Listening Options
Find the best way to listen to KNKX
Radio
KNKX broadcasts from Tiger Mountain giving the Seattle and Tacoma region the best possible listening experience. Listen to KNKX at home, in your car or at your office!
Smart Speakers
The new way to experience public radio is here. Listen to KNKX and Jazz24 on your smart speakers now!
Mobile
Listen to the very best jazz and blues while staying up-to-date with the latest news. Listen to new and past episodes of Jazz Northwest, Sound Effect and more.
Online
Use our online player when you are not near a radio or outside our broadcast area. The player will open in a separate window giving you the ability to listen while browsing online.
HD Radio
If you are located in our broadcast area you can listen to KNKX and Jazz24 using a device capable of recieving HD Radio.
FM Radio Frequencies
KNKX is heard throughout western Washington and southwest British Columbia using 88.5 FM. We broadcast from the top of West Tiger Mountain. Aim your antenna towards Issaquah, WA for the best possible signal. If you have trouble receiving the 88.5 signal, please consult the list below for FM frequencies which may be clearer in your area.
| Seattle / Tacoma 88.5 | Olympia 90.1 | Sedro-Woolley 88.9 |
| West Seattle 92.1 | Centralia / Chehalis 90.1 | Longview / Kelso 104.7 |
| Aberdeen / Hoquiam 100.9 | Port Angeles / Victoria 89.3 | Bellingham 88.7 |
| Mt. Vernon 105.5 | Raymond / South Bend 90.7 | Woodland 96.7 |
HD Radio provides the best possible sound for listeners as well as artist information for the current song playing. For those with an HD radio in your home, simply tune to 88.5-1 FM for KNKX and 88.5-2 FM for Jazz24. For those with HD Radio in your car, tap the HD icon to toggle between 88.5 HD1 and 88.5 HD2.
Experiencing issues? Consider reaching out to our engineering staff.
Podcasts & More
Podcasts
Podcasts are a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest stories and more from KNKX. Listen to programs and stories on-demand.
NPR One
NPR One connects you to a stream of KNKX and other public radio news, music, podcasts and more, all curated for you.
TuneIn
TuneIn is an alternative way to listen to KNKX & Jazz24. Users of Blackberry and Windows Phone devices can use TuneIn to easily stream KNKX.
Google Play
Listen to podcasts with Google Play. Simply search for your favorite KNKX show on Google Play!
Stitcher
Listen to your favorite episodes of Food For Thought, Weather With Cliff Mass and more with Sticher! Simply search for KNKX on Stitcher.
Direct Links
URLs for streaming devices, apps such as iTunes, other players and more. We offer both MP3 and AAC streams.