen-alcala-treasures-in-heaven/) - (Airdate: October 7, 2025) Cris brings Kathleen Alcala to Booklovers Café to talk about her novel, Treasures in Heaven. This book is a turbulent tale of love and political awakening set in Mexico a century ago. The protagonist, Estela, finds herself swept into a world of politics and entangled in secret relationships. What starts as
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Thomas Kohnstamm, Super Sonic](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/04/booklovers-cafe-thomas-kohnstamm-super-sonic/) - (Airdate: November 4, 2025) Cris talks to Seattle author Thomas Kohnstamm about his latest novel Supersonic. This is a book of place, specifically, Seattle. He says "Seattle isn't the Space Needle or the Fremont Troll," but rather the interactions between neighbors, the waves of people entering the city, and the constant process of building. The
- [November 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/31/november-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for November 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 Public Health Report ~ 11/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/03/county-public-health-report-11-03-25/) - Dr. Allison Berry said that the latest local surge of COVID -19 is abating, but Influenza is on the rise. She recommends the flu vaccine for all and said that if you need a COVID booster, the flu vaccine and an RSV shot it’s fine to get them at the same time. She also spoke
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/31/county-connections-103/) - (Airdate: October 31, 2025) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and co-host Jim Burke welcome from the Jefferson County Historical Society, Executive Director Tara McCauley. They discuss the place of LORE alongside history and tell stories of GHOSTS, BIGFOOT, and THE MONKEY'S PAW for Halloween. To learn more about The JCHS and the big job of preserving and
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 10/30/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/30/brewocracy-now-10-30-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by three Port Townsend department heads: Police Chief Tom Olson, Planning Director Emma Bolin, and Director of Public Works Steve King. We explored what is happening with respect to the proposed closing of the homeless encampment on the Evans Vista property. We talked about the city's partnership with assistance organizations,
- [Local News for 10/30/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/30/local-news-for-10-30-25/)
- [Minor Troubles](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/29/minor-troubles/) - (Airdate: October 29, 2025) Minor Troubles (a a friendly little jazz quartet from Port Townsend) were featured on the Buzzy Donahue Show during the Stayin' Alive Fund Drive.
- [#273 Steve King, Planning Our Future](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/28/273-steve-king-planning-our-future/) - (Airdate: October 28, 2025) Maryanne interviews Steve King, Port Townsend’s Public Works Director. Steve’s been grappling with our complex issues since he joined the city five years ago. An early accomplishment was getting the mill to pay for water usage, just like any other customer. Some of the pipes for our water system are over
- [Local News for 10/29/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/29/local-news-for-10-29-25/)
- [Local News for 10/28/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/28/local-news-for-10-28-25/)
- [Food Insecurity](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/27/food-insecurity/) - (Airdate: October 27, 2025) Nigel O'Shea from the Jefferson County Beacon was joined by reporter Scott France, photographer Heather Johnson, and editor Nhatt Nichols to talk about the Beacon's article on Food Insecurity in Jefferson County, which is especially important in light of the government shutdown and the impact on SNAP benefits which are going
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/24/county-connections-102/) - This week, In a special Fund Drive edition of County Connections, Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Jefferson County Department of Public Works Director/County Engineer Al Cairns and Tracy Grisman, Chair and District #1 Citizen Representative on SWAC (Solid Waste Advisory Commitee). They discuss solid waste, recycling, the upcoming plans for county-wide solid
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 10/23/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/23/brewocracy-now-10-23-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Jefferson County PUD General Manager Joe Wilson.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 10/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/02/brewocracy-now-10-02-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed Jefferson Historical Society Executive Director Tara McCauley to talk about changes at the museum. We talked about how history can shed light on current events and help us better understand our world. Tune in to hear about Tara's favorite item from the collection. Also,
- [Local News for 10/23/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/23/local-news-for-10-23-25/)
- [Local News for 10/21/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/21/local-news-for-10-21-25/) - October 21, 2025: Diane Walker - Government shutdown to impact SNAP program (TRANSCRIPT)
- [Local News for 10/22/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/22/local-news-for-10-22-25/)
- [Attention Please!](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/20/attention-please-5/) - (Airdate: October 20, 2025) Attention Please! welcomes Key City Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Denise Winter and the cast of Key City’s production of Misery, currently showing at the theatre. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [October 16-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/15/october-16-31-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for October 16-31 . 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](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/17/county-connections-101/) - (Airdate: October 17, 2025) Jim Burke and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette are joined by Karen Affeld, Director of the North Olympic Development Council. They discuss what the Council does for Jefferson AND Clallam County business development and preservation of the environment (the built and the natural environment.) The area has a high number of unemployed among
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 10/16/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/16/brewocracy-now-10-16-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed Port Townsend Mayor David Faber, as we reflected on his past four years as mayor, as his term ends at the close of the year.
- [The Front Porch / Eileen Deutsch](https://www.kptz.org/2024/01/30/front-porch-eileen-deutsch/) - Host Eileen Deutsch brings her eclectic mix of great music to KPTZ. Her show, The Front Porch, features folk music in all of its various aspects including premier selections from the worlds of Americana, bluegrass, contemporary, and vintage singer/songwriters, as well as many hybrid variations with elements of folk, both domestic and abroad. When Eileen
- [Local News for 10/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/16/local-news-for-10-18-25/)
- [Local News for 10/15/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/15/local-news-for-10-15-25/)
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 10/14/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/14/our-working-waterfront-10-14-25/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. At the Third Annual Boatyard Salmon BBQ, fishermen, shipwrights and members of the community celebrated the return of the fishing fleet. Amid trollers, seiners,
- [Local News for 10/14/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/14/local-news-for-10-14-25/)
- [PT City Council Position 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/13/pt-city-council-position-1/) - (Airdate: October 13, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark sat down with Dylan Quarles and Fred Obee, candidates for Port Townsend City Council Position 1 for a conversation about their campaigns.
- [#272 Ned Schumann, Dealing with Dementia](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/14/272-ned-schumann-dealing-with-dementia/) - (Airdate: October 14, 2025) Maryanne interviews Ned Schumann, founder of Olympus.net. This show delves into some deeply personal issues surrounding the death of his wife, Kate, who suffered from dementia. Early in her downward spiral, Kate, Ned and daughter Carrie decided to go the path of VSED (that stands for Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking).
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/10/county-connections-100/) - (Airdate: October 10, 2025) This week on County Connections, Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Jessica Lowe, who is the Director of the Jefferson County Children's Advocacy Center. From their webpage: "In response to the needs of Jefferson County, efforts are currently underway by the Olympic Peninsula YMCA and community partners to develop
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 10/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/09/brewocracy-now-10-09-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Coucil member Neil Nelson. They discussed the situation with encampment behind DHS and importance of helping unhoused city residents. The original unedited version of an opinion piece Neil wrote for the Leader is now available on their website here.
- [On My Back, Lost in the Clouds, With a Mental Disorder](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/02/on-my-back-lost-in-the-clouds-with-a-mental-disorder/) - (Airdate: October 2, 2025 - On My Back, Lost in the Clouds, With a Mental Disorder)
- [Local News for 10/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/09/local-news-for-10-09-25/)
- [Local News for 10/08/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/08/local-news-for-10-08-25/)
- [Local News for 10/07/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/07/local-news-for-10-07-25/)
- [Hospital Commissioner Position 3](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/06/hospital-commissioner-position-3/) - (Airdate: October 5, 2025) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark talked Stu Kerber and Matt Ready, candidates for Jefferson County Hospital Commissioner Position 3.
- [County Public Health Report ~ 10/06/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/06/county-public-health-report-10-06-25/) - For the October Public Health Report the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) led off with a proclamation for Mental Health Week. Dr. Allison Berry talked about vaccines and the scarcity of COVID vaccines for children, RSV is pretty rare at the moment. The latest COVID and Flu vaccines are available for adults and recommended, especially
- [Community Tides ~ 10/07/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/07/community-tides-10-07-25/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-host Siobhan Canty, president and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new paradigms, new developments, and organizations that have sprouted from our County's good people doing good work. There’s a movement afoot to reimagine dementia care by emphasizing engagement and support. In conversation with us today are Nikki
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 9/25/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/26/brewocracy-now-9-25-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark co-hosted this week with Melody Sky Weaver, Community Services Director for the City of Port Townsend. We were joined by Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and artist/muscian Alexandra Anagnostopoulos to talk about the Outsiders Street Art Project at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field. More info is available at: https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/all-news/artist-takes-on-bureaucracy-for-passion-project
- [October 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/30/october-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for October 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](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/03/county-connections-99/) - (Airdate: October 3, 2025) Jim Burke and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome Shawn Frederick, Director of Central services to the program, and discuss how the department supports the county administration behind the scenes with facilities management, and support the public to through the IT department. There is a community meeting in the west end at the
- [I Want to Live For Now](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/25/i-want-to-live-for-now/) - (Airdate: September 25, 2025 - I Want to Live For Now)
- [Local News for 10/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/02/local-news-for-10-02-25/)
- [Camas Prairie Park](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/29/camas-prairie-park/) - (Airdate: September 29, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark talked with Dylan Stanfield, superintendent at the Camas Prairie Park.
