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The match-up for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January. From our partners @washingtonstatestandard.com
4 takeaways from the Gluesenkamp Perez-Braun debate
The race for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January.
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Now hiring! The Sr. Manager of Digital Audio is the person who understands how our digital audiences listen across streams, smart speakers, podcasts and more — and helps the rest of the station act on it. Learn more and apply:
Senior Manager of Digital Audio
As the Sr. Manager of Digital Audio at Pacific Public Media (KNKX Public Radio), you are the advocate for everyone who listens to us somewhere other than a radio. Our broadcast streams on our website and more than 70 other platforms, from smart speakers to phone apps, and our podcast portfolio is growing
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While Washington voters decide the fate of its income tax on high earners, fresh debate has erupted over whether the “millionaires tax” should expand to include non-millionaires.
Should millionaires pay the income tax? Or should everyone?
While Washington voters decide the fate of its income tax on high earners, debate has erupted over whether the “millionaires tax” should expand to include non-millionaires.
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Large underwater pulses called Kelvin waves are adding to sea level rise on the Washington coast. They are associated with the very strong El Niño underway. And depending on the intensity of the weather from that climate pattern, they could significantly impact the coast this winter.
Record-breaking El Niño comes with extra intensity along the coast
Kelvin waves carry heat that expands water and brings potential for higher sea level rise, more flooding and coastal erosion.
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The long-lived Tillikum must sail long past its expected retirement date because Washington State Ferries is so short on vessels. Decommissioning is now projected in 2033. From our partners @washingtonstatestandard.com
Washington needs this aging state ferry to keep running and running
The long-lived Tillikum must sail long past its expected retirement date because Washington State Ferries is so short on vessels. Decommissioning is now projected in 2033.
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The Washington state initiative to ban transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams is controversial, but polling suggests it could have enough support to pass.
Polling shows ban on trans girls in girls' sports could pass in November
The Washington state initiative to ban transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams is controversial, but polling suggests it could have enough support to pass.
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With his new record ‘Cubop Lives!’ pianist Zaccai Curtis set out to highlight a moment in the 1940s when Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants and Black jazz musicians in New York City began to intermingle and collaborate. Learn more:
Pianist and composer Zaccai Curtis bridges Afro-Cuban roots and bebop
Pianist Zaccai Curtis explores collaboration between Black jazz musicians and Cuban immigrants with Cubop Lives!, which he brings to the 2026 Earshot Jazz Festival.
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For 11 seasons, the actor Jane Leeves portrayed the character Daphne Moon on the show Frasier. While only one of the 264 episodes of the long-running sitcom was actually shot in Seattle, the show and the city remain intertwined. Leeves discussed her new memoir "Daphne and Me," with KNKX:
In new 'Frasier' memoir, Jane Leeves explores the value of communal spaces
The actor who played Daphne Moon on the hit sitcom wrote the memoir “Daphne and Me” with her daughter instead of a ghostwriter. The book goes behind the scenes of “Frasier.”
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s new budget calls for spending $1.4 million annually to place 10 high-tech, modular public restrooms in busy areas across the city.
Seattle mayor proposes $1.4M to expand high-tech bathroom pilot
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s new budget calls for spending $1.4 million annually to place 10 high-tech, modular public restrooms in busy areas across the city.
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Pearl Youth Residence, one of four Children's Long-term Inpatient Program sites in Washington, is scheduled to close at the end of November. The Tacoma facility provided inpatient psychiatric care for youth. More from our partners @northwestpublicbroadcasting
In Tacoma, a state-funded inpatient treatment center for children is set to close
Pearl Youth Residence, one of four Children's Long-term Inpatient Program sites in Washington, is scheduled to close at the end of November. The Tacoma facility provided inpatient psychiatric care for youth.
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While incorporating elements from a myriad of genres, multi-instrumentalist Fernando Ferrarone is setting out to carve his own path, displaying a confident approach on trumpet and alto saxophone, and featuring all original material on his first two releases. Learn more:
Musician Fernando Ferrarone brings new originals to Pacific Northwest
Jazz trumpeter and saxophonist Fernando Ferrarone discusses his musical upbringing, improvisation and composition, his latest album "Beautifully Different."
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Whether well versed or new to jazz, books about the genre offer outrageous stories, music recommendations and a meaningful history lesson. From revealing musician autobiographies to analysis of jazz history, here are some favorite and fascinating jazz reads to cozy up to. Learn more:
Explore jazz history this autumn with these essential reads
Cozy up with six fascinating jazz reads, from sweeping histories to intimate autobiographies by legends like Miles Davis.
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Flu is peaking early in the Northwest. Public health officials are urging everyone to take action to protect themselves from the active strain.
Flu cases are peaking early in the Pacific Northwest
Public health leaders are urging people to get a flu vaccination and to check with their health provider about vaccine options.
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As Seattle searches for a new police chief, local leaders have been asking residents what kind of person should be the city’s top cop.
