Reduced summer hours at Seattle Golden Gardens, Alki Beach to curb ‘dangerous’ and ‘illegal’ behavior
The reduced summer hours are part of a pilot program that Seattle Parks says comes after years of illegal behavior and violence that is "typical...
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Seattle Trailhead Direct shuttle service returns Memorial Day weekend
The popular King County transit-to-trails service, Trailhead Direct, will return May 28 and run through September 11.
King County to close 3 COVID testing sites
Citing low demand and the widespread availability of tests, the public health department will close its Tukwila, Federal Way and Auburn COVID-19 testing sites.
Seattle libraries to resume pre-pandemic borrowing policies
Some Seattle library branches are expanding hours and hold and overdue times will be reduced starting May 23.
Baby formula shortage in WA has people scrambling to feed their infants — and help each other
The formula shortage has led caregivers to drive to multiple stores, hoping to find product on the shelves. One Tukwila mother is making dozens of...
Sparkling San Juan Islands strait has a big problem: its name
The Harney Channel strait — about a half-mile wide and two miles long — is between Orcas and Shaw Island. It was named after a...
Garbage is piled so high, Snohomish County dumps need to close before trash combusts
The pile of trash isn't just an inconvenience; it's also dangerous, officials say. Two transfer stations are almost at capacity as the amount of garbage...
Here's how to order more free COVID tests from WA state, federal government
There are still rapid tests available from both Washington state and the federal government. "We have about 3.3 million tests on hand and more on...