Latest Northwest News
Listen to the latest regional news.
Erik S. Lesser
/
AFP via Getty Images
Key victories for Democrats include a surprise in South Carolina's U.S. Senate race and Georgia's gubernatorial contest
-
Emil Moffatt/KNKXEric Liu, a former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, helped start the nonprofit Citizen University. His new book encourages civic participation beyond the ballot box. -
Freddy Monares/KNKXThe search is on for new owners of the store that, after nearly 30 years, has become an extension of home for many Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the Northwest.
-
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXGrammy icon Arturo Sandoval discusses his album 'Rhythm and Soul', his duty to defend American jazz, and scoring films for Clint Eastwood. -
Steve Mitchell/Winthrop Music AssociationWinthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is seeking a new venue after owners of their long-time site, the Blues Ranch, declined to renew their lease.
Latest From NPR
2026 Election Coverage
Election day will be held on November 3, 2026. Stay updated on the latest local and national election news and updates with KNKX and NPR.
More News & Music
Watch Studio Sessions
-
Abe Beeson/KNKXJazz Port Townsend 2026 participants play a six-song set of standards and originals. The group was mentored by jazz drummer Matt Wilson. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAfter a medical condition almost derailed his jazz career, bassist Bruce Phares is performing again and producing a successful concert series in Vashon Island, Washington.
More Music News
- Guitarist John Scofield reflects on Miles Davis and setting the mood
- Musician Alex Monfort blends hip-hop and jazz innovation on new EP
- Jon Cleary looks back on a lifetime shaped by New Orleans music
- From ballads to the bizarre, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins found fame
- Seattle library radio archive revives forgotten jazz history
