Listener-supported KNKX 88.5 FM has served the Pacific Northwest since 1966, broadcasting from studios in Seattle and Tacoma. Owned by Pacific Public Media, the station blends NPR national news, award-winning local journalism, and richly programmed jazz and blues — including live studio sessions, an evening jazz block, and its School of Jazz educational content. Consistently ranked among the most-listened-to public radio stations in the United States.
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Pacific Northwest jazz, blues & NPR news since 1966
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