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While just a fraction of Republicans in Congress are holding town halls during the August recess — in-person and virtual — the questions from voters, and answers from lawmakers, strike a similar tune.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKX Public RadioDuring a 2019 visit to KNKX, Seattle-raised saxophonist Roxy Coss spoke about the impact of her musical upbringing and her efforts to improve gender diversity in jazz. -
Mitch Borden/KNKXU.S. Rep. Emily Randall announced the new bill while visiting a memorial for the first Americans of Japanese descent who were exiled and imprisoned by the U.S government during World War II.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXRenowned jazz guitarist Martin Taylor reflects on his unique musical upbringing and early work with pioneering fiddler Stephane Grappelli. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXThe Brubeck Brothers Quartet, co-led by sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, explore how their father's music is tied to his sense of social justice and solidarity.
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More than a dozen bronze statues in Seattle have been vandalized or stolen since 2020. There's an effort underway to replace the beloved Sadako and the Thousand Cranes statue. -
KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick spoke with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal about the Justice Department, immigration, and what she's hearing from her constituents. -
Proposition 1, funded through a property tax, gives Seattle residents four $25 vouchers to distribute to local candidates each election cycle. -
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXBluesman Sugaray Rayford sings the blues in the KNKX studios ahead of concerts in Washington State this summer. -
The six-piece group previewed new music, and their unique blend of bossa nova, neo-soul, jazz and more, in a KNKX Studio Session performance.
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