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KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro hosted KT Labadie, Code Compliance Officer, Emma Bolin, Director of Planning and Community Development, and Brett Black, EJFR chief and we talked about fire safety.
(Airdate: July 2, 2026) In July In the Garden, we begin a series on garden amendments starting with nitrogen — what it is, where to find it, and how it affects our plants. Barbara and Julia discuss summer pruning of fruit and ornamental trees with special guest Master Gardener Doug van Allen. The show airs every Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: July 1, 2026) Host Cris Wilson welcomes Rufina C. Garay to Booklovers’ Cafe. Rufina is the City of Port Townsend poet laureate for 2026 and 2027. She is a spoken word poet, food writer, and visual artist who works in multimedia. She is also a culinary artist and practitioner of Taoist meditative arts in which poetry is a healing practice and often incorporates both into the poetry events she creates. Her current projects include a chapbook with a Salish Sea perspective on the Uvalde
mass shooting, poems collected in a “Ministry of Rage” chapbook as a form of self-care and social justice, and a “Meditations on Love” chapbook. Rufina is the founder of “Shattering Glass,” an ever-evolving curation of established and emergent poets from the Olympic Peninsula who amplify social and environmental justice issues.
(Reprise airdate: July 1, 2026) Join host Nan Evans as she heads into a local forest with another Nature Now host, Jackie Canterbury. Jackie will help Nan and listeners learn to better identify birds by ear and understand some of their special behavior.
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.
