KNKX

Mission

KNKX delivers excellence in jazz, blues and news with stories that inspire, inform and connect our community.

By sharing the stories that reflect the diverse voices, people, and places of the Puget Sound region, KNKX seeks to build an informed, inspired, and inclusive community. Your gift now enables us to continue this vital mission. 

Description

KNKX is an ambassador for jazz and blues, and a vital source of high-quality NPR and Northwest news. Our programming staff are storytellers who reach deeply into the community to reflect the voices of our region.

We are an independent public radio station that serves the entire region. Operating a network of 12 radio signals "from the coast to the Cascades", as well as streaming our signal via mobile apps and smart speakers, KNKX reaches hundreds of thousands listeners every week.

KNKX is funded by a loyal community of listeners who value the station’s vital services. In August of 2016, after an unprecedented public effort to save the station, the station became independent, changing its name from KPLU to KNKX. KNKX stands for "Connects," which reflects our commitment to inspire, educate and entertain across the region.