88.5 KNKX-FM

88.5 KNKX-FM is a United States-based public radio station licensed to Tacoma, Washington, that blends jazz and blues music blocks, often featuring both classic artists and contemporary performers. A member of National Public Radio (NPR), the station airs a jazz and news format for the Seattle metropolitan area. KNKX is known for its School of Jazz program, which mentors student musicians and DJs from middle school through college, giving them airtime and professional performance opportunities. It is owned by Pacific Public Media, a community-based non-profit organization. The station is listener-supported, funded primarily through donations and community support rather than commercial advertising. It provides NPR news and talk shows, such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, and Fresh Air.