Community Service and
Impact Report
April 2023 - June 2023
KNKX has been hard at work delivering fresh programming for our region—music to entertain, news and stories to inform and inspire, and familiar voices to accompany you all day long. We do it both for you and because of you. So, thank you for helping us make the jazz, blues, and news not only consistently possible, but impactful.
Now Broadcasting from our new Seattle Studio!
In addition to our Tacoma studio, KNKX is now broadcasting from the heart of Seattle.
The $5.9 million dollars for this project were raised thanks to the generosity of many donors across Western Washington
Two artists, Craig Cundiff and Moses Sun, created two stunning murals for KNKX, including this outdoor mural of a jazz musician.
Read more at KNKXNext.org
In mid-June, KNKX successfully delivered our very first broadcast from our new Seattle home on Western Avenue. Emil Moffatt went live in a brand new, state-of-the-art studio.
Also in June, KNKX brought back our beloved program Connects. In recognition of our new neighbor, we highlighted the hidden stories of Pike Place Market.
KNKX Delivers Award-Winning Journalism
Spring is "Awards Season" in broadcasting and several KNKX projects and staff were recognized for their journalism.
9 individual journalists and producers honored for their work
Morning Edition with Kirsten Kendrick won two awards for Best Newscast
Recent Highlights
Music at KNKX
Continues to Grow
The music lineup at KNKX recently expanded and added an hour of Jazz Caliente on Saturdays with a new host, Freddy Fuego. Freddy "Fuego" Gonzalez is a trombonist, composer and educator who was featured on the February 2023 cover of Earshot Jazz for his impact on the Seattle community and trademark melodic sound.
Jazz Caliente expanded its Saturday afternoon slot. It runs from 4 pm to 6 pm and is also available on-demand.
Studio Sessions are Back!
We’re excited to welcome artists to our new Seattle space for Studio Sessions with a live audience.
KNKX hosted jazz great Emmet Cohen and his trio for our first session at Studio X. We can’t wait to invite more members in for live recordings in the coming months
April - June 2023 by the numbers
39,500 hours watched on the KNKX YouTube channel
5.8 million "listening hours" on Jazz24
Jazz24 streaming in more than 150 countries and territories
Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month
In April, KNKX celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month by sharing 21 captivating stories linking the historical legends of jazz with present greats. The music team told the stories of amazing artists while also educating listeners about these complex and beautiful artforms.
What you said
Thank you for your support!
KNKX is a great radio station—unbiased and honest. Thank you for not clouding the news.
Robert in
Lakewood
Love the amazing music played every day on this station!!
James in
Victoria BC
I am a daily listener, particularly All Blues! Love the play list—old and new, the Blues Time Machine, All Things Considered, Fresh Air... Thank you all for your hard work, expertise and honest news.
Sue in
Seattle