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King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater
The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.
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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement
After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023
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King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’
Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.
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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
Northwest
Boy on scooter dies at scene of collision | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, Bellevue police recover 3D-printed ghost guns from a drive-by shooting suspect; Valley SWAT arrests a…
Sports
Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle recap
From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.
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Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot
King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.
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
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Bellevue Police find 3D-printed ghost guns in shooting investigation
The suspect was arrested in connection with a May 27 drive-by shooting at a Bellevue gas station
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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.
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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…
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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;…
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…