Seattleites weigh in on the search for the city's next police chief
Seattle leaders are looking for the right person to be the city's new top cop after former-police chief, Shon Barnes, resigned in July following the Bite of Seattle shooting.
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A November ballot initiative to increase renter protections in Tacoma is drawing big outside spending — and attention from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. Read more:
Seattle mayor backs Tacoma tenant initiative as real estate money pours in
A November ballot initiative to increase renter protections in Tacoma is drawing big outside spending — and attention from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.
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Washington state leaders are warning that Canada's decision to prioritize an oil pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia could have environmental consequences for the Pacific Northwest.
Washington state leaders raise alarm over plans to fast-track oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast
Canada's planned pipeline would bring crude oil from Alberta to the B.C. coast
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⚠️Construction work is planned for several major roadways in the Seattle area this weekend. 🚗 🚧 There will be closures on I-5, SR 520, SR 99 and SB I-405 at various times. Check @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov for the latest.
Canada ambassador Mark Wiseman visited Seattle this week. He said his country’s relationship with Washington state continues to be positive. That is despite escalating trade tensions with the Trump Administration.
Amid trade dispute, Canada continues business relationship with Washington state
Canada ambassador Mark Wiseman visited Seattle this week. He said his country wants the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement implemented fairly.
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Washington state Sen. John Braun are vying to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in a closely watched election. A new poll commissioned by OPB identifies cost of living, the economy, healthcare and homelessness as top issues for likely voters.
Race neck-and-neck for Southwest Washington swing district, OPB poll finds
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Washington state Sen. John Braun are vying to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in a closely watched election.
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From water conservation to sharing to storage, farmers, fisheries and cities are finding solutions through a Yakima Basin plan amid Washington’s fourth consecutive year of drought.
Yakima River Basin offers a model of resilience in an unprecedented drought
From conservation to sharing to storage, farmers, fisheries and cities are finding solutions through a Yakima Basin plan amid Washington’s fourth consecutive year of drought.
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Passengers in the Pacific Northwest will be the first in the country to experience the new Amtrak fleet. From our partners @opb.org
Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest
Passengers in the Pacific Northwest will be the first in the country to experience new Amtrak fleet.
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This election, KNKX is exploring some of the major issues in Western Washington, including the “millionaires tax,” Tacoma tenants' rights, and public safety in Seattle.
The local and state races KNKX is covering this election
This election, KNKX is exploring some of the major issues in Western Washington, including the “millionaires tax,” Tacoma tenants' rights, and Seattle public safety.
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Saxophonist John Coltrane, who would be 100 years old this year, recorded his opus ‘A Love Supreme,’ on Dec. 9, 1964, and released it in January 1965. That same year, he also performed a rare version of the composition in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more:
Revisiting John Coltrane’s ties to Seattle on his centennial
In celebration of the saxophone giant’s 100 birthday, a look back at John Coltrane’s enduring spiritual opus \“A Love Supreme,\” and a rare live performance in Seattle.
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Seven-piece Grammy-nominated Mardi Gras Indian band, The Rumble just released their new album, "Ain't No Dying." The Rumble carries forward the legacy of Mardi Gras Indian funk, blending New Orleans brass bands, funk, jazz, and hip-hop. Learn more:
Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. leads The Rumble in evolving funk tradition
Grammy-nominated band The Rumble honors the history of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian culture and brings soulful, high-energy sounds to the KNKX studios.
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The financial returns of World Cup fever have local officials hoping that they can attract similar events to boost tourism in the region.
World Cup generated $889 million for Seattle and King County
The financial returns of World Cup fever have local officials hoping that they can attract similar events to boost tourism in the region.
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In August, a new class at Seattle's Jazz Night School — Beginning Instruments for Adults — graduated its first cohort. The group spent a year developing musical skills, as well as embracing joy, vulnerability and community. Learn more:
At this Seattle jazz school, it’s never too late to learn an instrument
It’s hard to be a beginner. But a new jazz class designed specifically for adults takes a joyful approach to learning wind instruments.
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Mayor Katie Wilson said she wants a balanced budget that will also boost spending for human services, police, and food security. Wilson’s plan includes a total of $9.1 billion in spending for 2027 and 2028.
Seattle mayor proposes budget with more public safety funding, no new taxes
Mayor Katie Wilson said she wants a balanced budget that will also boost spending for human services, police, and food security.
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Ravi Coltrane is the son of legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, whose centennial birthday is on Sept. 23, and jazz harp pioneer Alice Coltrane. Ravi is also named after Ravi Shankar, a giant of Indian music. But he's also a remarkable artist in his own right. Learn more:
Ravi Coltrane honors father's centennial by carving his own jazz path
Beyond his famous name, Ravi Coltrane builds a unique musical legacy while marking 100 years since the birth of his iconic father.
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Even though it took police less than a minute to respond to the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting, it would take nearly five hours for them to brief reporters on the situation. Police officials are now providing new details about why it took so long for information to be released that night.
Report says local leaders distracted police after Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle residents had to wait hours for the police to brief reporters on the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting. A new police assessment says city leaders caused delays.
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