Welcome to KXXO Mixx 96.1 serving the South Puget Sound of Washington State, USA! We play a mix(x) of hits from the ’80s to now to keep you happy and humming at work, home, and on the road with local updates on weather, community events, news, and South Sound traffic. KXXO covers cities and towns from the Cascades to the Coast, including Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Centralia, Chehalis, Aberdeen, Bremerton, Shelton, and everywhere in between. If it’s happening in this part of the world, you can hear about it here! Listen online at http://rdo.to/KXXO
Donate! School Supplies Drive!
Send a child back to school with pride! KXXO Mixx 96.1’s Little Red Schoolhouse Project radiothon is Friday, August 8 but why wait? You can donate online now! The Little Red Schoolhouse Project’s goal is to see every child start school with basic school supplies and a backpack. Donate online and your donation doubles thanks to Spooner Berry Farms (matching $2500), O Bee Credit Union ($2500), JT Painting Co. ($1000), Complete Hearing & Balance ($1000), and Olympia Orthopaedic Associates ($1000). Make a secure donation right now!
Win TriBond! Beatles vs. Stones!
Win tickets to see two awesome tribute bands go head-to-head as Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel in Beatles vs. Stones July 31 at the Washington Center. Also win hand-crafted, whole-bean Cutters Point Coffee. Play TriBond July 14 – July 18 at 7:40am with Ty and Lorri, your “Good Morning Mixx” on KXXO Mixx 96.1. The contest line is (360) 943-9696.
Win! Beatles vs. Stones + Berries!
Win tickets to see two awesome tribute bands go head-to-head as Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel in Beatles vs. Stones July 31 at the Washington Center. Also win delicious Spooner Berries. Play “Mystery Voice” with Dave, Michael, and Ruby on your Afternoon Mixx weekdays at 3:20pm July 14-July 18 on KXXO Mixx 96.1. Contest number is 360-943-9696.
Family Fun! Hands On’s Summer Splash!
Free Fun! Lacey in Tune
Tune in to Lacey in Tune! Lacey Parks Culture and Recreation offers free family-friendly entertainment this summer at Huntamer Park!
The Lacey in Tune “Children’s Entertainment Series” runs Tuesdays, July 8-August 12 at 6:30pm – entertainment the entire family will love, for free! Grab some blankets or chairs and a snack, then head to Huntamer Park for an evening of fun.
Need a break from work? Bring your lunch to Huntamer Park Wednesdays, July 9-23 for Lacey in Tune “Noon Tunes.” Then, Wednesdays July 30-August 13, it’s Lacey in Tune “Evening Concerts.” Spend the evening at Huntamer Park and enjoy great music with family and friends!
If you are looking for an inexpensive date night or family night, come to Lacey in Tune “Friday Music and Movies” July 18-August 8! Concerts start at 7pm, with movies at dusk. Grab dinner or a treat from one of the food vendors onsite beginning at 6pm.
Free Fun! LoveOly Music in the Park!
Olympia Downtown Alliance presents free LoveOly Music in the Park concerts Wednesdays through July 30 at 6pm. Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite takeout from a downtown Olympia restaurant, then settle in for an evening of music under the summer sky.
Sylvester Park
- July 23 – Danika & Benny (new ancient folk songs 6pm) | Briarfinch (newgrass 7pm) – KXXO’s Lorri Tracy emcees
Port Plaza
- July 30 – Minda Lacy (6pm) | Eden Lane, (jazz & swing 7pm) – KXXO’s Lorri Tracy emcees
Your Community! Pust Program/Podcast!
Olympia grew up listening to Dick Pust chatting with candidates for local office and representatives from every community group one could imagine. On his Your Community program (on-air Saturdays at 7am) and podcast (on demand), Dick talks with, as he says, “people … making our lives better.” Sponsored in part by Americool Heating and Air Conditioning. If you would be interested in sponsoring “Your Community” or purchasing “Your Community” on-air and digital advertising, contact Brian Butler at 360-943-9937.
Win More! Join Loyal Listener Club!
KXXO Loyal Listener Club members get more chances to win – often an exclusive new contest in Wednesday’s email newsletter! Click here to join (it’s FREE and your info will not be shared or sold). Loyal Listeners are the first to find out what we’re doing – and they’re also our advisory panel, letting us know what we can do to improve KXXO Mixx 96.1. Join now and help us build a better KXXO Mixx 96.1!
Our Top 15! See our Songs!
Watch the videos for our Top 15 new songs! While we mix(x) songs from the ’80s to now, often hits you no longer hear on the radio, these are just the strongest of today’s hit songs. Need to know the name of a song? Email John at jsf@KXXO.com with date/time played, sung by male or female, and any distinctive lyrics.
Listen On Your Smart Speaker
Problems getting the right Mixx 96.1 on your Alexa? Say “Alexa, Enable KXXO Skill” or click on audio below.
After you’ve done that one time, you should be able to say “Alexa, play KXXO” and be able to hear us successfully. NOTE: You will only get the correct Mixx 96.1 if you say “Play KXXO.”
Traffic Woe Foes
Follow traffic in the South Sound with KXXO Mixx 96.1 Freeway Hero traffic updates on air at 96.1 FM and the cameras and info at https://www.kxxo.com/traffic.
Listen Live On Your Smartphone!
Listen on your phone! You can get our Apple mobile streaming app at the App Store or our Android app through the Play Store. Search for KXXO!
