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KPTZ is excited to join PT Mainstreet in welcoming back Concerts on the Dock, the community’s beloved summertime concert series held at Pope Marine Park every Thursday throughout July and August. Kicking off the season on Thursday, July 9 at 5pm is local alt-rockers NYBY alongside the energetic indie-pop sounds of Marco Marco. Now in its 22nd season, Concerts on the Dock bring together locals and visitors alike for an unforgettable mix of live music, dancing, and community all set against the beauty of the Port Townsend Bay. Brought to you by KPTZ, go to pt-main-street.org for more information about the upcoming season.
(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.
KPTZ is so happy to join Concerts in the Woods in welcoming back Two Crows for Comfort to the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle on Saturday, July 11 at 3pm. Known for their great live performances, this acoustic folk duo are two-time award winners of the Manitoba Country Music Awards for Roots group of the year. What differentiates them within their genre are uniquely arranged original songs that allow their voices to blend and bend around the stories within their often-poignant lyrics. Two Crows for Comfort are known for their original, engaging, and funny live performances that leave their audiences full of joy. Brought to you by KPTZ, this concert will be outdoors, so bring your favorite chair and picnic and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music.
This week on Brewocracy Now, John Mauro is joined by substitute co-host Jim Burke. They spoke with Michael Todd, Port Townsend Parks and Facilities Manager, and Debbie Jahnke, Chair of PRTTAB (Parks Recreation Trees &Trails Advisory Committee.) They discuss the PROS plan (Parks Recreation & Open Space) plan. More here.
KPTZ is delighted to sponsor the 2026 season of Concerts in the Barn. Concerts will be taking place throughout the month of July, beginning on Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 19. Concerts in the Barn began as the Olympic Music Festival whose mission was to present chamber music concerts of the highest caliber to rural audiences. For decades, Concerts in the Barn have brought music to what is now the Quilcene Lantern. Pack a picnic, come early, and spend a day at the farm! You’re welcome to sit inside the barn or outside on the lawn. Brought to you by KPTZ, go to concerts-in-the-barn (dot) org for more information regarding the concert schedule.
(Airdate: June 24, 2026) Are you charmed by the antics of Harbor Seals? Awed by the power of California Sea Lions? Endeared by marine mammals in general? What happens when they are injured, sickened, or endangered by other health conditions? If so, join Nan Evans as she talks with Casey McLean, Executive Director of SR3, the only organization in the Pacific Northwest fully dedicated to the protection of the health and wefare of marine wildlife. SR3 “Responds” to animals injured in the wild, “Rehabiltates” injured and sick animals at their hospital and care facility in Des Moines, Washington, and conducts field and laboratory “Research” on marine mammal health.
(Airdate: June 23, 2026) Maryanne interviews Mandi Johnson, who runs both JeffCo Repairs and the Tool Library under the umbrella of the Marine Science Center. The Repair events invite the community to bring in broken items, such as a toaster or a lamp. Volunteers attempt to repair the items for free. The tool library is built on the book library model. You come in and check out an item, such as a chainsaw, and keep it for one week. Both programs are an attempt to reduce the waste that ends up at the dump. It’s a great idea but there is one small difficulty. They have no money and without some funding these programs might have to end. Donations please!
