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About twice a week, John Simpson sets out to the tired parts of downtown Olympia with his camera. He hopes his images could put a face to the issue of homelessness.
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Joe Mabel/CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsDeclining enrollments are forcing private colleges to find creative solutions. This week, Cornish College of the Arts announced it is joining with Seattle University. -
Lindsey Wasson/APMembers of Washington state’s delegation said they’re hoping to safeguard as many Democratic policies as possible.
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Around for over 100 years, blues music is alive and well, and still contains universal truths for the modern world. Here are the most memorable blues songs of the year. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXMissoula-based trombonist and composer Naomi Moon Siegel brings her new album to life with an all-star Seattle band in a KNKX studio session performance.
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Nine students from the Mercer Island High School Jazz Band, directed by David Bentley, perform in the KNKX studios with their School of Jazz mentor Jay Thomas. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXFunk-jazz ensemble Lettuce visited the KNKX studios to play and talk with KNKX School of Jazz musicians from Tacoma's Bellarmine Prep.
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KNKX Announcements
- Announcing the new president and general manager of KNKX
- Small business and nonprofit awards, nominated by KNKX Sustainers
- KNKX wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 'Overall Excellence'
- KNKX provides over 3,000 lbs. of food for animal shelters during summer drive
- Public Media Journalists Association recognizes KNKX with 4 awards
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