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 ...

As part of Seattle’s Summer Safety Strategy, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration is aiming to reduce crime at some of the city’s most popular parks and beaches. A number of parks that will see these ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — As the days grow longer and warmer, Seattle city officials are taking new steps to reduce crime in local parks, including earlier closures and increased enforcement. Starting Friday, all ...

SEATTLE — A nude beach at Denny Blaine Park can stay open to the public until at least next spring after a King County Superior Court judge ruled Seattle had done enough this summer to curb behaviors ...

If you’re tired of the usual crowded spots and want to discover some peaceful places by the water, there are plenty of hidden beaches near Seattle that offer just that. These quiet escapes let you ...

SEATTLE — A police response earlier this week to a locally famous nude beach on the shores of Lake Washington has brought into sharp relief the ongoing tension between the park’s history as a safe ...

Many Americans love to flock toward the ocean to celebrate Independence Day, but high bacteria levels in the water in various areas around the country may disrupt tradition. Officials have closed off ...