Parks

A park. A protest. Cal Anderson remains in flux

‘…perhaps the idea was that security guards might be able to tell people to leave the park.’

Environment

Sen. Cantwell explains why a newly-passed conservation bill is so important

The US Senate has passed a historic conservation bill with bipartisan support. Washington Senator Maria Cantwell discusses.

Locals only, please. Reopening of some Washington state parks greeted by concern

Outdoor enthusiasts in Washington may be looking forward to the reopening of many shuttered state parks and public lands next week. But a few of Washington's most popular state parks could stay closed because the surrounding communities are worried about crowds and renewed disease spread.

Coming soon to a park near you? Navy SEALs

The US Navy has spent many years quietly training Navy SEALs in 5 Washington state parks. Now the Navy wants to expand to 29 parks.

Arts & Life

This king of bootleggers was one of Seattle's biggest employers

Plus lot's of answers to your questions, on this special episode of SoundQs.

Ballard gets 'park concierge,' but it's not as fancy as it sounds

There's a corn hole game on the pavement and a man with a city badge ready to play with any takers. He's the consierge. Around, people are stretched out in the grass or sleeping on a sidewalk nearby.

Environment

It's the second week of July. So where's summer?

Summer officially began June 21, but in the Pacific Northwest some say it doesn't really kick off here until the Fourth of July.