KNKX Public Radio

10/09/2025

Laufey was an 'odd fish' in native Iceland. Now she's a jazz-pop star

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

10/09/2025

To address gun violence, King County mentor draws on his past

DéVonté Parson started Pro Se Potential after mentoring others while he was in jail. He now shares the lessons he's learned with teens.

10/08/2025

This week, KNKX begins a new three-part series called Agents of Change: Addressing Youth Violence — Lessons that Work. It looks at initiatives around Puget Sound that set out to do something about youth violence and the toll it’s taking.

Listen to the first part of this series today from KNKX’s Emil Moffatt: https://www.knkx.org/education/2025-10-08/garfield-high-student-documentary-healing-gun-deaths

10/08/2025

Garfield High student documentary seeks healing after gun deaths

The students behind "True Dawgs: A Garfield Story" say the documentary is an attempt to mend a school community and restore Garfield's previous image around Seattle.

10/07/2025

King County Transit Safety Task Force recommends emergency response, coordination

The local drivers' union was encouraged by the first full briefing since the stabbing death of driver Shawn Yim, but officials indicate complex and expensive work ahead.

10/07/2025

KNKX is pleased to support the Hilltop Artists Better Futures Luncheon today (October 7) as a community partner! Thanks to Hilltop Artists, they serve 600+ youth each year with free, transformative programs. 🎨

HILLTOP ARTISTS BETTER FUTURES LUNCHEON⁠
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 | 10:30 AM⁠ - 1:00 PM⁠

Thank you to all of our generous 2025 Better Futures Luncheon sponsors!⁠
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It is their commitment to Hilltop Artists and the event that keeps our programs vital and sustainable. It truly takes a village and Hilltop Artists simply would not be able to provide the wealth of opportunities to our students without our fabulous community of supporters and fans!

10/07/2025

Pianist Helen Sung recalls her switch from classical to jazz

If it weren't for a chance concert invitation in the early '90s, in-demand jazz pianist Helen Sung wouldn't be where she is today.

10/07/2025

Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's fictional hometown of Stars Hollow was born after Gilmore Girls creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, stayed in northwestern Connecticut. The show premiered in the fall of 2000.

10/06/2025

WE DID IT. Well, no. YOU did it. 1,500 of you. We had an ambitious goal: to recruit 1,500 new sustainers in just five days. And this community rallied to make it happen.

Thank you to all our new sustainers who supported the station in this drive, thank you to existing sustainers who increased their gift, and thank you to many of you who made a one-time gift. Everything you did made a difference. Thank you!

If you missed the chance to give during the drive, you can still show your support with a gift at knkx.org/donate. Thank you again, everyone!

10/06/2025

Among the Honorable Mentions: Fourth grader Finley Pritchard of Enumclaw, Washington, gives an eye-opening talk on the importance of pet adoption, by looking at it through the minds of shelter animals.

We heard fun and engaging podcasts on topics including how math teaching has evolved, what its like to disengage from technology, and, who has it better: kids or grownups?