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Progressive activist Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell for the first time in the Seattle mayor's race, but the election remains too close to call. Results released Monday afternoon show Wilson leading by 91 votes.
Wilson takes a razor-thin lead in Seattle mayor's race
Katie Wilson has earned 49.83% of votes, compared to Harrell’s 49.79% in election results updated Monday. The race remains too close to call.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Progressive activist Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell for the first time in the Seattle mayor's race, but the election remains too close to call. Results released Monday afternoon show Wilson leading by 91 votes.
Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.
Girmay Zahilay wins election for King County executive
Girmay Zahilay, chair of the King County Council, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon after a tight race against fellow councilmember Claudia Balducci.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.
Ballot results released Friday show Katie Wilson significantly narrowed the gap in her bid to unseat Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell, but continues to lag behind the incumbent. The race is still too close to call.
Wilson gains ground on Harrell in tight Seattle mayor's race
Katie Wilson has earned 48.8% of votes, compared to Harrell’s 50.7% in election results updated Friday. The race remains too close to call.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Ballot results released Friday show Katie Wilson significantly narrowed the gap in her bid to unseat Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell, but continues to lag behind the incumbent. The race is still too close to call.
This marks a new era for a Seattle City Council that, over the past four years, has been led by a more moderate majority focused on business and a law-and-order approach to issues like homelessness and surveillance.
Progressives prevail in races for Seattle City Council, city attorney
Even with the mayor’s race still undecided, the balance of power in Seattle city government is set to change.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This marks a new era for a Seattle City Council that, over the past four years, has been led by a more moderate majority focused on business and a law-and-order approach to issues like homelessness and surveillance.
Anders Ibsen ran against Tacoma City Councilmember John Hines to be the city's next mayor. On Thursday, Ibsen led Hines by over 6,000 votes, with roughly 1,500 ballots left to count.
Anders Ibsen comes out on top in Tacoma mayor's race
Anders Ibsen ran against Tacoma City Councilmember John Hines to be the community's next mayor. On Thursday Ibsen led Hines by over 6,000 votes, with roughly 1,500 ballots left to count.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Anders Ibsen ran against Tacoma City Councilmember John Hines to be the city's next mayor. On Thursday, Ibsen led Hines by over 6,000 votes, with roughly 1,500 ballots left to count.
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year from November. Each year, KNKX honors and celebrates the deep-rooted traditions, languages, and stories of Native communities and America's first peoples. See what happening this month! 📅
KNKX honors Native American Heritage Month 2025
KNKX honors and celebrates the deep-rooted traditions, languages, and stories of Native communities and America's first peoples.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year from November. Each year, KNKX honors and celebrates the deep-rooted traditions, languages, and stories of Native communities and America's first peoples. See what happening this month! 📅
North Helpline, which serves residents in North Seattle, shares how people can help food banks after funding for the federal food assistance ran out over the weekend. #snap #foodbanks #seattle
As SNAP funding confusion continues, a Seattle food bank’s tips on how to help
North Helpline, which serves residents in North Seattle, shares how people can help food banks after funding for the federal food assistance ran out over the weekend.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
North Helpline, which serves residents in North Seattle, shares how people can help food banks after funding for the federal food assistance ran out over the weekend. #snap #foodbanks #seattle
Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session. Watch now on KNKX:
Bilal brings genre-bending R&B sound to KNKX studios
Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session. Watch now on KNKX:
Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats.
Progressives lead in races for Seattle City Council, city attorney
Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats.
Voters are still waiting for the final call in the King County executive’s race after the first results were reported on Tuesday night. For now, Girmay Zahilay is narrowly ahead of Claudia Balducci.
King County executive race is too close to call
With about 80% of the votes counted in the county, Girmay Zahilay has narrow lead over Claudia Balducci.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Voters are still waiting for the final call in the King County executive’s race after the first results were reported on Tuesday night. For now, Girmay Zahilay is narrowly ahead of Claudia Balducci.
Federal lawmakers continue to debate whether to extend tax credits driving down Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Without them, many Washingtonians may risk going uninsured.
Washingtonians weigh the cost of ACA health insurance as price hikes loom
Federal lawmakers continue to debate whether to extend tax credits driving down Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Without them, many Washingtonians may risk going uninsured.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Federal lawmakers continue to debate whether to extend tax credits driving down Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Without them, many Washingtonians may risk going uninsured.
Less than 20% of registered voters across WA had returned their ballots as of 5 p.m. Monday. That puts the state on track for record low turnout. Data shows returns lagging even in places with high-profile contests for offices like county executive and mayor. Voters can return ballots until 8 p.m.
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Less than 20% of registered voters across WA had returned their ballots as of 5 p.m. Monday. That puts the state on track for record low turnout. Data shows returns lagging even in places with high-profile contests for offices like county executive and mayor. Voters can return ballots until 8 p.m.
Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.
From California to NYC: 4 races to watch this Election Day
Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.
Good morning, Washington voters! For your ballot to be counted, if you still have it, is to bring it to a drop box by 8 p.m. 🗳️
We will have some updates during our jazz programming tonight, after the first round of results is released. And we'll have more early results tomorrow morning on KNKX.
We will have some updates during our jazz programming tonight, after the first round of results is released. And we'll have more early results tomorrow morning on KNKX.
November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Good morning, Washington voters! For your ballot to be counted, if you still have it, is to bring it to a drop box by 8 p.m. 🗳️
We will have some updates during our jazz programming tonight, after the first round of results is released. And we'll have more early results tomorrow morning on KNKX.
We will have some updates during our jazz programming tonight, after the first round of results is released. And we'll have more early results tomorrow morning on KNKX.
