News
County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already in 2023
At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.
Sports
First annual Swingman HBCU Classic sets stage for Black baseball players
First annual event brought in over 15,000 fans during All-Star Week in Seattle.
News
T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors
The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.
Sports
2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans
Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.
Sports
All-Star Weekend in Seattle: Lots of festivities for local fans
Starting July 7, fans can attend events in and around T-Mobile Park.
Northwest
State DOC pledges to reduce use of solitary confinement
Goal is to lower the rate by 90% in the next five years in Washington state prisons.
News
Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs
Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.
Northwest
Closer look at King County gun violence stats | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, we look at how King County has seen a reduction in gun violence so far…
News
Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat
Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.
Northwest
Authorities capture escaped teen criminals | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, authorities capture several teens, including a convicted killer, who escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center;…
News
Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center
One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center…
Northwest
Backpack becomes a murder weapon | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, prosecutors have charged three Auburn residents in a 2022 murder of a Kent man at…
News
Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County
Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.
News
King County libraries expand hours during this Summer
More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.
Life
Into the mind of a Yogi: Conversation with an Indian monk
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Northwest
‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast
Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.
News
Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic
AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.
Business
OfferUp co-founder tries to save the planet one podcast at a time
Nick Huzar’s “Stuff TV” is a weekly podcast featuring experts in the field of climate change.
Northwest
Police bust couple behind massage businesses | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, a pair of King County residents have been charged with promoting prostitution and operating nearly…
News
Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.