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06/05/2026

The world premiere of "Aviatrix" is running at Seattle Public Theater through June 7.

"Discovering Bessie's story reignited that child in me that's like, “You can do it. Whatever your dream is, go for it, pursue it, be bold," said playwright Angela Poe Russell, who is based in Seattle.

She and composer Dionne McClain-Freeney brought some of the performance into KNKX’s studios.

📸 Freddy Monares | KNKX

06/05/2026

Seattle Pride in the Park is happening on Saturday, June 6 at Volunteer Park. Free and all ages, there will be live music, DJs, drag, and more than 80 booths featuring q***r & BIPOC artists, businesses and nonprofits, and Seattle’s best food trucks.

Live music, performances, and more!

06/05/2026

Bessie Coleman was the first Black and first Native female pilot. She is now the focus of the musical 'Aviatrix,' which is at Seattle Public Theater through June 7.

Bessie Coleman was the first Black and first Native female pilot. She is now the focus of the musical 'Aviatrix,' which is at Seattle Public Theater through June 7.

06/05/2026

“There were some optimists who were talking about some very, very big numbers being in the Puget Sound,” said Anthony Anton, who leads the Washington Hospitality Association. “We now probably know that those numbers aren't going to be the case. But that doesn't mean we have to be negative.”

Many changes over the last year may be keeping people away from the World Cup in U.S. cities, among them rising inflation, the U.S. war in Iran, travel bans, and high ticket costs. There is also competition from Vancouver, BC, where fans can see many of the same countries play matches.

Despite all this, Anton remains optimistic.

“I think we’re on track to see a good summer,” he said. "And that’s positive, because we’ve had a lot of tough summers.”

📸 Emil Moffatt | KNKX

06/05/2026

The only official team pep band in the MLS, the Seattle Sounders' Sound Wave, brings their pop and jazz flair to the global stage with performances during the World Cup.

The only official team pep band in the MLS, the Seattle Sounders' Sound Wave, brings their pop and jazz flair to the global stage with performances during the World Cup.

06/05/2026

Members of the Juanita High School jazz band saxophonist Grant Segesser and drummer Christian Klein share an hour of their favorite jazz with KNKX.

Members of the Juanita High School jazz band saxophonist Grant Segesser and drummer Christian Klein share an hour of their favorite jazz with KNKX.

06/04/2026

The initiative echoes restrictions in 27 other states and would effectively block transgender girls from joining girls’ middle- and high-school teams.

The initiative echoes restrictions in 27 other states and would effectively block transgender girls from joining girls’ middle- and high-school teams.

06/04/2026

On July 20, 1990, thousands of people filled the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium for the Goodwill Games welcome ceremony.

Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, was inspired to hold the event after the U.S. boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, which the Soviet Union responded to by boycotting the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

As the Goodwill Games approached, newspaper headlines proclaimed excitement and concern. If you didn’t know better, some could have been about this year’s World Cup: Rising measles cases, faltering ticket sales and potential traffic jams.

📸 Mitch Borden | KNKX

06/04/2026

Service animals are already allowed on the vessels. But now, passengers can bring the family dog, cat, parrot, ferret or any other pet inside the cabin — with a few caveats.

Service animals are already allowed on the vessels. But now, passengers can bring the family dog, cat, parrot, ferret or any other pet inside the cabin — with a few caveats.

06/04/2026

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.