Data from the Washington Secretary of State’s office shows a big bump in turnout on Election Day. Voter turnout increased sharply from 20% the day before the election to more than 39% as of the latest numbers. It's now right on par with turnout from the 2021 General Election.

When Amy Muia started writing, she planned a traditional novel. But it didn’t turn out that way. Instead, she turned to short stories. The result was the mythic tale "A Desert Between Two Seas: A Novel in Stories." It won the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction.

Katie Wilson is new to elected office, but she’s spent years as an activist advocating for progressive policies. As mayor, Wilson said she plans to push for social housing, universal childcare and mass transit.

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra has begun screening candidates for their new artistic director. Until April 2026, the finalists will make their pitch as guest conductors.

We are thrilled to announce that the EP "Roy Hargrove Live at KNKX" will be released on January 7 on all major streaming and downloading platforms on our own Roy Hargrove Legacy label 🔥🔥🔥 The EP presents four previously unreleased live tracks recorded at @knkx.org - Stay tuned!

A former barista in Everett is suing Starbucks for allegedly violating a new city law that requires employers to offer more hours to existing part-time workers before hiring new ones.

Progressive candidate Katie Wilson is ahead of incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell by 1,976 votes — a .7% difference. Wilson’s projected victory is in line with a trend of progressive candidates winning in city races, including three City Council seats and the city attorney's office.

Young, known as “the John Coltrane of the organ,” released 'Unity' 60 years ago. The record marked one of the artist's first exploratory statements in the modal direction, as it highlighted the propulsive playing of Young, trumpeter Woody Shaw, saxophonist Joe Henderson, and drummer Elvin Jones.

The path of a centrist Democrat who can appeal to Republican and Independent voters to win purple districts is a strategy that national groups are hoping to copy in 2026. From our partners @opb.org.

Progressive activist Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell for the first time in the Seattle mayor's race, but the election remains too close to call. Results released Monday afternoon show Wilson leading by 91 votes.

Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.

Ballot results released Friday show Katie Wilson significantly narrowed the gap in her bid to unseat Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell, but continues to lag behind the incumbent. The race is still too close to call.

This marks a new era for a Seattle City Council that, over the past four years, has been led by a more moderate majority focused on business and a law-and-order approach to issues like homelessness and surveillance.

Anders Ibsen ran against Tacoma City Councilmember John Hines to be the city's next mayor. On Thursday, Ibsen led Hines by over 6,000 votes, with roughly 1,500 ballots left to count.

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year from November. Each year, KNKX honors and celebrates the deep-rooted traditions, languages, and stories of Native communities and America's first peoples. See what happening this month! 📅

North Helpline, which serves residents in North Seattle, shares how people can help food banks after funding for the federal food assistance ran out over the weekend. #snap #foodbanks #seattle

Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session. Watch now on KNKX:

Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats.

Voters are still waiting for the final call in the King County executive’s race after the first results were reported on Tuesday night. For now, Girmay Zahilay is narrowly ahead of Claudia Balducci.

Federal lawmakers continue to debate whether to extend tax credits driving down Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Without them, many Washingtonians may risk going uninsured.

Less than 20% of registered voters across WA had returned their ballots as of 5 p.m. Monday. That puts the state on track for record low turnout. Data shows returns lagging even in places with high-profile contests for offices like county executive and mayor. Voters can return ballots until 8 p.m.

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.

Good morning, Washington voters! For your ballot to be counted, if you still have it, is to bring it to a drop box by 8 p.m. 🗳️ We will have some updates during our jazz programming tonight, after the first round of results is released. And we'll have more early results tomorrow morning on KNKX.

Housing is being built quickly in Lynnwood, but the City Council candidates largely agree that more is needed. Prices are rising, and people are getting priced out. Whoever voters choose in this election will help determine how the city moves forward.

Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election. Here are the key races and ballot measures we'll be watching:

The shutdown is being felt across Thurston and Pierce counties. Roughly 14,000 federal workers aren't getting paychecks, and about 35,000 households rely on SNAP benefits.