- [The Blue Room / C-Dub](https://www.kptz.org/2022/05/20/blue-room-c-dub/) - The Blue Room with C-Dub airs Saturdays from 8 to 9pm. Music to take you into the late night. Only the most premium electronic music from the past and into the future. Tune in for downtempo, ambient, house, techno, breaks, dub, drum & bass, and more. Email C-Dub. Show archive
- [Local News for 10/01/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/01/local-news-for-10-01-25/)
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/07/silk-71/) - (Airdate: October 7, 2025) We’ve finally left Gansu Province and Dunghuang behind and heading for Hami, the next oasis on the northern branch of the Silk Road. The size of the Oases along the Silk Road always surprised us. It took our bus almost 30 minutes to get past the fields and pastures, and then
- [Silk - 88](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/16/silk-88/) - (Airdate: September 16, 2025) We’re at Gansu Province at Yanguan Pass. Until mondern times the Pass marked the westernmost outpost of the Chinese empire. One such attempt to further extend their dominion to the west was the establishment of Loulan, 400 kilometers to the west, in the middle of the forbidding waste of the Lop
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/09/silk-99/) - (Airdate: December 9, 2025) We’re only 50 kilometers west of Hami’s present location, trying to hitchhike on a side road that leads to Wupu, the site that Hami once occupied over 2,000 years ago. But we may as well have been in the middle of the Gobi Desert as we stood there waiting for anything
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/12/02/silk-98/) - (Airdate: December 12, 2025) When China first exerted its influence In the 2nd Century BC, Hami was just beyond their reach. In those days, Hami was known as Yiwu. In subsequent dynasties, Chinese authority in this area waxed and waned. Not only did the northern branch of the Silk Road pass through Hami, another branch
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/25/silk-97/) - (Airdate: November 25, 2025) We’re in Xinjiang Province, in the town of Hami, and we’ve already visited the tombs of the Uyghur kings, who ruled Hami over 90 years ago. When the last ruler died in1930, Chinese bureaucrats moved in to fill the vacuum and precipitated a rebellion that spread across the entire Province….
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/18/silk-96/) - (Airdate: November 18, 2025) We’re in the town of Hami, and we’ve rented a couple of bicycles from an obliging lady at the entrance to our hotel. We didn’t have to pedal far. After one kilometer, we passed a cemetery. We stopped and walked up a pile of steps to a mausoleum at the top
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/11/silk-95/) - (Airdate: November 11, 2025) We’ve already noted the ancient homeland of the Uyghurs on the shores of Lake Baikal north of Mongolia, and their short-lived empire that encompassed much of central Asia during the 8th Century. We’ve also noticed their practice of a variety of religions. But today it’s hard to find a Uyghur who
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/11/04/silk-94/) - (Airdate: November 4, 2025) We’re in Xinjiang Province, the land of the Uyghurs. Today most all of the six million Uyghurs in China are Muslims, and they wear the skulk cap that Muslims wear the world over. But during their moment of glory, where they controlled most of central Asia from their base in Mongolia,
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/28/silk-93/) - (Airdate: October 28, 2025) We’re in Xinjiang, China’s so-called Uyghurs Autonomous Province. The Uyghurs are the largest ethnic group in the province, with 45 percent of the population, and the Han Chinese are close behind with 40 percent. Still, 99 percent of the power is in the hands of the Chinese….
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/21/silk-92/) - (Airdate: October 21, 2025) We’re in Xinjiang Province, and we’ve just arrived In the town of Hami. Up to now we’ve seen people in every Silk Road Town wearing skull caps of various colors. Usually they’re white, and occasionally black or dark green. Such caps are part of the Muslims’ traditional dress. In Hami, the
- [Silk](https://www.kptz.org/2025/10/14/silk-91/) - (Airdate: October 14, 2025) We’ve finally left the Gansu Province and entered Xinjiang. In a very real sense, we’ve left China. From here on out the Han Chinese would be in a minority. In fact they wouldn’t be here at all, had it not been for a tribe of rowdy barbarians…
- [Local News for 9/30/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/30/local-news-for-9-30-25/)
- [#271 Joshua Bingham, Large Man of PT](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/30/271-joshua-bingham-large-man-of-pt/) - (Airdate: September 30, 2025) Maryanne interviews Joshua Bingham, aka “The Large Man of PT.” Joshua is indeed a very large man physically. He also likes helping people. He was employed as a caretaker for mentally challenged clients for a few years. But he was always available to help people move furniture and other bulky items.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/26/county-connections-98/) - (Airdate: September 26, 2025) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Jim Burke welcome Josh Peters, County Administrator and Drummer with Abracadabra Trip. They discuss a series of community meetings that have been happening at community centers throughout the county, and one that is coming up at the Hoh Tribal Center in the west end of the county
- [Unlaced Strings / Gail Pruitt](https://www.kptz.org/2015/03/23/unlaced-strings-gail-pruitt/) - Gail Pruitt and Robin Ditzler take turns on Unlaced Strings which airs Sunday 10am to noon. Says Gail, "It became clear at an early age I wasn’t a child prodigy or genius. And the prognosis hasn’t changed, though I’m still working 50 years later at becoming a child prodigy. My mother did say I showed
- [Local News for 9/25/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/25/local-news-for-9-25-25/)
- [#742 Honey Bees](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/24/742-honey-bees/) - (Airdate: September 24, 2025) We are all familiar with bees. Did you know that honey bee colonies are highly organized, complex, with a rigid caste system, and whose individuals depend on their societal organization to survive. Join Jackie Canterbury as she talks with Colleen Ebken, a beekeeper on Marrowstone Island, about her bee colonies and
- [Local News for 9/24/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/24/local-news-for-9-24-25/)
- [Local News for 9/23/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/23/local-news-for-9-23-25/)
- [Brian Cullin, Quilcene Fiber Festival, So. County Report](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/22/brian-cullin-quilcene-fiber-festival-so-county-report/) - (Airdate: September 22, 2025) Taking us from sheep to shawl, Nancy Sedlacek, Jan Gillanders and Andy Harksen invite our community to the 4th Annual Quilcene Fiber Arts Festival. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/19/county-connections-97/) - (Airdate: September 19, 2025) This week on County Connections, Betsy Carlson, chair of Jefferson Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and Citizen Science Coordinator for Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC), and Neil Harrington, Environmental Biologist for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, and a member of MRC, speak with Jim Burke and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour about the MRC,
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 9/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/18/brewocracy-now-9-18-25/) - KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and co-host Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by PT Director of Finance and Technology Services Jodi Adams and Charlie Bush, the City Administrator of Sedro-Woolley and we discussed city budgets and financial planning.
- [#270 Daniel Ferland, Music Teacher & Founder of YeaMusic](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/16/270-daniel-ferland-music-teacher-founder-of-yeamusic/) - (Airdate: September 16, 2025) Maryanne interviews Daniel Ferland, music teacher & founder of YeaMusic, the popular summer music camps for kids. Daniel’s passion for music has now been passed on to Port Townsend & Chimacum students for close to two decades. Against all odds and under Daniel’s direction those bands tell a David + Goliath
- [Local News for 9/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/18/local-news-for-9-18-25/)
- [September 16-30 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/15/september-16-30-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for September 16-30. 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.
- [Local News for 9/16/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/16/local-news-for-9-16-25/)
- [PT Film Festival 2025](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/15/pt-film-festival-2025/) - (Airdate: September 15, 2025) Chris Bricker interviews Danielle McClelland, Executive Director of the PT Film Festival. Danielle shares the growth, challenges and priorities of the Festival now as we experience the 26th annual festival.
- [Local News for 9/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/11/local-news-for-9-11-25/)
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/12/county-connections-96/) - Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Greg Brotherton welcome Viet Nam combat vet John Hamilton. John is the chair of the County Veteran's Advisory Committee, and Service officer for The Veteran's Assistance Fund. John, Greg, and Jim discuss "The Wall That Heals," a 3/4 replica of the Viet Nam Veteran's Memorial which is on display 24
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 9/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/11/brewocracy-now-9-11-25/) - Taylor Clark was out ill today, so Karen Anderson filled in on the weekly conversation with Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro.
- [Local News for 9/10/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/10/local-news-for-9-10-25/)
- [The Road / DJ Karen](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/09/the-road-dj-karen/) - Join DJ Karen, The Truck Driver's Daughter, on The Road, where you'll hear country music, country-adjacent music, and other stuff that's not country music because...you never know where The Road will take you. Airs Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:30am. Email Karen.
- [Chicken Scratch / Tate Munnich](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/09/chicken-scratch-tate-munnich/) - Chicken Scratch, hosted by Tate Munnich, airs Thursdays from 9-10pm. Email Tate.
- [Spiral](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/08/spiral/) - Airing Mondays from 9-10pm, Spiral is a weekly mix of avant-garde pop, electronica, and vintage exotica, hosted by longtime Port Townsendite Daniel McCurdy. Expect to hear Cocteau Twins, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Trentemoller, and stranger sounds. It's the perfect post-sunset playlist for taming the coyotes who stalk your backyard, or plotting your next (benevolent) crime spree. Tune
- [Local News for 9/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/09/local-news-for-9-09-25/)
- [The Wall That Heals](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/08/the-wall-that-heals/) - (Airdate: September 8, 2025) The Vietnam Memorial Wall is here in town for a visit from today until Sunday at 2pm. The Wall, a 300-foot-long three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is a traveling exhibit that honors the more than three million Americans who served in the Vietnam War. The Wall That Heals
- [Synthpop Nonstop](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/08/synthpop-nonstop/) - (Airing Saturdays from 9-10pm, Synthopo Nonstop is hosted by DJ Patrick, Synthpop Nonstop is a beat-mixed, one-hour, weekly music show that features a diverse selection of classic and contemporary electronic and indie dance music with brisk, informational mic breaks.
- [Modern Jetset](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/08/modern-jetset/) - Airing Wednesdays from 8-10pm, host Iris Berkeley is your pilot for Modern Jetset, a weekly round-the-world trip through music from soul to synthpop, reggae to R&B, Latin to lounge, and more. With a strong focus on new and recent releases, Modern Jetset also connects the dots between fresh new favorites and the vintage sounds and
- [Delusions of Grandeur](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/04/delusions-of-grandeur/) - (Airdate: September 4, 2025 - Delusions of Grandeur)
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 9/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/09/our-working-waterfront-9-09-25/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. For years, Bernie Arthur, retired maritime tradesman, has had the vision of creating a memorial for those of our maritime community lost at sea.
