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On May 26, 2016, the "Save KPLU" campaign reached its $7 million fundraising goal. In the coming months, KNKX is celebrating the audacious community spirit that made this remarkable achievement happen.

KNKX is listener-owned, and that means your voice matters. Make that voice heard is by joining the KNKX Community Advisory Council.

KNKX celebrates Local News Day, a national day of action reconnecting people with the trusted local journalism that keeps communities informed, connected, and accountable.

KNKX Public Radio's statement about the recent court ruling about the 2025 Trump Administration Executive Order.

This Jazz Appreciation Month, KNKX will spotlight centennial jazz figures like Miles Davis and John Coltrane and stories from regional artists.

KNKX is marking Rural Voices Day, a nationwide celebration of the public radio stations that keep rural communities informed, connected, and safe.

With his distinctive voice and encyclopedic knowledge of vintage jazz, Ken Wiley guided generations of music lovers through the genre’s rich history every Sunday for 40 years.

She will lead and inform coverage of the Washington Legislature, governor’s office, state agencies, and other state entities — and will look beyond the capitol dome to focus on the people affected by officials’ decisions.

Plus, how local governments use AI, the story behind Rachel's Playground, and a play about the Baha’i faith in Iran. The KNKX News team shares the stories they're most proud of.

Music is one of the most evocative parts of the holiday season. KNKX's holiday programming includes seasonal favorites and year-end reflections.