Photo by Jennie Cecil Moore.
September 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
A few hundred people gathered on Capitol Hill at the AIDS Memorial Pathway on Friday to honor singer songwriter Dolly Parton. The musician died on Tuesday, September 25 and organizer Francesca Hays quickly put together the event, a vigil with candles, music, and lots of singing. KBCS contributor Jennie Cecil Moore was there and brings us this snapshot.
August 28, 2026 - 4:24 pm
There are two types of colorblindness. Today, I am talking about the kind that can cause a person to ignore another person’s lived experience and how they self-identify.
Photo by Jennie Cecil Moore.
July 31, 2026 - 6:00 am
Washington’s primary election is in a few days on Tuesday, August 4 – and the midterms are just a few months away. Meanwhile, The Trump administration has been targeting election laws and voting systems. KBCS producer Jennie Cecil Moore checked in with voting advocacy organization to learn what it all means for Washington state.
July 27, 2026 - 12:50 pm
Cultural events are more than just entertainment or simply fun activities to enjoy while the weather is nice. They provide opportunities to see history being preserved, traditions being honored, and current social issues explained.
Madinah in the Market
July 16, 2026 - 6:30 pm
More than twenty years after first stepping into Don & Joe’s Meats for a “cleanup kid” gig, Ben Frey now stands behind the block as owner and head butcher of one of the region’s oldest family businesses. In this conversation, he reflects on the discipline of whole-animal butchery and the relationships that continue to shape the community around him.
91.3 KBCS Seattle Community Resource Calendar
July 16, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Pop-up Arts Playground Join in a Pop-up Arts Playground hosted by the City of Bellevue at Ashwood Park. SilverKite Community Arts is facilitating the multigenerational arts experience that offers creative activities using decorative paper, wood, paint markers, recycled materials and nature. The free event is for all ages on July 21 from 12-2pm. Talk Time
91.3 KBCS Seattle Community Resource Calendar
July 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Bicycle Weekends Bicycle Weekends are here on Seattle’s Lake Washington Boulevard! Streets are closed to cars from Mt. Baker Beach to Seward Park so that cyclists, walkers, and runners, can enjoy safe, open streets throughout the summer. The closures run weekends through September 7. Happy walking and rolling! Seattle Public Library Exhibit – Sentenced to
July 3, 2026 - 12:29 pm
July 2nd & 3rd, Thom is on break and KBCS presents: In the Meanwhile, First America, Notes on the Edge & USA at 250
Madinah in the Market
July 3, 2026 - 9:04 am
Tune in every Friday about 12:50 on KBCS just after the latest episode of Travels with Rick Steves. Episode 6 – Eclipse Hat Shop This week, Friday July 3rd (and 10th), Madinah features a visit with Eclipse Hat Shop Beneath the main levels of Pike Place Market along Western Avenue, a legacy craft is shaped
91.3 KBCS Seattle Community Resource Calendar
July 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday Workouts Dance, stretch, and strengthen at Wednesday Workouts at Seattle Center. Outdoor yoga, Zumba, and pilates are free and open to the public throughout the summer. Yoga starts at 5:30pm, bring a mat or towel. Zumba and pilates are at 6:45pm. All classes are taught by certified instructors. Mini City Hall At Bellevue’s Mini
