Wildlife advocates push back on pickleball in Seattle's Lincoln Park A city proposal to expand pickleball courts in Seattle’s Lincoln Park has run into opposition from wildlife advocates. Amy Radil
All quiet on the Northwestern giant hornet front (so far) No giant hornets have turned up in Washington state so far this year, according to Washington agriculture officials. John Ryan
Have thoughts on potentially bringing grizzly bears to the North Cascades? Speak your mind at public Do you think grizzly bears should be brought into Washington’s North Cascades? Yes or no, the feds want to hear from you. Several public meetings are planned to share your thoughts. Courtney Flatt
Coveted zoo poop makes Seattle gardens bloom. It's the most 'poopular' compost around Natalie Akane Newcomb
Large Snake River toxic algal bloom hasn’t happened before A harmful algal bloom on the Snake River has spanned nearly 30 miles of the river. The Whitman County health department says it hasn’t seen a bloom like this on the Snake before. Courtney Flatt
‘#WeekWithoutDriving’ Day 5: Lunch at Alki? Just hop on the light rail and hail a water taxi One of the best places in Seattle to enjoy an afternoon is Alki Beach. But there’s no need to sit in traffic on the West Seattle Bridge. It’ll take a few transfers by public transit, but you’ll enjoy views of the water and cityscape along the way. Casey Martin
'#WeekWithoutDriving' Day 4: biking the Burke-Gilman Trail If you’ve ever biked in Seattle, you’ve probably ridden on one of the most popular paths in town: the Burke-Gilman Trail. In the morning and afternoons, the trail is a cyclist expressway full of commuters on two wheels. Casey Martin