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/05/county-connections-95/) - (Airdate: September 5, 2025) This week, Jim Burke and co-host Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome Superior Court Judge Brandon Mack. Part of Heather's County 101 series, we learn about how the superior Court is set up in Jefferson County and how it serves the people: all the people. We also learn a bit about Judge Mack's
- [Jill and Kevin](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/04/jill-and-kevin/) - (Airdate: September 3, 2025) KPTZ's Buzzy Donahue welcomed Jill McAnally and Kevin McConnell (Jill & Kevin). Check out their Facebook page. BTW, there was yodeling!!
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 9/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/04/brewocracy-now-9-04-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and cohost Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Director of Public Works Steve King and Police Chief Tom Olson. We talked through the recent chip seal repaving, planned traffic calming measures, and the importance of driving slowly and carefully around town.
- [Local News for 9/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/04/local-news-for-9-04-25/)
- [September 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/01/september-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for September 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.
- [Local News for 9/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/03/local-news-for-9-03-25/)
- [County Public Health Report ~ 9/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/02/county-public-health-report-9-02-25/) - This month, Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry is back from maternity leave and for her first BOCC Public Health Report in three months gave a virus and vaccine update to the Commissioners, answered KPTZ listener questions (quite a few), and talked about the confusion due to the disconnect between the two Washingtons. She also
- [Local News for 9/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/02/local-news-for-9-02-25/)
- [Skillmation](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/01/skillmation-3/) - (Airdate: September 1, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark sat down with Ben Bauermeister from Skillmation to learn more about their mentor program and Port Townsend High School's Life Skills class for freshman. More information about Skillmation is available here: https://skillmation.org/ and you can email them at info@skillmation.org. This sounds like a great way to get involved
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/29/county-connections-94/) - (Airdate: August 29, 2025) Commissioner Greg Brotherton and co-host Jim Burke welcome David Baalif, Exeutive Director, and Phoebe Reid, Community Workforce Coordinator. Both with EDC Team Jefferson. The Economic Development Council (EDC) Team Jefferson focuses on high-leverage, place-based activities that improve the economic well-being and quality of life for people in Jefferson County, and the
- [#269 Key City's John Paul Davies](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/02/269-key-citys-john-paul-davies/) - (Airdate: September 2, 2025) Maryanne interviews John Paul Davies. owner of Key City Foods. John Paul bounced around for years trying to find his niche. While he was still in college he worked in seafood shops and found an affinity there. When he first came to Port Townsend he worked for New Day Fisheries setting
- [Community Tides ~ 9/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/02/community-tides-9-02-25/) - KPTZ’s Chris Bricker, and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments from our County’s good people doing good work. Today’s youth truly do face a brave new world, where a sense of community and caring for one another will be paramount. Growing and becoming independent, becoming equipped to face the perils
- [KPTZ Welcomes Local Organist Terry Reitz to the Candlelight Concert Series](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/09/kptz-welcomes-local-organist-terry-reitz-to-the-candlelight-concert-series/) - KPTZ is excited to welcome local organist Terry Reitz to the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 28 at 7pm as part of our ongoing Candlelight Concert series. This performance features a unique “plant-based” program inspired by the music of composer Victoria Bond. Originally written for harpsichord, these pieces have been reimagined by Terry
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 8/28/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/28/brewocracy-now-8-28-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and guest co-host Melody Sky Weaver (Community Services Director for the city of PT) were joined by Katy Goodman, Arts and Culture Coordinator for the city and we talked about the Creative District and the city's active role in supporting the arts in our community. More information is here and here. Also
- [Local News for 8/27/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/27/local-news-for-8-27-25/)
- [Twilight of the Gods](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/21/twilight-of-the-gods/) - (Airdate: August 21, 2025 - Twilight of the Gods)
- [Local News for 8/28/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/28/local-news-for-8-28-25/)
- [Local News for 8/26/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/26/local-news-for-8-26-25/)
- [Laura Newman and Sylvia Heins](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/27/laura-newman-and-sylvia-heins/) - (airdate: Aug 27, 2025). KPTZ's (airdate: Aug 27, 2025). KPTZ's Buzzy Donahue was joined by Laura Newman and Sylvia Heins (the Jazz & Soul duo Laurovia) as well as Heidi Hainey from Taps ahead of the Tap's Grand Opening party on August 29.
- [Growing Grains in the Maritime Northwest](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/25/growing-grains-in-the-maritime-northwest/) - (Airdate: August 25, 2025) This week, Attention Please! features Micaela Colley of Breadlab on the topic of developing grain varieties, especially buckwheat, for growing in Jefferson County and the Maritime Northwest. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 8/21/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/21/brewocracy-now-8-21-25/) - Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ's Taylor Clark were joined by Director of Planning and Community Development Emma Bolin and Port Townsend's Grant Coordinator Renata Munfrada for a discussion on the process and progress with Evans Vista, a proposed housing projected that will include affordable"middle housing". The presentation on this from the city council
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/22/county-connections-93/) - (Airdate: August 22, 2025) JIm Burke and co-host Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence and Danny Milholland, Head of The Production Alliance. They discuss the ways DEM and the PRODUCTION ALLIANCE work together to host events that build community involvement and resilience, such as Airport Day, The All-County Picnic (now PREPAREDNESS
- [Beaver Glands in Aspic](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/07/beaver-glands-in-aspic/) - (Airdate: August 7, 2025 - Beaver Glands in Aspic)
- [The Sad Blueberry Farmer's Descent into Entropy](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/14/the-sad-blueberry-farmers-descent-into-entropy/) - (Airdate: August 14, 2025 - The Sad Blueberry Farmer's Descent into Entropy)
- [Local News for 8/21/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/21/local-news-for-8-21-25/)
- [Local News for 8/20/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/20/local-news-for-8-20-25/)
- [Local News for 8/19/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/19/local-news-for-8-19-25/)
- [Sophie DeGroot - Noxious Weeds](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/18/sophie-degroot-noxious-weeds-2/) - (Airdate: August 18, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined live in the studio by Jefferson County Noxious Weed Coordinator Sophie DeGroot, and we also got to hear a roadside recording with Rachel and Alexa, the rest of the Noxious weed Crew.
- [August 16-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/15/august-16-31-kptz-programming-highlights-4/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for August 16-31. 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.
- [KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording Present Ian Maksin at the Palindrome](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/09/kptz-and-rainshadow-recording-present-ian-maksin-at-the-palindrome/) - KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording and Concerts in welcoming Ian Maksin to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Sunday, August 17 at 5pm. A world-acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist, Ian is celebrated for his remarkable ability to sing in 40 languages. In this captivating musical journey across time and space, he will
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/15/county-connections-92/) - (Airdate: August 15, 2025) This week, Jim Burke and County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcome Jefferson County Public Works Director Monte Reinders and Jean Ball who heads the "YES" committee for the Transportatiion Benefit District (TBD) which will be on the ballot in November. County voters are being asked to increase sales tax 2/10ths of 1%
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 8/14/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/14/brewocracy-now-8-14-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by East Jefferson Fire and Rescue's Chief Brett Black to discuss the current situation with fire safety during this hot dry period.
- [Ian Maksin, Cellist](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/13/ian-maksin-cellist/) - (Airdate: August 13, 2025) Ian Maksin, cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist, flew into Jefferson County Airport ahead of his concert at the Palindrome on Sunday, August 17. He stopped by the KPTZ Studio to visit with KPTZ's Buzzy Donahue and play wonderful music.
- [Local News for 8/14/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/14/local-news-for-8-14-25/)
- [Selena Tibert and Belle Shea](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/13/selena-tibert-and-belle-shea/) - (Airdate: August 13, 2025) KPTZ's Buzzy Donahue welcomed Selena Tibert and Belle Shea from Brooklyn to the KPTZ studio for some very special music.
- [Local News for 8/12/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/12/local-news-for-8-12-25/)
- [Local News for 8/07/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/07/local-news-for-8-07-25/)
- [Local News for 8/13/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/13/local-news-for-8-13-25/)
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 8/12/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/12/our-working-waterfront-8-12-25/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek cover the waterfront – its boats, its people and their stories. The three of us are hanging out in the Boatyard, admiring the components of a massive, brand new 300-ton capacity state-of-the-art TravelLift. It’s destined to largely increase the
- [New Wing for Jeffco Healthcare Opens](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/11/new-wing-for-jeffco-healthcare-opens/) - (Airdate: August 11, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark sat down with Mike Glenn, CEO of Jefferson Healthcare and Jill Bueher Reinstra, Hospital Commission Chair, to learn more about the new wing of the hospital. The ribbon cutting will be Sunday, August 24 at 2pm. We talked about the new services which are coming, and the importance
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/08/county-connections-91/) - (Airdate: August 8, 2025) This week, County Connections RETURNS with co-hosts Jim Burke and Commisssioner Heather Dudley-Nollette talking with Josh Peters, the new County Administrator. They discuss the role of the Administrator and their responsibilities, and the search they are conducting to hire someone for the important role of Director of Community Development as Josh
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 8/07/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/07/brewocracy-now-8-07-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark was joined by Port Townsend Director of Public Works Steve King. We talked about the water situation, chip seal projects, angle parking on Tyler Street, and planned Lawrence Street improvements including a stormwater project. A map of current projects is available through the City website, and may also be found here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/3749398c4c0b488a90979275fec711e7.
