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The Pacific Fishery Management Council voted this month to loosen regulations on eight groundfish stocks in Washington and Oregon, after doing the same for 39 stocks last year.
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Lindsey Wasson/APThe Washington Legislature wrapped up the 2026 session last week. Updates to the budget included cuts to childcare subsidies and a one-time pull from the state's rainy day fund. -
Nathan Howard/Getty ImagesKent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXBrought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical traditions. -
Coen RiosAs streaming reshapes the music industry, a new University of Washington Music and Technology program is preparing the next generation of professional musicians.
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The Museum of Glass in Tacoma is undertaking a $25 million renovation. But first, it has to move a lot of expensive, extremely fragile glass. -
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been in office for over two months. Wilson, a self-described socialist, told KNKX how she's approaching priorities, from housing to budget cuts. -
Democrats and Republicans argued over whether spending and taxing plans will make Washington more affordable. Lawmakers will have to wrangle with a forecast deficit next year.
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Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes. -
Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.
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