Sports
MLB All-Stars check in with media before they take the field on July 11
Check out words from Mariners George Kirby and Scott Servais, Rangers’ Josh Jung and many more
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;…
Sports
NPSL boys soccer all-league teams announced
Honors include offensive, defensive players of the year and Coach of the Year for 3A and 4A.
News
South King County’s new recycling and transfer station under construction
The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.
Sports
Row row row in Renton | Around the Sound Sports podcast
Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at a local rowing club, including college rowing recruits.
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.
Sports
State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast
This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports…
News
‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips
New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.