- [Dancing on the Ceiling of My Life](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/07/dancing-on-the-ceiling-of-my-life/) - (Airdate: July 17, 2025 - Dancing on the Ceiling of My Life)
- [Local News for 8/06/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/06/local-news-for-8-06-25/)
- [Grab Bag](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/grab-bag/) - (Airdate: June 16, 2025) Grab Bag.
- [Port Ludlow](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/port-ludlow/) - (Airdate: June 30, 2025 - Port Ludlow)
- [Marrowstone Turkeys](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/marrowstone-turkeys/) - (Airdate: June 23, 2025) Marrowstone Turkeys.
- [Farmhouse Restaurant](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/farmhouse-restaurant/) - (Airdate: June 9, 2025) Farmhouse Restaurant
- [Local News for 8/05/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/local-news-for-8-05-25/)
- [Community Tides ~ 8/05/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/community-tides-8-05-25/) - Every month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker, and Co-Host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and developments surrounding our County’s good people doing good work. Jefferson Community Foundation celebrates its 20th year this month! Chris & Siobhan welcome special guests Kate Roosevelt, Chair of JCF’s Board and Co-President of Campbell & Company; Claudia Coppola, Executive Director of
- [Soundcheck and KPTZ at the Bishop 8/22](https://www.kptz.org/2022/08/22/soundcheck-and-kptz-at-the-bishop-8-22/) - KPTZ is happy to CoPresent Abakis as part of the Soundcheck festival! Join KPTZ on Monday, August 22 amidst the greenery of the Bishop Hotel courtyard ~ from 5-8pm, for a rich evening of outdoor music.
- [Sherwood and the Art of Stage Combat](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/31/sherwood-and-the-art-of-stage-combat/) - (Airdate: August 4 and 9, 2025) KPTZ’s Karen Anderson interviewed the cast of Saltfire Theatre's latest production - Sherwood, the Adventures of Robin Hood - to learn about the art of stage combat. You can catch Sherwood – The Adventures of Robin Hood on August 8, 9 and 10, and the following weekend, August 15, 16 and
- [August 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/31/august-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for August 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.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/31/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/31/brewocracy-now-7-31-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley Nollette and we learned about the EJFR Cares Unit as well as some upcoming events with the county and the city to help residents better understand our government. August 12 in Gardiner (county), August 19 in PT
- [Local News for 7/31/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/31/local-news-for-7-31-25/)
- [Local News for 7/30/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/30/local-news-for-7-30-25/)
- [Johnny Nicholas](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/30/johnny-nicholas/) - (Airdate July 29, 2025). KPTZ's Peter Robinson was joined by blues musician Johnny Nicholas during Out of Nowhere, live in the KPTZ studio.
- [Local News for 7/29/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/29/local-news-for-7-29-25/)
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Jonathan Evison, The Heart of Winter](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/26/booklovers-cafe-jonathan-evison-the-heart-of-winter/) - (Airdate: August 26, 2025) Jonathan Evison has been assessing America through novels about working-class folks — home health aides, lawn workers. His 2011 novel West of Here seems most in companionship with his latest, Small World: Both are sprawling sagas with dual timelines that follow late-19th-century Westerners and their contemporary descendants. “Small World” opens with
- [Paddle to the Elwha](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/28/paddle-to-the-elwha/) - (Airdate: July 28, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark talked with Brian Hageman, Washington State Parks Area Manager about the Paddle to the Elwha landing, which takes place Tuesday, July 29 on the beach here at Fort Worden State Park. We also talked a bit about other developments at Fort Worden, Fort Flagler, and Mystery Bay. More
- [Campfire Classics and Community Spirit: John Miller Live at the Candlelight Concert](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/06/campfire-classics-and-community-spirit-john-miller-live-at-the-candlelight-concert/) - 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
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/24/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/24/brewocracy-now-7-24-25/) - KPTZ"s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend CIty Manager John Mauro were joined by Seth Winterhalter, host of the HaltingWinter podcast which explores municipal management. John has been a guest on Seth's podcast, so today Seth is on Brewnow. More information is available at https://haltingwinter.com/.
- [Local News for 7/24/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/24/local-news-for-7-24-25/)
- [#267 Candace Mangold](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/08/267-candace-mangold/) - (Airdate: July 8, 2025) Today's guest is Candace Mangold, owner of Corvus Crafts, a Marketing, Media Sales and Printing company here in Port Townsend. Candace has a wide range of experience in various areas of marketing, and is now happy to offer her creative services to our community, and regional and national customers.
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 7/22/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/22/our-working-waterfront-7-22-25/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins Co-Hosts Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg, and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. Chris reaches out to Port Director Eron for his monthly update, and then Pam & Chris join a small gathering of young Northwest School
- [Local News for 7/23/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/23/local-news-for-7-23-25/)
- [#268 Sonny Flores](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/22/268-sonny-flores/) - (Airdate: July 22, 2025) Maryanne interviews Sonny Flores, KPTZ’s man of a million talents. Sonny’s been with the station for over a decade. He’s been a DJ, Producer, Editor, trainer of new talen, and the go-to resource for anything at the station. Sonny is one of six kids and joined the military at age 18.
- [Local News for 7/22/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/22/local-news-for-7-22-25/)
- [Todd Stevens, Licensed Electrician and Science Fiction Author](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/21/todd-stevens-licensed-electrician-and-science-fiction-author/) - (Airdate: July 21, 2025) On this Attention Please!, we meet Todd Stevens, a licensed electrician who works around our area as Stevens Electric and who writes science fiction under the name T.R. Stevens. Interview by Phil Andrus.
- [This Story is for the Birds](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/21/this-story-is-for-the-birds/) - (Airdate: July 10, 2025 - This Story is for the Birds)
- [The Incredible Hulk in a Botswana Shop](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/21/the-incredible-hulk-in-a-botswana-shop/) - (Airdate: July 3, 2025 - The Incredible Hulk in a Botswana Shop)
- [Sort of Gigging with Sly Stone](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/21/sort-of-gigging-with-sly-stone/) - (Airdate: June 26, 2025 - Sort of Gigging with Sly Stone)
- [A Trip to Mars](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/21/a-trip-to-mars/) - (Airdate: June 19, 2025 - A Trip to Mars)
- [Forgetting - An Essay](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/21/forgetting-an-essay/) - (Airdate: June 12, 2025 - Forgetting - An Essay)
- [Silk - 90](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/30/silk-90/) - (Airdate: September 30, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province, and we’ve just watched the secret of silk leave china in a woman’s hairdo through Jade Gate Pass. From there the secret traveled through the Lop Desert on the southern branch of the silk road to the kingdom of Khotan, and from there on to India. But
- [Silk - 89](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/23/silk-89/) - (Airdate: September 23, 2025) We’re viewing the surrounding desert from the summit of Yanguan Pass in Gansu Province. Somewhere beyond the northern horizon was a second outpost, Yumenguan, or Jade Gate Paas, through which some of China’s finest jade traveled from the kingdom of Khotan. The people of Khotan also had an equal passion for
- [Silk - 87](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/09/silk-87/) - (Airdate: September 9. 2025) We’re at Yanguan Pass, 75 kilometers west of Danghuan. For centuries, the Chinese got their finest jade from the kingdom of Khotan, the capital of an oasis state on the southern branch of the Silk Road. The name of the place where the jade arrived became “Jade Gate Pass.”
- [Silk - 86](https://www.kptz.org/2025/09/02/silk-86/) - (Airdate: September 2, 2025) We’re driving west from Dunhuang to the edge of the Chinese empire. We’ve visited the set built by the Japanese to film the movie “Dunhuang.” Fifteen kilometers later, we turned off the highway again and drove another two kilometers across the trackless Gobi to the edge of a rift valley. Steps
- [Silk - 85](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/26/silk-85/) - (Airdate: August 26, 2025) In addition to the ancient Buddhist art of the Mogao Caves to the east, Dunhuang has a new attraction 20 kilometers to the west. It’s a model of an ancient Chinese city, built my a Japanese film company for use as a movie set. The Japanese never do anything halfway and
- [Silk - 84](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/19/silk-84/) - (Airdate: August 19, 2025) The town of Dunhuang was the fourth and westernmost of the major garrisons established along the Gansu Corridor 2100 years ago. In addition to guarding China’s western flank, Dunhuang was strategically located at the junction of the northern and southern branches of the Silk Road. Among the travelers arriving via the
- [Silk - 83](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/12/silk-83/) - (Airdate: 12, 2025) We’re still in Gansu Province and we’re visiting a lake in the Dunes south of Dunhuang. It’s called Crescent Lake, and the magical story behind its name goes like this….
- [Silk - 82](https://www.kptz.org/2025/08/05/silk-82/) - (Airdate: August 5, 2025) We’re in the Oasis of Dunhuang, and we’ve been visiting the Mogao Caves, 25 kilometers to the southeast. The caves are located along a sandstone cliff at the eastern end of the Mingsha Sand Dunes. The dunes themselves are 40 kilometers long and 20 kilometers deep. Mingsha means “singing sand” and
- [Silk - 81](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/29/silk-81/) - (Airdate; July 29, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province at the Mogao Caves, southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis located at a cultural and religious crossroads on the Silk Road….Where, Whoops! The head of this statue is missing, and shouldn’t there be another kneeling statue on the other side of that Buddha? And why
- [Silk - 79](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/15/silk-79/) - (Airdate: July 15, 2025) We’re at the Mogao Caves, visiting Caves 16 and 17, where the ancient world’s single most important collection of books was found by a Chinese monk in 1901 and then sold by him a number of years later for the equivalent of two hundred English pounds. Among the collection was the
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/17/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/17/brewocracy-now-7-17-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed PT Mayor David Faber. We talked about the recent Council offsite full day planning session, as well as how that fits into budgeting process. We also discussed situation with the misinformation that seems to be out there regarding the city financial situation.
