Seattle Parks and Recreation is warning that several Seattle beaches have returned high bacteria samples, and summer beachgoers are being urged to stay out of the water. High bacteria detections were ...

Thinking about dipping your toes in the water during the last weekend in June? Maybe don’t. Several beaches in King County have high levels of bacteria. As of Saturday, there was toxic algae reported ...

Seattle, Washington is one of those cities that you just have to have on your travel bucket list. Famous for its coffee scene and the grunge music of the 1990s, it's got a ton of tourist-worthy spots ...

SEATTLE — As temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s this week, with a heat advisory in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday, people will be looking for ways to keep cool. Spray parks and wading pools ...

High bacteria levels have forced beaches in several states to close ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a beach day millions of Americans will be celebrating ...

To fully appreciate Seattle's natural splendor, you must explore one of the city's beaches. From the park with wetlands, trails, and amenities to the beautiful, uncrowded stretch of pebbly scenic ...

SEATTLE — Seattle Parks and Recreation has restored public access to a street-end beach on Lake Washington after a years-long fight over the property. The site, known as NE 130th Beach, is located at ...

Despite recent hot weather across the Pacific Northwest, a number of beaches have been closed due to rising bacteria levels that could pose a serious health risk.

Spend time on any Seattle shoreline in the summer and you’ll run into the regulars: the gelatinous toilet-plunger-looking egg collar of a moon snail, the vibrant sea stars, the spiny rock fish, and a ...