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 ...

The North and South beaches at Seattle's Discovery Park are reopen after a sewage spill investigation. The beaches reopened Monday afternoon after three days of water quality testing. Three Kitsap ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...