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KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · Sep 2

Join KNKX for a celebration of BirdNote's 20th Anniversary with special guest, author Amy Tan on December 2, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall #Seattle. Get your tickets now! (@birdnote.bsky.social)

🎟️: www.knkx.org/2025-07-30/a...

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 16h

For #Seattle and #Tacoma, the National Weather Service is forecasting sunshine ⛅️ and a small bump in temperatures over the next couple days, with increasing clouds and a chance of rain 🌧️ heading into the weekend.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 16h

Western Washington's first frost advisory of the season was in effect for several hours Tuesday morning 🥶🌨️❄️ It reached:

🌊The South Sound area
🗻The Cascade foothills
❄️Parts of #Snohomish, #Skagit, #Kitsap and #Cowlitz counties.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 17h

D'Angelo, the visionary R&B singer who helped pioneer the neo soul sub genre, has died following a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family published by multiple outlets. He was 51.

D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51

The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 23h

The duo chatted about their friendship, close musical collaboration, and first meeting at a party at Sergio Mendez's house during a 2015 KNKX studios appearance.

The making of Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin's close, musical friendship

The duo chatted about their friendship, close musical collaboration, and first meeting at a party at Sergio Mendez's house during a 2015 KNKX studios appearance.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 1d

A new study by the University of Washington links heavy wildfire smoke to a reduction in active sperm.

New research links wildfire smoke to lower sperm counts

A new study by the University of Washington links heavy wildfire smoke to a reduction in active sperm.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 1d

The Mariners (@mariners.com) won Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. ⚾️🔱🫎🥇

🔷 They beat the Blue Jays 3-1 Sunday night.
🔷 Game 2 of the best-of-seven series begins just after 2 p.m. PDT today in Toronto.
🔷 Games 3, 4 and 5 will be at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 1d

With start of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and release of hostages and prisoners, here are some key figures related to the Gaza war and the Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked it.

As the ceasefire begins, a look at the Gaza war by the numbers

With start of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and release of hostages and prisoners, here are some key figures related to the Gaza war and the Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked it.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 2d

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 4d

Repairs to the historic #Seattle Central College building are complete. But SIFF (@siffnews.bsky.social) is ending its lease, citing a bleak outlook for arts funding and the resources needed to operate there.

SIFF cuts ties with Capitol Hill's historic Egyptian Theatre

Repairs to the historic Seattle Central College building are complete. But SIFF is ending its lease, citing a bleak outlook for arts funding and the resources needed to operate there.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 4d

The Trump administration says "substantial" layoffs of federal workers have begun, appearing to follow through on threats to slash the size of government during the shutdown.

White House says 'substantial' layoffs of federal workers have begun, with few details

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It's not clear how many agencies are affected or how many people.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 4d

The small, clumsy Pacific spiny lumpsuckers isn’t the strongest or fastest creature living in Puget Sound. But it has developed other tools to survive in rough waters. #PNW #PugetSound

Toothy armor, suction cups: Pacific spiny lumpsuckers persevere in Puget Sound

The small, clumsy fish isn’t the strongest or fastest creature living in Puget Sound. But it has developed other tools to survive in rough waters.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 5d

DéVonté Parson started Pro Se Potential after mentoring others while he was in jail. He now shares the lessons he's learned with teens.

To address gun violence, King County mentor draws on his past

DéVonté Parson started Pro Se Potential after mentoring others while he was in jail. He now shares the lessons he's learned with teens.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 5d

A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statement to a financial institution — charges that come after steady pressure from President Trump to prosecute one of his longtime political foes.

Justice Department indicts Letitia James after pressure from Trump

The indictment comes after steady pressure from President Trump to prosecute James, who successfully sued Trump and his company for inflating the value of some of its properties.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 5d

#Washington state’s music industry contributes $6.4 billion to the state’s overall GDP and is an “economic powerhouse” for the state, according to a new census published by #WANMA, a trade organization for the state’s live music and nightlife workers.

New census highlights uncertain future for WA live music industry

Live music is bouncing back post-pandemic, but many Washington musicians are considered relocating due to rising costs.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 5d

🦜 Join us for a celebration of Birdnote's 20th Anniversary with special guest, author Amy Tan on December 2, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall #Seattle! Amy will talk about her birding journey, her conservation work, and what inspires her connection to the natural world. (@birdnote.bsky.social) Tickets:

Amy Tan Loves Birds: An insanely fun benefit for KNKX and BirdNote

Join KNKX for a celebration of BirdNote's 20th Anniversary with our special guest, author Amy Tan on December 2 at Town Hall Seattle, hosted by KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 6d

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

Laufey was an 'odd fish' in native Iceland. Now she's a jazz-pop star

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 6d

Earshot #Jazz Festival, Seattle’s monthlong jazz extravaganza, takes place October 10 through November 2. As the 37th annual festival approaches, a variety of #jazz community members shared some key tips for first-time attendees.

Attendees anticipate discovery and connection at Earshot Jazz Festival

Jazz community members share why they love the monthlong event, which begins Oct. 10, and offer tips for first-timers.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 7d

Workers laid off because of the government shutdown may be eligible for state employment benefits.

More from our partners at @opb.org

Washington, Oregon employment offices announce benefits for furloughed federal workers

Workers laid off because of the government shutdown may be eligible for state employment benefits.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 7d

The local drivers' union was encouraged by the first full briefing since the stabbing death of driver Shawn Yim, but officials indicate complex and expensive work ahead.

King County Transit Safety Task Force recommends emergency response, coordination

The local drivers' union was encouraged by the first full briefing since the stabbing death of driver Shawn Yim, but officials indicate complex and expensive work ahead.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 8d

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for research into how the body helps the immune system avoid attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

The medicine Nobel Prize goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune tolerance

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for research into how the body helps the immune system avoid attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 8d

Hey @ciaoitsmagnoni.bsky.social, the event is not sold out. Sorry you are having issues getting tickets. Could you try this direct link here: host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration...

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you are still having issues getting tickets.

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KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 8d

U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut issued an order late Sunday temporarily prohibiting the president from deploying or relocating any federalized members of any state’s National Guard to #Oregon.

From our partners at @opb.org

Federal judge blocks federalized guard from deploying to Oregon

Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling capped a dramatic weekend that included President Trump sending California National Guard members to Oregon and ordering others from Texas.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 10d

We only have a few hours left to reach 1,500 new sustainers! Support our fall fund drive now: knkx.org/donate!

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 11d

The Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey performs in #Seattle on Oct. 4. She's captivated young fans with her blend of jazz and pop, but she's not the only modern pop artist who nods to jazz.

Laufey is not the only pop star bringing back jazz

The Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey performs in Seattle on Oct. 4. She's captivated young fans with her blend of jazz and pop, but she's not the only modern pop artist who nods to jazz.

KNKX Public Radio @knkx.org · 11d

Parks #Tacoma, the city’s parks and recreation district, is dealing with a combination of less revenue than expected and more expenses, making for a shortfall of $8 million dollars. In response, the district cut some jobs last week.

Learn more from our partners NWPB.

Tacoma Parks lays off staff, freezes open positions

The city’s parks and recreation district is dealing with a combination of less revenue than expected and more expenses, making for a shortfall of $8 million dollars.