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“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.

State DOC pledges to reduce use of solitary confinement

Published 11:30am Saturday, July 1, 2023

Goal is to lower the rate by 90% in the next five years in Washington state prisons.

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

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.

Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center

Published 1:15pm Tuesday, June 6, 2023

One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center before.

Backpack becomes a murder weapon | King County Crime Dive podcast

Published 1:00pm Tuesday, June 6, 2023

In this episode, prosecutors have charged three Auburn residents in a 2022 murder of a Kent man at Southcenter Mall; a man allegedly beat his ... Read more

King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor

Published 1:30pm Thursday, June 1, 2023

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

Published 11:00am Wednesday, May 31, 2023

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

Into the mind of a Yogi: Conversation with an Indian monk

Published 4:45pm Tuesday, May 30, 2023

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

Published 3:30pm Monday, May 22, 2023

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

Police bust couple behind massage businesses | King County Crime Dive podcast

Published 6:45pm Monday, May 15, 2023

In this episode, a pair of King County residents have been charged with promoting prostitution and operating nearly a dozen Washington state massage businesses as ... Read more

Duo charged with promoting prostitution at King County massage businesses

Published 3:30pm Thursday, May 11, 2023

According to police, undercover detectives entered the storefronts and posed as customers. The massage fronts include one location in Federal Way.

DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Published 9:35am Thursday, May 11, 2023

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Published 12:30pm Monday, May 8, 2023

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

Published 9:30pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

Published 4:48pm Tuesday, April 18, 2023

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee for his expected signing.

Autopsy sheds light on fatal shooting by King County deputies

Published 1:00pm Monday, April 17, 2023

2022 incident involving Cicero Sanchez is still under investigation.