The Emerald City is home to some of the most charming beaches in the Pacific Northwest. From the towering Space Needle to ...

High bacteria in the water led to warnings at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton, Madison Park Beach, and beaches at Green ...

When bacteria levels exceed safe swimming standards, yellow warning signs are posted at affected beaches.

Low tides are coming to Washington state beaches this week. See where and when to explore the low tides throughout the rest ...

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 ...

As Seattle’s summer heat ramped back up, King County Public Health (KCPH) warned that several Washington beaches have returned high bacteria samples, and summer beachgoers are urged to stay out of the ...

It’s been a dry, hot summer. Perfect time of year for a dip in Lake Washington. Problem is, some of Seattle’s top swimming beaches have been routinely closed. Madison Park, Magnuson, Pritchard Island ...

The program warns that cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to people and ...