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Dylan Quarles is old school Port Townsend. After sailing into town on the family Tumlaren in the early 1990s, Dylan’s folks dropped anchor and decided to stick around for a while. A proud graduate of Port Townsend High School, Class of 2004, Dylan went on to study film at the Evergreen State College before traveling the world, teaching overseas, and eventually honing his voice as a bestselling, award-winning writer. Dylan and his wife returned to town in 2017 to start a family of their own, and now have a young wild-boy, an adorably scruffy dog, and an appropriately standoffish cat. Author of the popular Secret History of Port Townsend series, Dylan works as a screenwriter and local civic voice, serving on the Planning Commission, where he focuses on housing affordability policy with the same stubborn optimism he brings to most things. Dylan came to KPTZ with the strong belief that community radio is one of the most positive ways a town can talk to itself, and he wants to help make sure that dialogue continues well into the future. You can reach Dylan at dylan@kptz.org
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined by East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Community Risk Manager Robert Wittenberg to talk about their planned training burn on Umatilla west of San Juan Ave on the afternoon of Tuesday 3/31/26, We also talked about the availability Home Wildfire Assessments. More information about these may be found here; https://www.ejfr.org/uncategorized/home-wildfire-assessments/
(Airdate: March 25, 2026) Please join Nature Now out in the field again on a beautiful Spring afternoon! Host Debaran Kelso speaks about the importance of wetlands with wetland biologist Donna Frostholm, while we wander through the Winona Wetland just west of Port Townsend. Part 1 of a 2 part show.
(Airdate: March 23, 2026) Professor of Plant Breeding Micaela Colley describes the work being done on the Olympic Peninsula to establish the growing of buckwheat as part of the Food from Here movement.
KPTZ is excited to be a part of the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit, hosted by the Production Alliance, from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29. The Connectivity Summit is a multi-day community gathering at Fort Worden State Park. There will be workshops, conversations, and performances. KPTZ will be hosting an open house on Saturday, March 28 from 11am-5pm, but there are many more events to enjoy! There is a live community storytelling event on Friday, March 27 at the Wheeler Theater starting at 7pm. On Saturday, March 28, there will be networking activities and workshops in the Fort Worden Commons from 10am-4:15pm and a Giftmaking Extravaganza from 6-9pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Close out the Summit on Sunday, March 29 by participating in the Community Cold Plunge at Fort Worden Beach at 10am, then joining the Sunday Social at the Fort Worden Commons from 10am-12pm. These events are open to all!
KPTZ is excited to join LTD Presents in welcoming Pearl Django to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Friday, March 27 at 7pm. With a performance history of over 30 years, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. The band’s signature style features pristine string work, the steady pulse of rhythm guitar and an unmistakable swing that delights all audiences. Brought to you by KPTZ, don’t miss out on a great evening of music!
(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.
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City manager John Mauro were joined by our new Deputy Mayor Owen Rowe.