- [LWV Forum - PT Council Position 1](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/17/lwv-forum-pt-council-position-1/) - (Airdate: July 16, 2025) This League of Women Voters forum is for the three candidates for Port Townsend City Council Position 1 in the August 5, 2025 primary election. The candidates are Mikki Porter, Dylan Quarles, and Fred Obee. Mikki Porter was not in attendance, although his representative offered opening and closing statements.
- [Winslow-King and Luti Bring a Powerful Collaboration to Rainshadow Records](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/03/winslow-king-and-luti-bring-a-powerful-collaboration-to-rainshadow-records/) - KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording are thrilled to welcome Luke Winslow-King featuring Roberto Luti to the Rainshadow Recording Studio in Port Townsend on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:30 pm. A native of Cadillac, Michigan, Winslow-King is a guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter known for his soulful blend of delta blues, roots, rock, and folk. After spending
- [July 16-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/15/july-16-31-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for July 16-31. 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.
- [Local News for 7/14/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/16/local-news-for-7-14-25/)
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/10/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/10/brewocracy-now-7-10-25/) - 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
- [Local News for 7/10/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/10/local-news-for-7-10-25/)
- [Local News for 7/09/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/09/local-news-for-7-09-25/)
- [Working Waterfront - 7/08/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/08/working-waterfront-7-08-25/) - 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
- [Local News for 7/08/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/08/local-news-for-7-08-25/)
- [County Public Health Report - 7/07/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/07/county-public-health-report-7-07-25/) - 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.
- [The Swanky Kitchen Band live on KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/05/the-swanky-kitchen-band-live-on-kptz/) - (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
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 7/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/03/brewocracy-now-7-03-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked with Rick Jahnke, who is the chair of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. The topic was the Comprehensive Plan, a critical document currently being updated, which outlines a vision for the next 20 years of our town, driving city policy.
- [Local News for 7/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/03/local-news-for-7-03-25/)
- [Booklovers' Cafe - Jennifer Gold, Polite Calamities](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/06/booklovers-cafe-jennifer-gold-polite-calamities/) - (Airdate: May 6, 2025) Jennifer Gold comes into the studio to tell us about her latest and most ambitious novel, Polite Calamities. Jennifer aka Nicole Persun writes very discussable book club fiction. I believe this book makes the leap to literary fiction. It is an historical novel set in the late 1960s at a beach
- [Local News for 7/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/02/local-news-for-7-02-25/)
- [Community Tides ~ 7/01/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/01/community-tides-7-01-25/) - Welcome to this edition of Community Tides. Each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Siobhan Canty, President and CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore news, new paradigms and stories from the good people who pursue our community’s Common Good. We’re bringing you the reprise of a program we aired last May about Far Reaches Botanical
- [Local News for 7/01/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/01/local-news-for-7-01-25/)
- [June 1-15 Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/31/june-1-15-programming-highlights/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for June 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.
- [July 1-15 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/01/july-1-15-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for July 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.
- [Dragon Tracks](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/30/dragon-tracks/) - (Airdate: June 30, 2025) Phil Andrus explores Dragon Tracks with Sara Mall Johani and Dru Jay.
- [Lino Rivera Performs Light and Love](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/09/lino-rivera-performs-light-and-love/) - KPTZ is excited to welcome Lino Rivera to the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 26 at 7pm as a part of our ongoing Candlelight Concert series. Pianist Lino Rivera, born in the Philippines, has performed internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist. Known for his adventurous programming, Rivera champions contemporary composers, explores
- [Local News for 6/26/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/26/local-news-for-6-26-25/)
- [Local News for 6/25/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/25/local-news-for-6-25-25/)
- [Local News for 6/24/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/24/local-news-for-6-24-25/)
- [Preparedness Day](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/23/preparedness-day/) - (Airdate: June 23, 2025) Taylor Clark talked with Danny Milholland, Director of Operations for The Production Alliance about Preparedness Day, which is this Saturday, June 28 at Finn River, from 9am to 4pm. More information is available at http://preparednessday.org/
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/20/county-connections-90/) - (Airdate: June 20, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton welcomed Justin Matheson from the Halfway House Restaurant and the Chair of the Brinnon Fire Commission and they talked about the 2025 Shrimpfest which is happening Saturday, June 21 in Brinnon. Spot Prawns for all!
- [Singer-Songwriter Dan Navarro Plays the Palindrome](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/16/singer-songwriter-dan-navarro-plays-the-palindrome/) - KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Dan Navarro to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on June 19 at 7:30pm. Navarro has had an eclectic 40+ year career as a songwriter, recording and touring artist, session singer, and voice actor. His work spans 17 acclaimed albums, thousands of concerts, and numerous credits in
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/06/county-connections-88/) - (Airdate: June 6, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette welcomed Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Hamilton as we learned more about what clerk's office does for the residents of Jefferson County.
- [Local News for 6/18/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/18/local-news-for-6-18-25/)
- [Local News for 6/19/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/19/local-news-for-6-19-25/)
- [Indivisible PT No Kings](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/16/indivisible-pt-no-kings/) - (Airdate: June 1, 2025) On Saturday, June 14, thousands in Port Townsend and millions across the country took to the streets for "No Kings" protests, demonstrating against perceived authoritarian actions by the current administration. In this episode, hear voices from the Port Townsend rally and a conversation with KPTZ's Jon Pinnow and Bruce Cowan from
- [June 16-30 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/15/june-16-30-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for June 16-30. 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.
- [Our Working Waterfront ~ 6/10/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/10/our-working-waterfront-6-10-25/) - Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. Chris joins Eron for his monthly update, and then Pam and Chris take a tour among the boats on our working waterfront with six
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/13/county-connections-89/) - (Airdate: June 13, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour welcomed Olympic View Area Manager Brian Hagaman from Washington State Parks and Rob Birman, Executive Director of Centrum as we learned more about what is going on at Fort Worden and other area parks.
- [Barcelona Mystery](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/08/barcelona-mystery/) - (Airdate: May 8, 2025 - Barcelona Mystery)
- [The Story of Gluteus Maximum](https://www.kptz.org/2024/07/25/the-story-of-gluteus-maximum/) - (Airdate: July 25, 2024) The Story of Gluteus Maximum - Back by Request.
- [The Story of Louie Louie](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/22/the-story-of-louie-louie/) - (Airdate: May 22, 2025 - The Story of Louie Louie)
- [The Bears Break Out](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/05/the-bears-break-out/) - (Airdate: June 5, 2025 - The Bears Break Out)
- [The Girl at the High School Dance](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/29/the-girl-at-the-high-school-dance/) - (Airdate: May 29, 2025 - The Girl at the High School Dance)
- [Brewocracry Now ~ 6/12/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/12/brewocracry-now-6-12-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and PT City Manager John Mauro welcomed Port Townsend City Council Member Monica MickHager to BrewNow. We heard a great story about how council and staff worked together to initiate the the Transportation Benefit District and how that has helped the city start to gain traction (pun intended) with fixing our streets.
- [Local News for 6/12/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/12/local-news-for-6-12-25/)
- [Local News for 6/11/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/11/local-news-for-6-11-25/)
- [Local News for 6/10/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/10/local-news-for-6-10-25/)
- [City Council Candidates](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/09/city-council-candidates/) - (Airdate: June 9, 2025) Attention Please! Host Charlie Bermant talked to the three declared candidates for the Port Townsend City Council position 1: Fred Obee, Mikki Porter, and Dylan Quarles, who seek to succeed retiring council member Ben Thomas. This is significant, as it is the only race that has a primary contest (the top
- [#266 Jose Borrayo, The Greenest Thumb in PT](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/27/266-jose-borrayo-the-greenest-thumb-in-pt/) - (Airdate: May 27, 2025) Maryanne interviews Jose Borrayo, the owner of the PT Garden Center. Jose’s a classic entrepreneur. He started out as the maintenance guy at the Garden Center and after years of hard work and study he ended up owning the place. He’s been through some challenging times. During the pandemic his main
- [#267 Tyler Zwirtz: Type This!](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/10/267-tyler-zwirtz-type-this/) - (Airdate: June 10, 2025) Maryanne interviews Tyler Zwirtz, the owner Type Townsend Studio, a rather unique shop in downtown PT that specializes in old typewriters and various antiques. Tyler was, well, one of those kids who started serious collecting of typewriters when he was about 10 years old. By the time he was in his
- [Legendary British Rocker Albert Lee Plays the Palindrome](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/26/legendary-british-rocker-albert-lee-plays-the-palindrome/) - KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming legendary British rocker Albert Lee to the Palindrome on Friday, June 6 at 7:30pm. Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmy Lou Harris, and the Crickets over his long and illustrious
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 6/05/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/05/brewocracy-now-6-05-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro sat down with Port Townsend's newest City Council member Neil Nelson.
- [Community Tides ~ 6/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/03/community-tides-6-03-25/) - Amanda Milholland is Executive Director of Jefferson County Farmers Markets. They’ve been selected to lead the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. It’s a nutrition assistance program that gives seniors with low incomes the buying power to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. We broaden our conversation to discuss
- [Local News for 6/05/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/05/local-news-for-6-05-25/)
- [Local News for 6/04/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/04/local-news-for-6-04-25/)
- [Local News for 6/03/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/03/local-news-for-6-03-25/)
- [County Public Health Report ~ 6/02/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/02/county-public-health-report-6-02-25/) - Dr. Allison Berry is on maternity leave, so Director of Emergency Management Willie Bence gives a report on this year's fire season (raised to MODERATE fire danger as of June 1), public safety, and evacuation protocols. The BOCC issues two public declarations at the start: One: for Public Transit Month, and Two: for PRIDE Month.
