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#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 station during the pandemic and initiated the move into new headquarters at Fort Worden, and TAYLOR CLARK, who took over and had the IT chops to conquer the technology for moving forward. This is the definitive history of the little station that could!

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

(Airdate: May 25, 2026) KPTZ’S Genevieve Barlow was joined by Willem and Bergen of the Quilcene Lantern.

County Connections

(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 “septage’ outflows, and the possibility of hooking up that area to the Port Hadlock sewer system which is just one and a half miles from Chimacum Corner. There could be potential environmental benefits as well as greater capacity for customers at all three businesses. This would have the added benefit of helping the businesses to grow and thrive.

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.

#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 80% of this world remains unexplored. Mysteries and unknowns. Join Nan Evans and her guest, oceanographer Chris Kelley, as they consider life in deep ocean. This is part 2 of the 3 part series. Part 1 aired first on April 22, 2026.)

Attention Please!

(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!

County Connections

(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 2 listener comments. For more info on the update, visit here.

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.

#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 them. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Washington’s native bees and the important roles they play in our ecosystems.

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