“When I was in elementary school, my parents took me to a Mariners game in Seattle. I fell in love with Seattle for the passion the city has for its teams and the beauty of Safeco Field. I remember looking across from the ballpark, seeing the KING 5 logo, and thinking how incredible it would be to work at a place like that.
Now, I’m excited to announce that I’m joining KING 5 Sports and will be part of the new Ultimate Seattle Sports Show, live Monday through Friday at 10 a.m.
What makes this even more special is that after my fiancée and I were both working at rival stations in Kentucky, we now get to be coworkers in Seattle. Having close friends and family in and around the area makes this a dream come true. It still feels surreal. God is good.”
Dusty Baker comes to KING 5 from WAVE tv in Louisville, Kentucky, and is married to Madeline Carter. Madeline has been with KING 5 for some time (since August 2025)… this was her social media post at the time of her move to Channel 5:
“New city. New role. Same passion. 🔜✈️🏙️ I’m joining the powerhouse team at KING 5 in SEATTLE! 🙌🏼 The most iconic TV station in the Pacific Northwest is calling me back to the beautiful part of the country where I launched my career in broadcasting. This time, I’m saying goodbye to the early morning alarm clock… and hello to my new role as a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor for the weekday evening/late news! Grateful, excited, and ready for what’s next.” -Madeline Carter
