Here are three things to know about new Seahawk Byron Murphy II, the highest-graded defensive tackle in this draft class. st.news/3UocVgC

The Vietnamese food scene in Seattle is rich. From the classics to lesser-known dishes, our food team picked their favorite Vietnamese meals around town. st.news/49WwF0p

The Huskies tied a record with their third player taken in the first round of the NFL draft as offensive lineman Troy Fautanu went to the Steelers with the No. 20 pick. st.news/3xVB5Yc

Here why John Langs is leaving ACT Theatre, after some 10 years with the company. st.news/3QfOAs4

The Seahawks saw a player regarded as the best defensive lineman in the draft fall into their lap — Texas' Byron Murphy II — and took him at No. 16 in the first round. st.news/4aOTowM

Redmond Cycling Club and Mount Rainier National Park will host this year's RAMROD in September, after the conclusion of the park's summer timed entry period. st.news/49Pn8YR

BREAKING: UW wide receiver Rome Odunze was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the No. 9 overall pick in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. st.news/4aPzMs5

BREAKING: UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. st.news/3WaUcHL

The new-era Seahawks are on the clock. Follow along through the first round of the NFL draft for the latest on Seattle’s picks and UW’s prospects. st.news/3QkoyUr

Matty Beniers' sophomore season with the Kraken was an uneven one, but at just 21, he's still figuring out the NHL game. Here's what that could mean going forward. st.news/3vZONbX

New York's highest court overturned the 2020 rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. st.news/4aOKyz6

The researchers noted that more research is needed to pinpoint precisely which work tasks are most advantageous for promoting healthy cognitive function. st.news/3JBBdP6

Luis Castillo gutted out six strong innings and the Mariners got a pair of timely home runs to hold off the Rangers for a series win in Texas.

Early game story from @ryandivish st.news/4ddHLRo

Northwest Symphony Orchestra teams up with Washington Trails Association to celebrate the state's landscapes, while Seattle Symphony performs 'Antarctic Symphony.' st.news/3WdADyo

Mercer Island said water-conservation efforts such as reducing garden and lawn irrigation, running the dishwasher and washing machine with a full load and reducing personal water use are likely needed. st.news/3wcjtqn

“The Lion Tells His Tale” is the stage incarnation of Delbert Richardson’s American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths and will play in Seattle next month. (Via Tat Bellamy-Walker) st.news/3UiysqT

Seattle author and illustrator Haley Weaver sat down with The Seattle Times to chat about her debut memoir, “Give Me Space but Don’t Go Far: My Unlikely Friendship with Anxiety.' st.news/3Wi6bmO

Seattle painter Gene Gentry McMahon's 1988 mural at Westlake Station continues to poke gentle fun at fashion and vanity — and she's newly inspired to create more. st.news/4baLD3X

Not all of these massive Washington trees stand at the end of hiking trails, but these areas are worthy of pilgrimages to see the cedar, spruce, firs and more. st.news/4aVdDJ5

The California fast-food chain has proposed a second restaurant in Clark County, with 84 indoor seats, a 30-car drive-thru lane and 74 parking stalls. st.news/44nligP