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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement

Published 12:30pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023

After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Published 2:45pm Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

Published 9:15am Tuesday, July 18, 2023

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

Bumper cherry crop sweetens WA’s farm economy | Brunell

Published 11:40am Sunday, July 16, 2023

The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is sweetening our farm economy, especially for cherry ... Read more

From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists

Published 1:30am Saturday, July 15, 2023

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle recap

Published 6:00pm Thursday, July 13, 2023

From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.

Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot

Published 11:03am Thursday, July 13, 2023

King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

King County Elections mails primary ballots

Published 10:15am Thursday, July 13, 2023

For Aug. 1 election

First annual Swingman HBCU Classic sets stage for Black baseball players

Published 5:55pm Monday, July 10, 2023

First annual event brought in over 15,000 fans during All-Star Week in Seattle.

Discover the beauty of summer at Bloedel Reserve

Published 6:00am Monday, July 10, 2023

Annual Garden Party one of many delights at the Bainbridge Island garden and reserve

T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors

Published 3:00pm Friday, July 7, 2023

The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.

2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans

Published 9:50am Friday, July 7, 2023

Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

Published 12:15pm Wednesday, July 5, 2023

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with your KCLS library card

All-Star Weekend in Seattle: Lots of festivities for local fans

Published 3:55pm Monday, July 3, 2023

Starting July 7, fans can attend events in and around T-Mobile Park.

Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Published 4:00pm Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

Closer look at King County gun violence stats | King County Crime Dive podcast

Published 1:30pm Tuesday, June 20, 2023

In this episode, we look at how King County has seen a reduction in gun violence so far in 2023. Also: prosecutors charge a teen ... Read more

Cash for empty bottles would make sense in Washington | Brunell

Published 11:40am Friday, June 16, 2023

When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the state’s beaches, along roads, and in parks. ... Read more

Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat

Published 10:22am Monday, June 12, 2023

Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

Authorities capture escaped teen criminals | King County Crime Dive podcast

Published 8:00am Sunday, June 11, 2023

In this episode, authorities capture several teens, including a convicted killer, who escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center; and four suspects are arrested in connection ... Read more

3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge

Published 12:55pm Thursday, June 8, 2023

Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely cold this time of year.