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Putting together an emergency kit can be intimidating, but you may already have a lot of the supplies you need.
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Freddy Monares/KNKXPlus, how local governments use AI, the story behind Rachel's Playground, and a play about the Baha’i faith in Iran. The KNKX News team shares the stories they're most proud of. -
Stephanie Keith/Getty ImagesThese days, a New Year's Eve celebration doesn't feel complete without one thing: a countdown. But that ritual to ring in the new year isn't as old as you might think.
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KNKX Image via CanvaKNKX receives thousands of fresh songs per year for programming consideration. Here are the jazz releases from 2025 that rose to the top for our music hosts. -
KNKX graphic via Canva/APFrom modern jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette to masterful scatter and vocalist Nancy King, KNKX remembers the lives of notable jazz musicians who passed away this year.
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Seattle's 2026 will include six World Cup matches, a new light rail connection to the east side of King County, and efforts to get workers back to the office. -
Some theaters in the region say ticket sales are improving, but the number of people who pay up front for multiple shows remains low. -
Lisa Qian, a former data scientist with LinkedIn and Airbnb, will be tasked with developing citywide AI strategy, educating employees and establishing ethical AI standards. -
The exhibition is titled “Living and Loving Under the Carceral State.” The artists say working together has helped them break through isolation and tell their stories.
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Jordan TanIn this KNKX studio session, trombonist and educator Conner Eisenmenger joins an ensemble from Edmonds-Woodway High School, directed by Jake Bergevin. -
Jordan Tan/KNKXMulti-talented saxophonist Kate Olson celebrates her first album as a leader in a KNKX studio session performance.
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