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.
(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!
(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 19, 2026) This week, on the last County Connections of the spring season. (County Connection will be on hiatus from June 26 through July 31 so KPTZ can broadcast Centrum’s Free Friday Concerts at 12 noon on Friday’s.) Today, which was a holiday for many, co-hosts Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Jim Burke discuss the holiday and the historical significance of JUNETEENTH. PLUS they discuss the All-County Preparedness Day taking place Saturday, June 28 for 10am to 4pm at FinnRiver Farm and Cidery. Preparedness day is a family-friendly event to encourage everyone to be ready in the event of a county-wide emergency. You can learn about Neighborhood Prep (NPrep) to coordinate with your neighbors, have supplies on hand in case of being cut off from food, water and even shelter, and how county agencies will respond to a life-threatening county-wide disaster. Some of the FUN at the event includes a tug of war with a cash prize, and (vegan-friendly) strawberry shortcake provided by Jefferson Healthcare. More info about this event can be found at https://co.jefferson.wa.us/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/1750.
(Airdate: June 18, 2026) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark was joined by Natalie Maitland, Executive Director of the Port Townsend Main Street Program and we reviewed the role of the Main Street non-profit in our community… plus we learned all about the fun activities that will be happening this summer, starting with Concerts on the Dock. More info is available at https://ptmainstreet.org/concerts-on-the-dock/.
(Airdate: June 11, 2026) KPTZ’s Gary Forbes interview Filmaker H. Nelson Tracey on Soundings AM.
On alternate weeks, Tuesdays at 5:30 and Saturdays at noon, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins Co-host Siobhan Canty, President & CEO of Jefferson Community Foundation, to explore new developments and paradigms with our vibrant community of creative and innovative citizens who do good work.
The Benji Project is a Port Townsend-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching emotional resilience, mindfulness, and self-compassion tools to youth, families, and the wider community. Founded in 2017 following the suicide of a cherished local teenager, the organization offers a variety of essential programs. Joining us to give us some background and to discuss summer plans are Heather McRae-Woolf, Executive Director for the Benji Project, and Nancy Israel, Program Coordinator.
(Airdate: June 16, 2026) Cris welcomes poet and editor Susan Rich to talk about Bird Brains, her delightful and lyrical look at the birds of the Pacific Northwest. Each bird has not only scientific notes but an original poem and lovely evocative Japanese brush style illustration. Some of the poets are from Port Townsend!
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro were joined Sarah Spaeth, Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships, and Marlowe Moser, Conservation Coordinator for the Jefferson Land Trust, as well as Steve King, Director of Public Works for the city. We explored efforts to preserve and protect Cappy’s Trails and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor through strategic acquisitions and right of way vacation.
