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 ...

A warning for people looking to visit Seattle beaches this weekend. Seattle Parks and Recreation says to stay out of the water at Madison Park, Madrona Park, Matthews Beach Park, and Mt. Baker Beach.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...