(Airdate: August 3, 2026) Taylor Clark was joined by Nhatt Nichols, the editor and founder of The Jefferson County Beacon (JeffCoBeacon.com) and we learned about why the Beacon got started, how they are combatting misinformation without a paywall, and what is coming next as Nhatt steps down as editor.
(Airdate: July 27, 2026) Retired DNR forester Mike Cronin and Malloree Weinheimer, owner of Chickadee Forestry, talk of their professional relationship and the development of small-scale forest management in Jefferson County. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
(Airdate: July 20, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark got to talk with Annie Scott, the director of the Jefferson County Library about the role of libraries in the modern world and services and programs the Jefferson County Library provides.
(Airdate: July 13, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Bayside Housing Executive Director Gary Keister and JC Mash Clinic Director Qianna Franklin. We learned more about what Bayside Housing is doing for our community and how you can help out.
(Airdate: July 6, 2026) Interview with photographer Tom Pich and Barry Bergey from the National Endowment for the Arts about the new exhibit at Fort Worden – Folk Masters: A Portrait of America. This features images of winners of the NEA Folk Masters Fellowships.
(Airdate: June 29, 2026) County Auditor Brenda Huntingford and Elections Coordinator Sandi Eldridge describe how the Auditor’s Office manages elections in Jefferson County, from registering voters to counting their ballots. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
(Airdate: June 22, 2026) Port Townsend has a number of new Little Free Pantries, thanks to Katey Dwyer’s class at Swan School, who encourage us all to “bring what you can, take what you need.” Jon Pinnow hosts, Nhatt Nichols of the Jefferson County Beacon traces how the project came together, and Tracy Garrett from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church shares practical advice on how neighbors can keep local pantries stocked and thriving. There’s more to see and read at jeffcobeacon.com, and you can find the community pantry map here.
(Airdate June 15, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark welcomed Pilar Dolan from the Brinnon Fire Association (the nonprofit that hosts the Brinnon Shrimp Fest) and Amirrah Woods, a cadet in the Brinnon Fire Department Cadet Program. We learned more about the cadet program. Be sure to stop by Brinnon’s Shrimp Fest and support the Brinnon Fire Cadet Program. More info at http://brinnonfire.com/ and https://www.brinnonshrimpfest.com/.
(Airdate: May 25, 2026) KPTZ’S Genevieve Barlow was joined by Willem and Bergen of the Quilcene Lantern.
(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!
