Kaytlyn Gerbin ran 93 miles nonstop around Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail on Aug. 26, completing the run in a little over 18 hours, 41 minutes. Gerbin adds to a summer of newly set fastest known times in the Pacific Northwest as athletes compete against themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Grow a mini forest, and other things you can do to make every day Earth Day in the Seattle area
We commemorate Earth Day on April 22, but that doesn’t mean you can’t adopt earth-friendly practices and incorporate them into your life over the other...
Don’t let Seattle’s warm-weather joy kill you: Be careful on boats and on the slopes WATCH
These gorgeous days are enough to make you want to get out and get active. But boaters need to know both safety rules and the...
With the COVID-19 ski season behind us, here’s what next winter will look like at Seattle-area ski resorts VIEW
With the COVID-19 vaccination rollout forging ahead (and with a bit of luck), skiers and snowboarders are looking forward to a post-pandemic ski season next...
15 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend
Take a nature walk, attend a virtual film festival or check out these other activities you can do this weekend.
A note helped rescuers find two missing campers in Death Valley; for one, it was too late
By the time authorities found their car in a remote stretch of Death Valley National Park, Alexander Lofgren and Emily Henkel had been missing for...
Seattle’s spring beauty is on display on this hike from Puget Sound to Lake Washington
The forecast for the Seattle area is gorgeous this weekend. For an outdoor activity, consider this hike from Golden Gardens to Magnuson Park. The 8.3-mile...
13 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend
From book recommendations to local events, here are 13 things you can check out this weekend.
How California snared two elite hunters posting ‘once a lifetime’ kills on social media
What unfolded could be an episode of "CSI," as wildlife undertook a complex operation with covert stakeouts, DNA evidence, aerial surveillance and vehicle tracking devices...