- [Point Wilson Lighthouse](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/02/point-wilson-lighthouse/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark heads on down to Point Wilson to talk with David Ehnebuske of the US Lighthouse Society and Mel Carter, caretaker at Pointt Wilson for a tour and to hear more about the upcoming Lighthouse Celebration on Saturday June 7.
- [Baroque Elegance Entertains at the Quimper Grange](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/26/baroque-elegance-entertains-at-the-quimper-grange/) - KPTZ is excited to welcome the Baroque sounds of Schola Galante to the Quimper Grange on Saturday, May 31 at 2 pm. Performing a new program titled "Elegance and Intimacy – Music of the French Baroque,” they will transport you with meticulous performances and authentic interpretations. Schola Galante’s members are Douglass Hjelm and Miguel. Music
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/30/county-connections-87/) - (Airdate: May 30, 2025) Co-hosts Jim Burke and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour talk with Chris Macklin, Assistant Manager of Parks and Recreation, and Sam Miller, Recreation Supervisor for Jefferson County about athletic and recreational programs with Parks and Recreation this summer and fall mostly for children but also adults.
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 5/29/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/29/brewocracy-now-5-29-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro welcomed the Port Townsend Main Street Program to BrewNow: we where joined by outgoing Executive Director Mari Mullen who reflected on her 26 years running the program, and we also celebrated the new Executive Director Natalie Maitland.
- [Local News for 5/29/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/29/local-news-for-5-29-25/)
- [Community Tides ~ 4/01/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/04/01/community-tides-4-01-25/) - KPTZ’s Chris Bricker, and Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, explore new paradigms and new developments from our County’s good people doing good work. As our Jefferson County Museum of Art + History completes their work to make it more accessible and welcoming, all of us have been curiously anticipating its grand
- [Local News for 5/28/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/28/local-news-for-5-28-25/)
- [Silk - 80](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/22/silk-80/) - (Airdate: July 22, 2025) Between the fourth and the fourteenth centuries, Chinese and central-Asian artists covered the walls of the Mogao Caves with thousands off paintings, focusing on a variety of Buddhist subjects, especially the Buddha’s own life, or rather lives. The engine that drives Buddhist doctrine is the law of Karma, the law of
- [Silk - 78](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/08/silk-78/) - (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
- [Silk - 77](https://www.kptz.org/2025/07/01/silk-77/) - (Airdate: July 1, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province at the Mogao Caves, east of Dunhuang. Among the first caves on our list is Cave 17, located behind the north wall of Cave 16’s hallway— the well-known Library Cave. Tragically, after the discovery of this rich trove of literature and manuscripts at the turn off the
- [Silk - 76](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/26/silk-76/) - (Airdate: June 24, 2025) We’re 25.kilometers southeast of Dunhuang, just outside the Mogao Caves and their repository of Buddhist art. It all began in the second century BC when the Chinese chased the Huns out if the Gansu Corridor and made Dunhuang the western most outpost of their empire. Dunhuang was where the two main
- [Silk - 75](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/17/silk-75/) - (Airdate: June 17, 2025) We’re in the town of Dunhuang, and we’ve just checked in to the Flying Asparagus Hotel, the watering hole of budget travelers. Since the hotel is right across the street from the bus station, it’s the place where travelers stop first. The bus station also has the only cheap transportation to
- [Silk - 74](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/10/silk-74/) - (Airdate: June 10, 2025) We’re rolling down the asphalt on our way from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang. We finally left the snow-capped ridges of the Qilian mountains behind and traded them in for the eroded red and gray of the Gansu Badlands. Despite the nine-hour ride, we were feeling good for the first time in days.
- [Silk - 73](https://www.kptz.org/2025/06/03/silk-73-2/) - (Airdate: June 3, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province, and we’ve just left the town of Jiayuguan and past the fort on the Jiayuguan Path. The fort is where merchants stopped in ancient times to pay tolls, and travelers stopped to have their papers checked. Then they headed into the desert. Many wrote poems on the
- [Local News for 5/27/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/27/local-news-for-5-27-25/)
- [Giving Service:  Master Gardeners Foundation and the United States Navy](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/26/giving-service-master-gardeners-foundation-and-the-united-states-navy/) - (Airdate: May 26, 2025) On this Memorial Day Attention Please!, Diane Musick of the Master Gardeners Foundation opens the show to introduce this year’s Secret Garden Tour. Following Diane, US Navy Captain Brian Cullin, retired, talks of his twenty-one year career as a press officer in the Navy, including his service in the White House
- [Silk - 72](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/27/silk-72/) - (Airdate: May 27, 2025) We’ve been staying at the Jiayuguan Guest House, one of the most expensive places we’ve stayed at so far. We figured the Chinese Ministry of Tourism inspector in charge must have been bribed to award them two stars! We’ve been visiting all the surrounding convenient sites, but the one site we
- [Silk - 71](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/20/silk-70/) - (Airdate: May 20, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province, visiting the town of Jiayuguan and the Great Wall Museum. The “Great Wall” part isn’t all that great, but our disappointment was somewhat mollified by a wing that included the mummified remains of several women. The exhibit also included dozens of painted bricks that once decorated the
- [Lightweight Champion Performs a Live-Recording Concert at Rainshadow](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/10/lightweight-champion-performs-a-live-recording-concert-at-rainshadow/) - KPTZ is excited to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Lightweight Champion to the Rainshadow Recording Studios for a live-recording concert on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30pm. Lightweight Champion is a musical collaboration among four seasoned Seattle-based musicians, focused around the songwriting of lead singer Aaron Spieldenner who now resides in Port Townsend. The group evokes a
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/23/county-connections-86/) - (Airdate: May 23, 2025) KPTZ's Taylor Clark got together with Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton and they talked with Brent Butler, Jefferson County Strategic Planner, Ben Majors from the Department of Health, and Vince Maniaci from the DCD about the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) for water systems management.
- [The Vesper Piano Trio Brings Chamber Music to Port Townsend](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/14/the-vesper-piano-trio-brings-chamber-music-to-port-townsend/) - KPTZ is excited to welcome The Vesper Piano Trio to the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 22 at 7pm as a part of our ongoing Candlelight Concert series. This talented trio brings together three Seattle natives who have built their musical relationships with each other over the course of decades. Violinist Caitlin Kelley,
- [Brewocracy Now ~ 5/22/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/22/brewocracy-now-5-22-25/) - KPTZ's Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by Youth & Outreach Services Library Manager Emily Bufford from the Port Townsend Public Library talking about the upcoming Summer Reading program, which kicks off June 1. More information is available at https://ptpubliclibrary.org/library/page/summer-reading-program-2025.There will be goats!
- [Local News for 5/22/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/22/local-news-for-5-22-25/)
- [Local News for 5/21/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/21/local-news-for-5-21-25/)
- [Local News for 5/30/25](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/20/local-news-for-5-30-25/)
- [Northwind Gala](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/19/northwind-gala/) - (Airdate: May 19, 2025) Genevieve Barlow interviews Martha Worthley (Executive Director), Mary Black (Development Manager), and Linda Rosenbury (President of the Board) of Northwind Art to talk about their upcoming fundraising gala and auction. .
- [Pt. Wilson Lighthouse Auction](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/15/pt-wilson-lighthouse-auction/) - Have you ever thought about staying at Point Wilson? Well you can, in the Historic 1879 duplex at the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Right now, during our Community Unity KPTZ Fund Drive, we’re having a silent auction for a two night stay in the duplex, valued at $840. Just stop by our station at Building 305
- [Get your KPTZ T-shirt! Donate Today!](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/14/get-your-kptz-t-shirt-donate-today/) - Have you always wanted limited edition KPTZ swag?? Well, you’re in luck. For just a one-time donation of $150 or a monthly donation of $12 or more, YOU can take home this one of a kind KPTZ T-shirt that is only available now during our Community Unity Fund Drive. This shirt is guaranteed to make
- [May 16-31 KPTZ Programming Highlights](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/15/may-16-31-kptz-programming-highlights-3/) - For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check KPTZ Spotlight for May 16-31. 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](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/16/county-connections-85/) - (Airdate: May 16, 2025) KPTZ's Jim Burke and Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour sat down with Jefferson County Fire Marshal Phil Cecere, Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Tracer, EJFR Community Risk Manager Robert Wittenberg, and EJFR Chief Bret Black.
- [The Unexpected Brass Band Live from KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/2025/05/16/the-unexpected-brass-band-live-from-kptz/) - (Airdate: May 15, 2025) The Unexpected Brass Band performed for the KPTZ 2025 Community Unity Fund Drive. This is first broadcast from our as yet unfinished performance space. Thanks to Gary Forbes for featuring the band during his show "Soundings".

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- [](https://www.kptz.org/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”3/4″ id=”” class=”” style=”padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; “] KPTZ is staying at Fort Worden Recent news about the end of Fort Worden Hospitality has raised broader concerns about the future of all organizations based at Fort Worden State Park. Things are in flux, and that uncertainty
- [2023 End-of-Year Letter](https://www.kptz.org/update-on-kptzs-approaching-move/) - December 21, 2023 message from Taylor Clark, KPTZ Interim General Manager It’s certainly been quite a year for your favorite community radio station! Changes in leadership, challenges in planning, an on-going global pandemic and political turmoil, losing dear members of our radio community…. But through it all KPTZ has kept going, 24 hours a day,
- [Wish List](https://www.kptz.org/wish-list/) - KPTZ thanks the many people and organizations who support us throughout the year and during our twice-a-year pledge drives. In addition, we can benefit from specific things you may have lying around unused. Please consider regifting them to us. For example: Executive Chairs - We do lots of thinking in our chairs, so they take
- [KPTZ Spotlight](https://www.kptz.org/spotlight/) - Read the latest KPTZ Spotlight for May 1-15. Join our mailing list and get the Spotlight emailed to you twice a month.
