Upper Skagit Tribe offers $5k reward after ancient site in North Cascades looted The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe is offering up to a $5,000 reward to help catch whoever looted an archeological site in North Cascades National Park. John Ryan
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. Deborah Wang Play AudioListen 34 mins
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. Carolyn Adolph Play AudioListen 2 mins
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. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
The day after the Fourth of July: a huge, volunteer clean-up The day after the Fourth of July: a huge, volunteer clean-up Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country. Jonathan Lambert
The new levy would almost double parks spending. King County is asking voters to tax themselves to improve parks and trails. We probably will. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
5 unexpected ways the government shutdown affects Seattle and Washington state For one, earthquake monitoring. Yikes. KUOW Staff
Everyone wants to live in Seattle. Especially beavers Seattle, you may have noticed some new neighbors around lately. Not the ones who moved here to work at Amazon — that’s another story entirely . We’re... Amy Rolph
The national park that almost wasn't in Washington state The North Cascades National Park turns 50 years old this year. It's a popular place to camp and hike now, but a new book about the park's history says... Casey Martin Play AudioListen 6 mins
