A Washington lakeside city near Seattle promises scenic trails, global flavors, and local brews in a peaceful setting perfect ...

Voter information and a guide to key races appearing on November 2025 general election ballots in Washington state.

If you're looking to escape the national park crowds, this quiet state park campground in Washington offers riverside camping ...

Pike Place Market — "the cornerstone of the Seattle market experience" — bursts with apples, squash, and pumpkins during the autumn. Nearby, you can also check out the Fremont Sunday Market for two ...

On a hike to Snow Lake a few years back, Michael DeCramer watched a fellow hiker accidentally kick a rock loose that hit someone farther down the trail. The near miss could have proved ...

Take a ferry ride across the Sound with columnist Josie Hall and visit three Kitsap Peninsula towns brimming with scenery, ...

Planning a mountain hike to see fall colors? One last Pacific beach ramble before rain settles in? Washington’s three main national parks remain open, but don’t expect to ask a ranger about trail ...

Plans to keep America’s national parks open amid the government shutdown face challenges as the National Park Service (NPS) furloughs more than 60 percent of its staff. The Trump administration ...

A government shutdown can do more than shake up the markets or delay federal paychecks. It can also throw your travel plans into chaos, especially if they involve a visit to a U.S. national park.

UPDATE: Yosemite and other national parks will remain partially open with skeleton crews during the government shutdown, according to a National Park Service contingency plan released Tuesday evening.

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