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10/12/2026

Two Democrats are vying for northeast Seattle’s state House seat in the 46th Legislative District. State House Rep. Gerry Pollet has held the seat since 2011. His opponent, political newcomer Will Dreher, is a former federal prosecutor who now works for a Seattle law firm.

Two Democrats are vying for northeast Seattle’s state House seat in the 46th Legislative District, which includes Green Lake, Roosevelt, Wedgwood and the University District.

10/12/2026

KNKX is hiring a Senior Manager of Digital Audio to own how our audio reaches digital listeners, providing insight into how it performs, and what we do next. Learn more and apply:

As the Sr. Manager of Digital Audio at Pacific Public Media (KNKX Public Radio), you are the advocate for everyone who listens to us somewhere other than a radio. Our broadcast streams on our website and more than 70 other platforms, from smart speakers to phone apps, and our podcast portfolio is gr...

10/12/2026

Program volunteers at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center care for tule, camas and salmonberries, other traditional flora.

From our partners at Underscore Native News.

Program volunteers at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center care for tule, camas and salmonberries, other traditional flora.

10/12/2026

On Oct. 15, New York-based pianist and composer Zaccai Curtis brings his Grammy-winning project, 'Cubop Lives!' to Seattle for the Earshot Jazz Festival. The project pays homage to a particularly unique time in jazz history, and — it challenged Curtis deeply.

📷: Cedric Pilard

10/11/2026

Large underwater pulses called Kelvin waves are adding to sea level rise on the Washington coast. They are associated with the very strong El Niño underway. And depending on the intensity of the weather from that climate pattern, the waves could significantly impact the Washington coast this winter.

Coastal cities including Stanwood, Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Tahola on the Quinault Indian Reservation, and parts of Seattle’s South Park along the Duwamish River are preparing for high water with emergency repairs to levees and sandbagging.

📸 Annika Hammerschlag | AP

10/10/2026

The match-up for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January.

From our partners at the Washington State Standard.

The match-up for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January.

10/10/2026

JazzClubsNW presents the Edmonds Haystack Festival 2026, an Americana Music Fest in downtown Edmonds! Happening today (October 10)! Info and tickets:

# # One Ticket, Fourteen Venues, Sixteen Bands One night of outstanding Americana music! Featuring: Haystack Hootenanny featuring the Oh G's!, Chase Rabideau, jean mann trio, Amy Laybourn Band, Grea...

10/10/2026

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s new budget calls for spending $1.4 million annually to place 10 high-tech, modular public restrooms in busy areas across the city.

10/09/2026

While incorporating elements from a myriad of genres, multi-instrumentalist Fernando Ferrarone is setting out to carve his own path, displaying a confident approach on trumpet and alto saxophone, and featuring all original material on his first two releases.

📷: Maria Clara Perez

10/09/2026

Mayor Katie Wilson’s office recently collaborated with the nonprofit Seattle Neighborhood Group to hold three listening sessions across the city. At a forum at North Seattle College, dozens of people turned out to discuss what values and experience the next leader of the Seattle Police Department should have.

📸 Mitch Borden | KNKX