Housing is being built quickly in Lynnwood, but the City Council candidates largely agree that more is needed. Prices are rising, and people are getting priced out. Whoever voters choose in this election will help determine how the city moves forward.
Lynnwood Council candidates have big ideas for their fast-growing city
Lynnwood is one of the region’s fastest-growing cities, and a second light rail station slated to open by the city’s Alderwood Mall promises further expansion.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Housing is being built quickly in Lynnwood, but the City Council candidates largely agree that more is needed. Prices are rising, and people are getting priced out. Whoever voters choose in this election will help determine how the city moves forward.
Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election. Here are the key races and ballot measures we'll be watching:
What to expect in Washington on Election Day 2025 - and how to tune in
Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Voters in Washington will cast ballots for state and local offices and ballot measures in this off-year election. Here are the key races and ballot measures we'll be watching:
The shutdown is being felt across Thurston and Pierce counties. Roughly 14,000 federal workers aren't getting paychecks, and about 35,000 households rely on SNAP benefits.
US Rep. Strickland talks shutdown impacts in the South Sound
The shutdown is being felt across Thurston and Pierce counties. Roughly 14,000 federal workers aren't getting paychecks, and about 35,000 households rely on SNAP benefits.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The shutdown is being felt across Thurston and Pierce counties. Roughly 14,000 federal workers aren't getting paychecks, and about 35,000 households rely on SNAP benefits.
There was a time when musician John Utter couldn’t go anywhere in Seattle without seeing his own face. But as the music industry took its toll, he realized he wanted something different.
‘Bounce the Ocean’ was an almost-famous Seattle pop band
There was a time when musician John Utter couldn’t go anywhere in Seattle without seeing his own face. But as the industry took its toll, he realized he wanted something different.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
There was a time when musician John Utter couldn’t go anywhere in Seattle without seeing his own face. But as the music industry took its toll, he realized he wanted something different.
Join us for Midday Jazz (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) TODAY for some magical, bewitching and haunted music! Get into your trick or treat or devilish mood with KNKX hosts Terae Stefon and Paige Hansen on this Halloween Friday 🎃🔮🎶
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Join us for Midday Jazz (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) TODAY for some magical, bewitching and haunted music! Get into your trick or treat or devilish mood with KNKX hosts Terae Stefon and Paige Hansen on this Halloween Friday 🎃🔮🎶
In honor of this year's Public Radio Music Day, discover regional musicians heard on KNKX, who frequently perform live throughout the Pacific Northwest.
#livelocalessential #publicradiomusicday2025
#livelocalessential #publicradiomusicday2025
Don't miss the chance to catch these PNW jazz and blues artists live
In honor of this year's Public Radio Music Day, discover regional musicians heard on KNKX, who frequently perform live throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In honor of this year's Public Radio Music Day, discover regional musicians heard on KNKX, who frequently perform live throughout the Pacific Northwest.
#livelocalessential #publicradiomusicday2025
#livelocalessential #publicradiomusicday2025
📅 This Public Radio Music Day, join us in celebrating the sounds of the Pacific Northwest! Public radio music is live, local, and essential — and together we can keep it that way.
Learn more: noncommusic.org/prmd/
Learn more: noncommusic.org/prmd/
October 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📅 This Public Radio Music Day, join us in celebrating the sounds of the Pacific Northwest! Public radio music is live, local, and essential — and together we can keep it that way.
Learn more: noncommusic.org/prmd/
Learn more: noncommusic.org/prmd/
Versatile trumpeter Brennan Carter studied jazz and music education at the University of Washington. Since then, he’s toured internationally toured internationally with six-piece group, The Dip, and with artists like ODESZA, Allen Stone, and Jamie Cullum.
From UW to worldwide tours, Brennan Carter's musical journey takes shape
With a career marked by tours with top musicians and a commitment to regional music, trumpeter Brennan Carter is a mover and shaker in the Pacific Northwest jazz community.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Versatile trumpeter Brennan Carter studied jazz and music education at the University of Washington. Since then, he’s toured internationally toured internationally with six-piece group, The Dip, and with artists like ODESZA, Allen Stone, and Jamie Cullum.
"This is Native Land" uses contemporary art from more than 100 Native contributors to explore the history of Washington state from their perspective. It confronts historic and present challenges faced by Native people while centering resilience, joy and cultural revitalization.
‘This is Native Land' explores Washington state history through contemporary art
The permanent exhibition at the Washington State History Museum features contemporary art from more than 100 Native contributors.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"This is Native Land" uses contemporary art from more than 100 Native contributors to explore the history of Washington state from their perspective. It confronts historic and present challenges faced by Native people while centering resilience, joy and cultural revitalization.
For now, all of the vehicles are being operated with drivers behind the wheel. Waymo said this is to familiarize the cars’ system with the region’s weather and road signage. Its goal is to eventually deploy their driverless taxi service in the Pacific Northwest.
Waymo takes autonomous cars for a spin in Seattle and Bellevue
For now, all of the vehicles are being operated with drivers behind the wheel. The company said this is to familiarize the cars’ system with the region’s weather and road signage.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
For now, all of the vehicles are being operated with drivers behind the wheel. Waymo said this is to familiarize the cars’ system with the region’s weather and road signage. Its goal is to eventually deploy their driverless taxi service in the Pacific Northwest.
The District 26 race is among the most competitive this election cycle, with Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan.
Republicans hope to flip Kitsap Peninsula state Senate seat
The District 26 race is among the most competitive this election cycle, with Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The District 26 race is among the most competitive this election cycle, with Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan.