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Even as lawmakers cut funding for other early education and childcare programs, they expanded the state’s free preschool program during the recent legislative session.
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Timothy Aguero Photography/King County ElectionsWashington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has raised concerns about how the SAVE Act would change voting if it becomes law. It likely won’t pass the U.S. Senate. -
Ted S. Warren/AP PhotoThe Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network said calls to its hotline came from across the state in 2025. In past years, those calls came mainly from specific counties.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAs Stephan Blanford takes the helm at Earshot Jazz, he brings a deep reverence for jazz and years of nonprofit experience to reimagine the local arts organization. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAfter a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience.
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Despite the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Chinook Indian Nation vows to continue the over a century-long fight and is looking to Congress for the next steps. -
Seattle-based Brooks Running has inked a new sponsorship deal including the "Rally Shoe Cam," and is now the official running shoe sponsor of the between-innings Salmon Run. -
Computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing a phone app to determine if it can accurately monitor fetal heart rates during pregnancy. -
Pierce County’s first-ever homeless shelter access hub recently secured funding to continue its services for at least two years.
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Jordan TanSinger-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work. -
Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes.
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