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Passengers in the Pacific Northwest will be the first in the country to experience the new Amtrak fleet.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXThis election, KNKX is exploring some of the major issues in Western Washington, including the “millionaires tax,” Tacoma tenants' rights, and Seattle public safety. -
Courtesy: Pierce CountyPierce County is giving a $300,000 grant to Clover Park Technical College as part of a broader effort to connect people with learning and career opportunities in the trades.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAs he makes his own way in jazz, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt mentors his young band and captures the stories of his musician peers in his book, Griot. -
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNearly a dozen gifted young singers have been announced as semifinalists in the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, to be held next month in Paris.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXGrammy-nominated band The Rumble honors the history of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian culture and brings soulful, high-energy sounds to the KNKX studios. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXJohn Primer helped define the electric blues sound in Chicago, and performed an intimate live set at the KNKX studios.
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