Kirsten Kendrick

Seattle

Host and Reporter at KNKX-FM (Tacoma, WA)

Public radio journalist at KNKX Seattle/Tacoma. PMJA and Murrow award winner. Up before the dawn. Sports fan. Host & producer of https://t.co/IiWJjePuMc.

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Opening Day arrives for the Seattle Mariners 2025 season

4 weeks ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

The Seattle Mariners begin the 2025 regular season Thursday night at home against the Athletics. Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Click "Listen" above to hear this story. Seattle MarinersOpening DayIchiro SuzukiMajor League Baseball
Seahawks release Lockett and grant Metcalf's trade request

1 month ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

The Seattle Seahawks may be losing another veteran receiver. After the team announced that they were releasing Tyler Lockett after 10 seasons in a "salary cap move." Later, news broke that DK Metcalf is requesting a trade. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Democrats aim to revise WA law concerning parents' rights

1 month ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick |Jeanie Lindsay

Last year Democrats in the Washington Legislature made a strategic move to enact a citizen initiative called the Parents' Bill of Rights rather than letting it go to voters. The law is now fully in effect after a judge ruled against the ACLU in a lawsuit. Amendments to the law are advancing through the legislature this session, and they're stirring up debate about teenagers' rights to health care services and privacy. Joining me to talk about this is Olympia correspondent, Jeanie Lindsay.
Seattle Storm head coach speaks about external probe into bullying allegations

2 months ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn said it was a “learning experience” to endure an external investigation of her and her coaching staff over allegations of harassment and bullying. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Kraken players' mothers cheer on team during game at Climate Pledge Arena

2 months ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

The moms of several Seattle Kraken players surprised them at Tuesday night's game at Climate Pledge Arena by lining up on both sides of the tunnel as the team prepared to take the ice. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Rent stabilization, new faces and a big budget gap: A picture of WA's upcoming legislative session

Dec 10, 2024 | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick |Jeanie Lindsay

The election results in Washington state are now certified, and we have a clear picture of which lawmakers will be in Olympia for the start of the legislative session in January. Democrats have had a majority in Olympia since 2018 and still have control of the legislature after November's election. Democrats even picked up a couple more seats to expand the majority, there are a lot of new faces and some important changing dynamics for both chambers.
After their win on Sunday, Seattle Seahawks continue to lead the NFC West

Dec 9, 2024 | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

The Seattle Seahawks continue to lead the NFC West with a record of 8-5 after beating the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, 30-18. Quarterback Geno Smith threw for 233 yards and a touchdown. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Family of Seahawks' head coach welcomes their first child

Dec 5, 2024 | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

There's a new member of the Seattle Seahawks family. Head coach Mike McDonald and his wife Stephanie welcomed their first child this week: Jack David McDonald. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Seattle Sounders will face LA Glaxay in Western conference playoffs

Nov 25, 2024 | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

The Seattle Sounders will play the LA Galaxy in the Western conference final of the Major League Soccer playoffs. The match will take place Saturday night, Nov. 30th, in California. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Seattle Seahawks yesterday against their division rival

Nov 18, 2024 | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

A big win for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday against their division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.