KNKX-FM (Tacoma, WA)

KNKX (88.5 MHz) is a community-focused radio station located in Tacoma, Washington. As part of the National Public Radio network, it offers a blend of jazz music and news programming that serves the Seattle metropolitan area.

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UW researchers discover way to forecast harmful algal blooms

3 days ago | knkx.org | Bellamy Pailthorp

Harmful algal blooms often shut down ocean fisheries and recreation. They can pose threats to people, marine mammals and the environment. And they’re becoming more frequent. Researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a way to forecast them, up to three days in advance. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Officials release new population estimate for eastern North Pacific gray whales

3 days ago | knkx.org | Bellamy Pailthorp

Federal officials have released a new population estimate for eastern North Pacific gray whales. It’s about 13,000 — the lowest number since the 1970s. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
Appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now

4 days ago | knkx.org | Laura Fitzgerald |Michel Martin

A California appeals court panel ruled that President Trump can maintain control over California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, at least for now.
Despite Trump's U-turn, experts say EVs have momentum in WA

6 days ago | knkx.org | Bellamy Pailthorp

Last week the Trump administration revoked California’s rules on electric vehicles and with them, those of ten other states, including Washington. The states immediately responded with a lawsuit. But in the meantime, Washington policy experts who support the transition to EVs are hopeful. Click "Listen" above to hear this story. Clean and Prosperous WashingtonElectric Vehiclescarbon emissions
Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night

6 days ago | knkx.org | Kirsten Kendrick

The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night 8-0. Catcher Cal Raleigh was responsible for six of those runs. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
How Seattle Symphony's principal flutist prepared for latest concerto

6 days ago | knkx.org | Emil Moffatt

Seattle Symphony performs Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero” starting Thursday evening at Benaroya Hall. The performances will also include a new flute concerto. It’s called “Rhapsody on a Theme by Joni.”“It’s a wonderful, wonderful work,” said Seattle Symphony principal flutist Demarre McGill. “It’s by a composer and flutist who I've admired over many years, Allison Loggins-Hull.”McGill said the piece was inspired by two women – Joni Mitchell and New York flutist Alex Sopp, a friend of Loggins-Hull.
William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson are coming to Seattle

1 week ago | knkx.org | Emil Moffatt

On Wednesday at McCaw Hall in Seattle, there will be two rocking chairs on stage. One will be occupied by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the other by TV icon William Shatner. The two are taking part in a conversation called "Rocking: The Universe is Absurd." It's being described as a rare evening of cosmic banter that covers space humanity and the absurdities of the universe. Shatner and Tyson joined KNKX’s All Things Considered via video call to preview the event.
REI member sues co-op over refusal to release election information

1 week ago | knkx.org | Nate Sanford

A longtime REI member is taking legal action after the co-op refused to release information on the results of its recent Board of Directors elections. As a consumer-cooperative, the Washington-based outdoor retailer holds annual elections in which active members vote for board candidates. In recent years, the elections have been noncompetitive, with only board-approved candidates appearing on the ballot.
Crowd gathers at Washington state capitol for 'No Kings' rally

1 week ago | knkx.org | Mitch Borden

A huge crowd of protesters gathered at the Washington state capitol in Olympia on Saturday to rail against the Trump administration and many of its policies. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.
A special shoutout to fathers

1 week ago | knkx.org | Scott Detrow

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)SCOTT DETROW, HOST:Eternatus is one of the most powerful Pokemon there is. It's in the gigantic/legendary classification. I know this because my son Josh (ph) told me, and I am telling you this because sometimes he asked me to sneak words into the show as a kind of a secret message. That is often hard to do, but for Father's Day, I prioritized it, and Eternatus was one of the words. Others on this week's list included TV and cactus.