- [KPTZ Virus Watch Updates](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-virus-watch/) - Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Allison Berry by emailing ContactUs@KPTZ.org. Public Health Briefings are now held once a month on the first Monday of each month from September through May (except when BOCC meetings are rescheduled for Tuesdays due to Monday holidays). Note: The deadline for questions to be submitted is the previous
- [KPTZ Board of Directors](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-board/) - Jon Pinnow (President) After decades of visits to the Quimper Peninsula, Jon moved to Port Townsend in 2019. He has a long history in audiobooks and public radio, recording for the Library of Congress’s National Library Service since 1989, working at Colorado Public Radio since 2001, and freelancing occasionally with other public radio operations around
- [Contact KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/contact/) - Above is Building 305 at Fort Worden. Effective May 1, 2023, this is our new location, down in the basement. Please enter from the backside (the side on the right in the photo above) and descend one floor to find us. (From our founding in 2011 until May 2024, we were in a portable building
- [Dedications](https://www.kptz.org/dedications/) - KPTZ is grateful to have received the following dedications from our valued listeners and donors: From our “2026 Resilient Radio” early spring fund drive: In honor of Seth for being such an amazing DJIn honor of Donn at NightIn Memory of Steve ArmstrongIn honor of the Board and Staff of KPTZIn honor of Dalana -
- [KPTZ Staff](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-staff/) - Executive Director - Genevieve Barlow is a Seattle transplant and has had the privilege to call Port Townsend home since 2018. She has worked for KPTZ since the fall of 2022 starting out as the promotions and publicity coordinator. In the last few years she has led many of the station's fundraising efforts and fostered
- [2025 Sustain Our Station](https://www.kptz.org/2025-sustain-our-station/)
- [Stayin' Alive Fall Fund Drive!](https://www.kptz.org/stayin-alive-fall-fund-drive/) - SWEATSHIRT: $300 ONE TIME DONATION OR $25/MONTH SUSTAINING DONATION BEANIE: $150 ONE TIME DONATION OR $12/MONTH SUSTAINING DONATION BOTH: $425 ONE-TIME DONATION OR $35/MONTH SUSTAINING DONATION
- [Fund Drive](https://www.kptz.org/fund-drive/) - Fund Drive info here.
- [COVID-19 Archive of PSAs (as of 9/22)](https://www.kptz.org/covid-19-archive-of-psas/) - Omicron Boosters AvailableCovid Precautions TodaySay Yes Covid TestsFebruary Vax ClinicsFree At Home Covid TestsLow Death RateMask UpHunker DownNew Testing GuidelinesDecember Vax ClinicsMask GratitudePediatric Vaccination ClinicREM ProVax PSAJeff Co Restaurant Vax3rd Dose VaccinationMask / Vax InvitationMask MandateMasks for Protection #2Masks for Protection #1Masks: Three ReasonsMask Up AgainVaccination Clinic at Sunrise Coffee on June 25Two Vaccines at
- [Listen to Podcasts](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-podcasts/) - Current Shows Attention Please! Booklovers' Cafe Brewocracy Now Community Tides County Connections Did You Know? Elections Everybody Can In The Garden A Journey Along the Silk Road KPTZ Specials Larry Stein Interviews Nature Now Our Town Our Working Waterfront PT Film Festival Stories from the MLCDP Virus Watch Reports Past Shows Boat Talk Care and
- [Become a KPTZ Volunteer Today!](https://www.kptz.org/volunteer/) - Thank you for your interest in the KPTZ Volunteer Program! Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. This vital and fun community resource literally could not exist without our dynamic community of over 100 volunteers. They do everything, from advanced technical radio engineering to tabling special events to DJing their own shows. They
- [KPTZ Local News](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-local-news/) - KPTZ provides local news coverage at noon and again at 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Archived Local News reports are available here soon after initial broadcast each day. The Attention, Please! news interviews debut at noon every Monday and repeats at 5pm.
- [A Brief History](https://www.kptz.org/a-brief-history/) - 2025 KPTZ successfully completed the construction of a new broadcast tower, thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers, particularly the engineering team. In 2021, the station was forced to relocate its tower after failing to reach a lease agreement with the previous landowner. After securing a long-term lease on a plot of land on Rainshadow
- [Donate Your Vehicle! - Call 855-500-7433](https://www.kptz.org/donate-your-car/) - If it’s time to say goodbye to your car but you want it to go somewhere it’ll truly be appreciated, donate it to KPTZ! Instead of gathering dust, your tax-deductible donation will help fuel the radio programs you love. KPTZ has partnered with careasy.org to transform your vehicle into a supportive donation. They will pick
- [KPTZ Underwriters](https://www.kptz.org/underwriters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] If your business would like to help support KPTZ, consider becoming an underwriter. KPTZ is proud to have the following organizations support our radio station: [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items:
- [Did You Know?](https://www.kptz.org/did-you-know/) - Join Kate Dwyer, one of the original hosts of Nature Now, on her new show, a program of quirky and little-known vignettes of local Port Townsend history.
- [Join our Mailing List](https://www.kptz.org/mailing-list/) - KPTZ's email list includes KPTZ members and listeners who opt-in. Recipients get all station notices including bimonthly KPTZ Spotlight program listings of upcoming featured programs and announcements of station activities. Subscribe to Spotlight * indicates required Email Address *First Name Last Name
- [KPTZ Program Archive](https://www.kptz.org/archive/) - Many KPTZ programs are archived for 2 weeks following their original broadcast date. These recordings can be accessed by using this Calendar to find and link to the desired show. The audio player appears above the specific program information and/or playlist. OR, you can simply enter the date and time into the Audio Player below.
- [KPTZ Emergency Response](https://www.kptz.org/emergency-response/) - Helpful Links Map Your Neighborhood Info and Handouts Emergency Assessment Matrix Disaster Preparedness Calendar (4 pages) Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management NIXLE - Emergency Management Services Local 20/20 - Emergency Preparedness Resources American Red Cross, Northwest Regional chapter P.U.D. - Jefferson County Public Utility District KPTZ Virus Watch Updates Tsunami Scenario Information Port Townsend
- [About KPTZ Underwriting](https://www.kptz.org/become-an-underwriter/) - KPTZ Underwriting Media Kit Business Underwriting Price Options KPTZ EPSA Media Kit (for non-profits) EPSA Price Options KPTZ Underwriting Contract Underwriting Regulations and Policies Current KPTZ Supporters and Underwriters Let KPTZ help put your business in the Spotlight by becoming an underwriter! Underwriting is a noncommercial acknowledgement of your business’s support of KPTZ Community Radio,
- [Past Programs / DJs / Hosts](https://www.kptz.org/past-programs-djs-hosts/) - Below is a list of past KPTZ programs, DJs and hosts with short descriptions.
- [Current Programs / DJs / Hosts](https://www.kptz.org/programs-djs-and-hosts/) - Below is a list of current KPTZ programs, DJs and hosts with short descriptions. Click here to view past programs, DJs, and hosts. Click on the name for more information. DJ Host Email (Live On-Air): dj@kptz.org
- [Staff / Board](https://www.kptz.org/staff-board-old/) - KPTZ Staff General Manager – Kate IngramChief Engineer – Bill PutneyDirector of Programming – Larry SteinNews Director – Steve EvansOperations/Volunteer Coordinator - Karen AndersonProgramming Lead – Ruby Fitch (on leave)--------------------------------------------------Emergency Team Lead – Barney BurkeGraphic Designer – Jacqueline MentionLocal News – Charlie Bermant (on leave) Local News Lead – Lily HaightOur KPTZ MVP - Jerry "Mr
- [A Journey Along the Silk Road](https://www.kptz.org/a-journey-along-the-silk-road/) - This is Chris Bricker, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to Bill Porter - or Red Pine - one of the world’s finest translators of Chinese Poetry and religious texts. For those of you who already know him, and those of you who will get to know him, he prefers to just being your neighbor
- [2021 Year End Appeal from KPTZ’s Robert Ambrose](https://www.kptz.org/kptzs-new-year-message/) - Dear Friends, When my wife and I decided to leave Alaska after decades living there, we made lists of criteria for defining our new home. Chief on my list was moving to a town that had a community radio station, partly because I wanted to continue my 20 year-old radio program, Rhythm Connection. More importantly to me, however, was that I knew from experience that establishing a local non-profit
- [KPTZ Organization Files](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-organization-files/) - KPTZ is licensed by the FCC as a non-commercial, educational radio station located in and broadcasting at 91.9FM from Port Townsend, Washington. The station is on the air 24/7, providing each week: - 77 hours of locally-produced music programming - 13 hours of local interview features and news– 9 hours of syndicated national news, analysis
- [Logos](https://www.kptz.org/logos/) - The following stand-alone logos are for your use for official representation of KPTZ in your web publicity.
