Cleanup at Seattle's Green Lake targets abandoned fishing lines that can ensnare wildlife Abandoned fishing lines are the focus of a volunteer cleanup effort at Seattle’s Green Lake this weekend. The stray lines are blamed for killing two owls along the water’s edge in recent years. Amy Radil
Seattle paddleboarder wins Carnegie Medal for 2021 Green Lake rescue Four times a year, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognizes outstanding acts of selfless heroism in the U.S. and Canada. This year, Seattleite Benjamin Ramsay, who helped save the life of drowning teen in 2021, became one of the latest recipients. Diana Opong
Can the zoo survive an earthquake? Why is Green Lake so dark? We tackle your questions What about zoos in an earthquake? Why aren't there lights on the path around Green Lake? Listen to answers from our SoundQs team. Katherine Banwell
These flowers smell like watermelon and seem inspired by Dr. Seuss. What are they? KUOW Listener Erika Tobiason wanted to know what tree produces those pink fronds. So we arranged for her to meet tree expert, Arthur Lee Jacobson. Jacobson is author of "Trees of Green Lake." Katherine Banwell Play AudioListen 5 mins
Hundreds of paper lanterns made by volunteers for Luminata night parade Fall is just around the corner with less than two weeks of summer left. To celebrate the changing of seasons, the Fremont Arts Council is hosting... Casey Martin
Seattle: Expect more condos and apartments under this plan The City of Seattle is planning a sweeping rezone of urban villages across the city to create more affordable housing. The public can weigh in now on a... Paige Browning
Afraid of clowns? There's a word for that The creepy clowns story has finally made it to Seattle. This week a clown was seen walking around Green Lake at dusk. People described it as covered in... Bill Radke Play AudioListen 5 mins
What's the right way to go around Green Lake? “What’s the right way to go around Green Lake?” Isaac Chirino of Shoreline asked KUOW’s Local Wonder. Boy, people REALLY care about this one. People... Isolde Raftery Play AudioListen 6 mins
Ballard/Green Lake: ‘Monstrosities In Our Neighborhood’ For the first time in a century, Seattle voters will choose their City Council members by district. In District 6, which includes the Green Lake,... Deborah Wang
