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 ...

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 ...

Strong winds and steady rain toppled trees and knocked out power. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — As temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s this week, with a heat advisory in effect on Tuesday and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...