- [KPTZ 2.0 Comes Alive](https://www.kptz.org/support-kptz/) - KPTZ 2.0 Comes Alive I’ve been asked why we are having a one-day fundraiser on Thursday April 5, and particularly if the funds raised are destined for our future Fort Worden facilities. The short answer is that we need more money to build our organization in preparation for moving to Fort Worden. KPTZ is entirely
- [Submit a Demo](https://www.kptz.org/submit-a-demo/) - A KPTZ show proposal requires the following three components: Demo Submit a program demo preferably as a digital WAV or MP3 file, via email. A CD or USB Flashdrive may also be submitted. Samples do not need to be longer than 15 minutes. Produce your demo with the best equipment you can. Audacity is a
- [COVID-19 Local Information](https://www.kptz.org/covid-19-local-information/) - Submit your Public Health questions to Dr. Allison Berry by emailing ContactUs@KPTZ.org. Note: The monthly deadline for these to be submitted is on last Fridays of the month at noon, to be answered at the following Monday’s BOCC meeting. Click here for a complete List of all KPTZ COVID-19 PSAs Omicron Boosters Available Omicron Boosters
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/county-connections/)
- [Submit a Community Calendar Event](https://www.kptz.org/calendar-event/) - To submit your event to the on-air KPTZ Community Calendar, review the submission guidelines below. Submission Guidelines Email your event information in the body of an email to calendar@kptz.org by at least a week ahead of time. In the subject line of your submission, be sure to include the weekday and date for your listing.
- [KPTZ Volunteer Form](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-volunteer-form/) - Trouble viewing the form? Click here to open the form in a new tab. Loading…
- [KPTZ Daily Programs](https://www.kptz.org/programs/) - Trouble viewing the calendar? Click here to open the Daily Programs Calendar in a new browser tab.
- [On-Air Schedule](https://www.kptz.org/schedule/) - Trouble viewing the schedule? Click here to open the On-Air Schedule in a new browser tab.
- [2022 Year End Letter](https://www.kptz.org/2022-year-end-letter/) - Dear Friends and Listeners, 2022 sure has been an incredible and challenging year for KPTZ, and for us all! Certainly, it has been a year of great strides and huge growth. KPTZ, your community radio station that could, has worked tirelessly over the last 12 months to grow into our new facilities, and to address
- [Stories from the MLCDP](https://www.kptz.org/stories-from-the-mlcdp/) - This quirky podcast from KPTZ offers lighthearted tales from near and far, celebrating the absurdity of life on planet earth. Stories from the Midlife Crisis Dance Party air on the station every Thursday afternoon between 3 to 5pm, with your irreverent host Ray Serebrin.
- [KPTZ Hero Award 2022](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-hero-award-2022/) - KPTZ is thrilled to announce that the station has been named the recipient of a Public Health Hero Award! In celebration of National Public Health Week, observed at the beginning of April each year, Jefferson County Public Health focused on the theme: Public Health is Where you Are. Nominations were solicited from the public across seven
- [KPTZ Underwriting Contract](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-underwriting-contract/)
- [KPTZ Mission Statement](https://www.kptz.org/mission-statement/) - To build and strengthen community throughout the Northeast Olympic Peninsula, actively engaging our listeners through high quality community radio programming that is educational, entertaining, and service oriented. A NEW VOICE IS HEARD . . . In 2011 more than 500 people gathered together for the launch of the first community radio station in Port Townsend.
- [KPTZ Fortifier APA](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-fortifier-apa/) - Port Townsend Brewing Co. and KPTZ 91.9FM have teamed up to create the KPTZ Fortifier American Pale Ale. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Build a New Home for KTPZ campaign. Boasting a healthy amount of citra hops, dry-hopped for amplified floral notes in nose and flavor, the KPTZ Fortifier APA
- [Submit a Public Service Announcement to KPTZ](https://www.kptz.org/psa/) - KPTZ, your community radio station serving the northeast Olympic Peninsula, airs PSAs (public service announcements) throughout the broadcast week. The purpose of these announcements is to promote a local nonprofit organization to the KPTZ listening community. PSAs are not advertisements and are not underwriting messages. They do not market a product or an endeavor. To submit a PSA, send your
- [News Links Test](https://www.kptz.org/news-links-test/)
- [KPTZ Programs](https://www.kptz.org/new-schedule/)
- [KPTZ 2.0](https://www.kptz.org/kptz2020/) - Dear Friends, Our plan to build a new home for KPTZ in Ft. Worden's historic Building 305 is becoming a reality, and we have made great progress in raising the necessary funds. A tremendous $500,000 challenge grant from Sage Foundation has supercharged our fundraising campaign. Combined with leadership donations and an astounding new gift of
- [Update on KPTZ’s Fort Worden Home](https://www.kptz.org/update-on-kptzs-fort-worden-home/) - Dear KPTZ friends, This is a long overdue letter to let you know about progress in building KPTZ’s new home in Makers Square at Fort Worden – almost as overdue as construction itself! Yet before discussing our monumental project, I’d first like to say I hope you and yours are doing okay. Our lives have been
- [Stock Transfer Donations](https://www.kptz.org/stock-transfers/) - To make a donation of stocks or securities to KPTZ, here is the needed information in order to arrange for these contributions to be transferred into our Fidelity Investments account. Your account broker or brokerage firm should be able to process a transfer, using the following information. If you would like more information in order
- [New Wish List](https://www.kptz.org/new-wish-list/) - Just think of all the wonderful things we can have at the new KPTZ station when we're out at the Fort. You have to know the link to this page to get here, but it's a handy place to share future thoughts. So feel free to create a wish list. Email your pics and descriptions
- [Local Events](https://www.kptz.org/local-events/)
- [Donate to KPTZ Today](https://www.kptz.org/donate/)
- [Give Lively Test](https://www.kptz.org/give-lively-test/)
- [Listen Live](https://www.kptz.org/listen/) - Clicking the play button below will start the KPTZ stream in most web browsers You can also use one of the following streams in a media player such as iTunes, VLC, or Windows Media Player. (See below for more information and help.) AAC StreamMP3 StreamWindows Media Player Stream Additional Information and Help Desktop/Laptop Computers KPTZ
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- [KPTZ 2.0 Donor Benefits](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-2-0-donor-benefits/)
- [KPTZ 2.0 Brochure](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-2-0-brochure/) - View this document larger on Scribd
- [KPTZ 2.0 Pledge](https://www.kptz.org/kptz-2-0-pledge/) - [gravityform id="8" title="false" description="false"]
- [Donate TEST](https://www.kptz.org/donate-test/) - [gravityform id="5" title="false" description="false"]
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- [CiviCRM](https://www.kptz.org/civicrm/) - Do not delete this page. Page content is generated by CiviCRM.
- [Thanks for Your Support!](https://www.kptz.org/donate-old/thanks/) - Thank you for your support of our KPTZ Community - in the music, people and cultural richness of our region. Together we will accomplish our vision to build and grow our exceptional community radio station. Stay tuned for new developments in the coming weeks ahead! Cheers, Robert Ambrose President, KPTZ Board of Directors
- [New Donation Form Test](https://www.kptz.org/new-donation-form-test/) - [gravityform id="5" title="false" description="false"]
- [KPTZ Community](https://www.kptz.org/community/) - [vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]Welcome to KPTZ’s Community page. This page is currently under construction. If there’s something you would like to see added submit a suggestion[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] This page still under construction. [/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row]

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.kptz.org/uncategorized/)
- [News](https://www.kptz.org/news/)
- [Podcasts](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/)
- [Archived](https://www.kptz.org/archived/)
- [DJs](https://www.kptz.org/djs/)
- [Booklovers' Cafe](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/booklovers-cafe/)
- [Compass](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/compass/)
- [Considering the Alternatives](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/considering-the-alternatives/)
- [In Conversation](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/in-conversation/)
- [Nature Now](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/nature-now/)
- [Our Town](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/our-town/)
- [Glorious Food!](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/glorious-food/)
- [Pleasures and Treasures](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/treasures-and-pleasures/)
- [Everybody Can](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/everybody-can/)
- [Care and Connect](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/care-and-connect/)
- [Boat Talk](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/boat-talk/)
- [KPTZ Specials](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/kptz-specials/)
- [Under the Rainbow](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/under-the-rainbow/)
- [Blog](https://www.kptz.org/blog/)
- [Homepage](https://www.kptz.org/homepage/)
- [PT Film Festival](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/film-fest/)
- [Heart of Learning](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/heart-of-learning/)
- [Elections (Older)](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/elections-older/)
- [Port Ludlow Project](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/port-ludlow-project/)
- [Coastal Café](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/coastal-cafe/)
- [Tossed Salad Special Guests](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/tossed-salad-special-guests/)
- [Emergency Prep](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/emergency-prep/)
- [Memorials](https://www.kptz.org/memorials/)
- [Short Step Back in Time](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/short-step-back-in-time/)
- [Passages from She Tells Sea Tales](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/passages-sea-tales/)
- [Virus Watch Podcasts](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/virus-watch/)
- [Pinned](https://www.kptz.org/pinned/)
- [Bring Your Records](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/bring-your-records/)
- [Filter Special Guests](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/filter-special-guests/)
- [Brewocracy Now](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/brewocracy-now/)
- [Community Tides](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/tides/)
- [Working Waterfront](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/working-waterfront/)
- [Larry Stein Interviews](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/larry-stein/)
- [Critical Conversations](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/critical-conversations/)
- [Contd](https://www.kptz.org/contd/) - for continuation pages on long homepage posts
- [Attention Please!](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/attention-please/)
- [Youth Radio](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/youth-radio/)
- [Local News](https://www.kptz.org/local-news/)
- [MLCDP](https://www.kptz.org/mlcdp/)
- [MLCDP](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/mlcdp-podcasts/)
- [County Connections](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/county-connections-podcasts/)
- [Elections](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/elections/)
- [Did You Know?](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/did-you-know/)
- [Silk Road](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/silkroad/)
- [DJs-old](https://www.kptz.org/djs-old/)
- [In the Garden](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/in-the-garden/)
- [In the Garden](https://www.kptz.org/podcasts/in-the-garden/in-the-garden-in-the-garden/)

## Tags

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