KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio Port Townsend

Local News for 2/14/23

February 14, 2023: Jim Burke – Two rescued from Hood Canal rowboat; Covid numbers again high. (TRANSCRIPT)

Be KPTZ’s Date on Valentine’s Day!

KPTZ is showing the Love on Valentine’s Day, with a specially curated day and evening of programming. It’s KPTZ’s Love Affaire with our community of listeners, produced by DJ host Chris Bricker and featuring live performances, love stories, theatre fare, the latest on KPTZ’s new shows ~ and of course, a Candle Light Dinner followed by Community Valentines, Blues tunes, and a night of Jazz ballads.. Today from 2-4pm, our volunteers will be on hand at KPTZ tables, both at Aldrich’s and Quimper Mercantile. Make a date with us and share the Love…at KPTZ 91.9 on Valentine’s Day!

7:30am Stringband Theory ~ DJ host Dave Long
9:30am Morning on the Salish ~ DJ host Chris Bricker
Live Performances:
–9:30am Tracy & David Grisman
–10:15 am Ryan Hoffman & Jessica Logan
–10:45 am Jonathan Doyle, Casey MacGill & Corrinne Doyle
–11:30 am John “Greyhound” Maxwell & Matt Sircely
12 noon Local News/New KPTZ Programming LIneup ~ DJ host Larry Stein
1pm Rhythm Connection ~ DJ host Robert Ambrose
3pm Out of Nowhere ~ DJ host Peter Robinson
Live Performances:
–3pm Bobbi & Roland Nikles
–3:30pm Otto & Kristen Smith
–4pm Sue Thompson, Jere Canote, & Jack Dwyer
–4:30pm Matt Sircely
5pm Local News/Happy Hour ~ Stories, Poetry, Prose, & Music
6pm Candlelight Dinner ~ Buzzy Donahue & Jim Burke
7pm Community Connections ~ Chris Bricker & Siobhan Canty
8pm Jazz Notes ~ DJ host Bill Mercier

February 14-28 KPTZ Programming Highlights

For a compendium of upcoming featured programs, check out Spotlight for February 14-28. 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.

EJFR Chief Jeff Black

(Airdate: February 13, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Chief Bret Black of East Jefferson Fire Rescue about the special election on February 14 – the “Tax Levy Lid Lift” and discusses strategic planning for the fire department going forward.

Our Working Waterfront ~ 2/10/23

Pete Langley has been the owner of the Port Townsend Foundry since he re-established it in 1983, nearly 100 years later. The use of heritage techniques as well as modern technology allows Port Townsend Foundry’s craftspeople to produce pieces of continuing history. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and Co-Host Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend’s Director, join Pete for an up-close-and-personal tour, along with some sage insights about craftsmanship and about the niche Port Townsend Foundry serves in the Industry.

Local News for 2/10/23

February 10, 2023: Jim Burke – Property tax statements mailed; tactical infill housing. (TRANSCRIPT)

Brewocracy Now ~ 2/09/23

Taylor’s guests included Connie Anderson, Port Townsend City Director of Finance and Technology, and Monica MickHager, City Councilor and chair of the Finance and Budget subcommittee. Topics discussed included the budget process, the role of the F&B Subcommittee, funding source “buckets”, and how that impacts spending. They also talked about the city’s progress on debt and Connie reminded us about the ongoing Financial Sustainability Initiative. The City of PT Budget itself may be found here.