(Airdate: March 23, 2026 – Hops and Native Americans) – Another boom and bust crop
Podcasts
County Connections
(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, 2026. They discuss the importance of the Summit for youth, families and individuals for community building and civic engagement.
From the Production Alliance website (www.theproductionalliance.org/connectivity): “The Production Alliance, in partnership with Jefferson County, will host the Connectivity Summit. A multi-day gathering designed to spark collaboration, strengthen relationships, and imagine a thriving, connected future together.” The Summit brings together schools, businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and residents for an immersive weekend. Through workshops, conversations, performances, shared meals, and hands-on experiences, participants will explore pressing topics, exchange ideas, and build meaningful networks across sectors and generations.
The Domestic Luminescence Project
(Airdate: March 19, 2026 – The Domestic Luminescence Project)
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.
#765 Crab Science and Communities
(Airdate: March 18, 2026) Nan Evans interviews Emily Buckner about Dungeness Crabs on the Olympic Peninsula.
Silk
(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 prevent the Huns from gaining control of that portion off the Silk Road. But it was too far away for the Chinese to stay in charge for very long…
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.
The Old Alcohol Plant
(Airdate: March 16, 2026 – The Old Alcohol Plant) – More failed dreams
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.
County Connections
(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 up the hill away from flood danger. Willie Bence talks about being ready for any emergency, And chief Black talked about making your own home fire safer from wildfire danger. Listeners can subscribe to NIXLE ALERTS for the county by texting JEFFCODEM to 888777 for timely updates in the event of a local or county-wide emergency. The Connectivity Summit is coming up on March 27, 28 and 29 at Fort Worden Commons and the Fairgrounds, and the all-County Preparedness Day at Finn River on June 27. Details at: www.theproductionalliance.org/. THE EJFR Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, April 18. Click here for details.
