Local News for 1/27/26
Public Service
(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 their public service. KPTZ salutes their commitment and contributions.
Pheasants on Protection Island
(Airdate: January 26, 2026 – Pheasants on Protection Island) – Chinese birds on Protection Island.
County Connections
(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 Darwin AI into the workflow.
Also, a reminder that the BOCC public health (and safety) report will be broadcast on Monday, February 2 at 9:45am during the Jim B. Show. Listeners with public health and safety questions for Public Health Officer, Dr. Allison Berry or Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management , may send email to [email protected] by Friday January 30th at noon.
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 question regarding the role of the PT Police in responding to any possible ICE activity. This is at 17:44 in the recording.
Local News for 1/22/26
Jumping Into Love
(Airdate: January 22, 2016 – Jumping Into Love – Can the leaping man find love?)
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 the artist. The album follows Canty through the major shifts in her life. Known for her haunting and distinct voice, Caitlin Canty’s music speaks to the grit and heart of Americana music. Brought to you by KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording.
Yagody Returns to Port Townsend!
| KPTZ is so excited to join the Palindrome in welcoming back Yagody to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm. Yagody is a Ukrainian musical project created in the aftermath of Russia’s 2014 invasion of Ukraine. Yagody is on a mission to preserve, reinterpret, and breathe new life into ancient Ukrainian folk songs and traditions. They are celebrated for their primal energy and hypnotic vocal harmonies. This quartet have dynamic and contemporary performances which highlight ethno-ritual as well as feminine resilience. **maybe an interview on kptz??** Brought to you by KPTZ and the Palindrome. |
#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 Townsend.
