As people head outside to celebrate Independence Day, fire agencies hope to avoid an “ignition event” caused by people or nature. VIEW
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Lake Stevens man completes rare Seven Summits feat
Mountaineer Travis Van Overbeke scaled Mount Everest this year, conquering the ultimate peak of the Seven Summits — the tallest mountain on every continent.
Your guide to summer travel in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest
From a Seattle travel expert's tips to timely road trip ideas, here's what to know to plan the rest of your summer adventures.
Seattle’s parks are ranked among the best in the country VIEW
Seattle's public park system was recently named eighth-best in the country by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land. Here's what to know.
Doe Bay celebrates 20 years of rustic chic
The beloved Orcas Island retreat is home to cabins, yurts and campsites, and remains a favorite among Northwesterners craving nature, music and foodie bliss.
Road to Sunrise at Mount Rainier set to reopen Saturday
The road to Sunrise was closed for the winter season, according to the National Park Service, restricting access to Mount Rainier.
This summer, try 6 cheap ways to get on the water around Seattle
What's a Seattle summer without some fun on the water? You can do so for less than $50. From kayaks to sailboats, here's how to...
13 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! From cheap ways to get on the water to food pit stops perfect for road trips from Seattle, here's our guide...
Which Seattle beach is best? Vote here
It may not be a paradise of palm trees and 24/7 sunshine, but Seattle has about 200 miles of fresh and saltwater shoreline. But which...
Road to Artist Point reopens for summer
This year's opening will be on the early side for this stretch of the Mount Baker Highway, also known as Highway 542. Opening dates typically fall...
