(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.
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
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 over 15 years immersed in the musical heritage of New Orleans, He has toured the globe, performing on renowned stages and collaborating with artists such as George Porter Jr, Taj Mahal, and Rosanne Cash. Known for his captivating lyrics and masterful guitar work, Winslow-King brings a timeless sound that resonates with emotional depth and authenticity.
Joining him is Tuscan guitar virtuoso Roberto Luti, celebrated for his unorthodox and evocative slide guitar style. Together, they’ll showcase music from Winslow-King’s latest album *Flash-A-Magic*, recorded in Tuscany and Memphis and featuring legendary collaborators like Rev. Charles Hodges and The Sensational Barnes Brothers. Released in September 2024 and distributed by Bloodshot Records / Exceleration Music, the album is a vibrant testament to Winslow-King’s evolution as an artist. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening of music rooted in tradition and brimming with contemporary soul.
#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 two part program.
Local News for 7/02/25
Booklovers’ Cafe – John Blomgren, Imprint Bookstore
(Airdate: July 1, 2025) Cris welcomes John Blomgren, the newest owner of our much beloved independent Imprint Bookshop to Booklovers’ Cafe. John continues the tradition of bringing books specifically chosen for our highly bookish population! He talks about his decision to move to Port Townsend with his partner Garrett Jones and pays homage to previous owners Samantha Ladwig and Anna Quinn. Find out what he plans for the future and just what does “Bibliosmia” mean?
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 century, from 1900 to 1915 one foreign expeditioner after the other clandestinely purchased nearly 40,000 documents, scriptures, and other cultural relics found there….
Local News for 7/01/25
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 Conservancy and its founders, Sue Milliken and Kelly Dodson, who both possess a lifetime embodiment of plant knowledge and a long history of cultivating and conserving rare plants, right here in Port Townsend. Thanks for joining us on a tour!
