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'Omnipresent' Sonics Guy and his message live on in mural on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue Aug 23, 2021

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Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics left town in 2008, Tacoma’s Kris Brannon spent every waking moment making sure the NBA knew he wanted to “Bring ’em Back.” His message was ubiquitous across the region until Brannon — widely known as Sonics Guy — died in February from heart failure . He was 47. But thanks to a mural in Brannon’s hometown, his message lives on.

'They all back the blue.' Peace evades Manuel Ellis' sister despite cops being charged Aug 15, 2021

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Editor’s note: This story was produced in partnership with The Seattle Times . Read an in-depth investigation into the law enforcement response to the charging decision from investigative reporter Patrick Malone.

A new book chronicles the history of homelessness in Seattle Aug 07, 2021

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Josephine Ensign is a professor at the University of Washington and the author of a new book called "Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American City." The book digs through layers of Seattle history to reveal the stories of overlooked and long-silenced people who live on the margins of society.

Using Afrofuturism principles to keep, grow Black culture in Seattle's Central District Jul 15, 2021

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Seattle’s Central District once was a Black neighborhood. New arrivals and rising property values have pushed African Americans out, but many who have stayed hope to preserve and grow the Black culture that remains.

Native fashion designer from Oregon lands in spotlight with 'game-changing' Interior secretary Jul 09, 2021

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It’s every fashion designer’s dream to see their work prominently featured on a magazine cover, especially if it’s worn by someone prominent themselves. That’s the case with Korina Emmerich, who grew up in Eugene, Ore., and now lives and works in New York City. A dress of hers adorns Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on the upcoming August cover of InStyle magazine .

Bjorn the blind sea lion gets a second chance at life at Point Defiance Zoo Jul 08, 2021

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Amber Becerra traveled from Los Angeles to Tacoma for a short 24-hour trip ahead of the holiday weekend. She wanted to see an old friend get his happy ending.

Can't find an air conditioner at a store? Make your own. Jun 28, 2021

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A longer verson of this story originally aired July 25, 2015. Air conditioning would provide some welcome relief right now. But what if you are out of luck finding any? We dug into our archives to find you an alternative to your standard AC.

As reopening approaches, efforts continue to get vaccines to people without shelter Jun 21, 2021

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The lifting of most pandemic restrictions in Washington state is just days away, set for June 30. Ahead of it, KNKX has been talking with people in the health-care community about how they feel. Today, we focus on what reopening means for people who are unsheltered.

FOOD: A salmon feast and a happy reunion Jun 16, 2021

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It’s been a decade since I cooked my first salmon, while living in Alaska — three hefty filets from some Chinook I’d caught and saved, frozen, to impress my Michigan parents on their first trip to visit me. I baked it in foil with garlic and lemon, and when we were done, my mom put her fork down on her clean plate, looked at me across the table and said, “I hate salmon.”

Plans to reopen feel different for rural hospitals – just like the pandemic itself Jun 04, 2021

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As the state prepares to lift COVID restrictions at the end of this month, KNKX is talking with health-care leaders about what they're anticipating.

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