(Airdate: April 2, 2021) Nat Jacob on suspended license laws.
Booklovers’ Cafe – David Williams
(First airdate: June 27, 2021) Cris Wilson welcomes David B. Williams to Booklovers’ Cafe to talk about his latest book Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound. Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that inhabits the Sound and offers us new insight into and appreciation of the waters we call home.
Compass for 6/26/21
On May 6, 2020, Port Townsend was named Washington State’s newest creative district by the Washington State Arts Commission. This designation is the culmination of a successful application submitted by the Port Townsend Creative District subcommittee last fall. The Port Townsend Creative District encompasses the Downtown and Uptown Historic Districts and the historic campus of Fort Worden. This week, near the entrance to Fort Worden, we join Creative District Sub-Committee member Dominic Svornich to tell us more. And then sculptor Jonah Trople joins us for the unveiling of one of five Art Marker sculptures that now grace our community’s Historic Districts.
Brewocracy Now with John Mauro ~ 6/24
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including; New City Hall office hours; Ferry service reductions; and the Traffic signal at Taylor Street.
Local News for 6/24
Hollow Moon Concert on KPTZ
On Thursday, June 24 from 7 to 8pm, KPTZ Presents a night of live music with local band Hollow Moon, in collaboration with the Candlelight Concert Online series at Trinity United Methodist Church. Hollow Moon play original rock and roll, on their own terms. Join us for this virtual concert, on the radio! To view the livestream video of the show & for more information visit Trinity United Methodist Church’s website.
Oil Spill Task Force
(First airdate: June 23, 2021) This week’s Coastal Cafe is a conversation with Sarah Brace, Executive Coordinator of the Pacific States-British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force. The Task Force is a consortium of state, provincial and federal partners tasked with providing leadership for oil spill response activities in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. Sarah describes how the various state, tribal and federal agencies work together to provide quick and effective response to small and major oil spills.
Nature Now #521
Marine Mammal Stranding, part 2
(Airdate: June 23, 2021) Host Debaran Kelso is joined by guests Betsy Carlson of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Fred Sharpe of the Alaska Whale Foundation for a discussion on marine mammal stranding (Part 2 of a two part program).
Local News for 6/23
Pandemic Musical Time Capsule Show on KPTZ
The Port Townsend Science Technology Engineering and Math Club is celebrating its 10th year, and to commemorate a decade of science and service, the club is presenting the Jefferson County Pandemic Musical Time Capsule. This special radio broadcast will showcase music and poetry submitted by the community, and will be hosted by KPTZ’s Al Bergstein and STEM Club ambassador Ella Ashford. This hour long program airs live on KPTZ, Tuesday June 22 from 6-7pm.
