Inner tubes are out with ban to save Nooksack River salmon The Whatcom County Council has banned inner-tubing on the South Fork Nooksack River to protect endangered Chinook salmon there.
Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that First Strokes, a nonprofit based in New York City, is helping students learn water safety skills and how to swim. They offer free swimming lessons for teens — taught by other teens.
What's cooler than cool? Lake Washington The heat is hitting early this spring in Seattle and people are flocking outside. These sunny days are a great time to dust off your paddleboard or kayak. But that water is dangerously cold. Derek Van Dyke, an education coordinator with the Washington State Parks Boating Program will fill us in on the fun of being alert on the water.
Seattle-area weather is hot, but the water is still dangerously cold Extreme heat is in the forecast for the Seattle-area this weekend and early next week. Tempting as it might be to go jump in the lake, local health officials warn that the water isn’t safe yet for swimming
Is that toxic algae? Washington officials warn: 'when in doubt, stay out.' It's hot and you want to cool off. It's time to go to the lake. Before you jump in, officials are asking you to be aware of toxic algae blooming throughout the Northwest.
Hot temps make water-related activities tempting. How to stay safe before you dive in ‘Drowning is not a fair injury. It is definitely an injury, like many others, that disproportionately affects certain groups.’ -Dr. Linda Quan
A boat and a car arrive at a Seattle drawbridge. Who goes first? So you’re in the car, rushing to an appointment, and suddenly traffic stops. In front of you – a drawbridge opens - and a single boat goes through. Frustrating right? Now imagine if you’re on a barge, heading towards that same bridge.
It'll take another year before earthquake alerts will buzz Washington phones The ShakeAlert earthquake early warning app is under development in the Northwest.
It took a village, and a pediatrician, to expose the Flint water crisis The city of Flint, Michigan represents the height of American ingenuity, productivity and economic progress — and also the mirror opposite.
Investigation underway for UW Medicine in recent Legionnaires' cases Three patients at the University of Washington Medical Center have been diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease this week. One of them died Friday and now...