There was a time when musician John Utter couldn’t go anywhere in Seattle without seeing his own face. But as the music industry took its toll, he realized he wanted something different.

Join us for Midday Jazz (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) TODAY for some magical, bewitching and haunted music! Get into your trick or treat or devilish mood with KNKX hosts Terae Stefon and Paige Hansen on this Halloween Friday 🎃🔮🎶

In honor of this year's Public Radio Music Day, discover regional musicians heard on KNKX, who frequently perform live throughout the Pacific Northwest. #livelocalessential #publicradiomusicday2025

📅 This Public Radio Music Day, join us in celebrating the sounds of the Pacific Northwest! Public radio music is live, local, and essential — and together we can keep it that way. Learn more: noncommusic.org/prmd/

Versatile trumpeter Brennan Carter studied jazz and music education at the University of Washington. Since then, he’s toured internationally toured internationally with six-piece group, The Dip, and with artists like ODESZA, Allen Stone, and Jamie Cullum.

"This is Native Land" uses contemporary art from more than 100 Native contributors to explore the history of Washington state from their perspective. It confronts historic and present challenges faced by Native people while centering resilience, joy and cultural revitalization.

For now, all of the vehicles are being operated with drivers behind the wheel. Waymo said this is to familiarize the cars’ system with the region’s weather and road signage. Its goal is to eventually deploy their driverless taxi service in the Pacific Northwest.

The District 26 race is among the most competitive this election cycle, with Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan.

Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running for King County executive. They have different backgrounds, but both serve on the county council and have similar voting records.

While challenger Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell both want to use more tiny homes as temporary shelters, Wilson's plan calls for spending more money to get even more people inside.

Former fixtures of Seattle's creative music scene, Ivan Arteaga and Katie Jacobson, are building an artistic third place in Brooklyn that echoes their beloved Café Racer origins.

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

With a voice reminiscent of Billie Holiday and a string of successful albums, Madeleine Peyroux is an international sensation—who got her start on the streets of Paris.

Tacoma District 1 Councilmember John Hines and former Councilmember Anders Ibsen are running to help lead Tacoma. The next mayor will take part in important decisions, such as choosing the new city manager.

Since 2023, new payroll tax in Washington has accumulated $2.5 billion dollars for the long-term care program WA Cares. This November, voters will decide whether the state should be able to invest that money in the stock market. Learn more: www.knkx.org/government/2...

Thousands in the Pacific Northwest take part in the national "No Kings 2.0" protests Saturday. It's the third nationwide protest against President Donald Trump this year. KNKX contributed to this reporting from our partners at the Northwest News Network

Voters will decide on the constitutional amendment this November. Supporters say investing the tax collected for WA Cares will help sustain it. Others worry about the risk.

Glover fought to build a life in music. From Portland, Ore., to New York City, her story traces resilience, creativity and the strength she found through sincerity.

Within the next week or so, many Washingtonians will receive ballots for the Nov. 4 general election. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is urging voters to fill out and return their ballots as soon as possible, especially if they're planning to do so by mail.

The remnant of Typhoon Halong slammed the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area in Western Alaska hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system. More than a thousand people are displaced.

KNKX's Grooveyard host and Stephanie Anne Johnson will be performing at Tacoma Armory tomorrow (October 18) following the release of their new album "Sing, Baby!" Tickets:

Earshot #Jazz Festival, which began Oct. 10, is a place for building community, say some past attendees. For Steven Marchese, who relocated to #Seattle in 2021, the event has offered him a chance to better acquaint himself with Seattle’s local musicians, venues, and cultural institutions.

The Baker River salmon run reached a historic milestone this year due to efforts from the tribe, state wildlife officials and the hydroelectric utility that caused the decline.

Former fixtures of Seattle's creative music scene, Ivan Arteaga and Katie Jacobson, are building an artistic third place in #Brooklyn that echoes their beloved Café Racer origins.