With extreme hot and dry conditions affecting the entire state, the campfire ban is necessary to help prevent accidental wildfires.
Boaters will notice an increase in patrols July 2- 4, across Washington state.
The Strawberry Moon is 2021's last supermoon. It will be visible in Washington on Thursday. But...what exactly is it?
Galeophobia — the fear of sharks — is real, but the chances you’ll be attacked by a shark in Washington are almost nil.
Parks is working on a process for evaluating the impact of all recreational use on the resource. More information will be forthcoming.
The closure will begin just after the Memorial Day weekend on Tuesday, June 1.
Gift cards will be available in plastic or electronic form. Electronic gift cards can be purchased online.
Washington State Parks will reopen the St. George’s Put-in on the Little Spokane River this Friday, May 28.
In ‘Finding the Mother Tree,' a maverick forest ecologist follows in the footsteps of tradition.
Bioluminescent season has started and can be best seen during a clear, warm night.
The free observatory programs will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Whale watchers say 30-year-old L86 has unexpectedly given birth to a new calf.
Virtual meeting will present alternative approaches to consider.
Snow is on the way — and amid pandemic, recovery missions are on the rise.
Viewers will learn about stars, planets, satellites and more via YouTube Live.
A female wolverine and her kits were seen on wildlife cameras traipsing through the park.
The hornet was caught in a WSDA Asian giant hornet bottle trap near Custer, Whatcom County, where a mated queen was found dead earlier this
Monday marks 40 years since the most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history.
More than 100 Washington State Parks are reopening next week after Gov. Jay Inslee eased coronavirus-related limits on outdoor activities.
All Washington state parks and Olympic National Park have been temporarily closed to camping to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
A growing list of grocery chains are adjusting hours to deal with the influx of shoppers spurred by the new coronavirus outbreak.
Food, firewood, and fuel were delivered Wednesday for residents stranded by an extended highway closure near Stevens Pass.
Rescue crews battled winds of more than 40 mph and 15 to 20-foot seas after the boat sent a mayday call on New Year's Eve.
Neighbors and first responders lined a procession route along South Tacoma Way ahead of a public memorial for Deputy Cooper Dyson Monday.
Four Burien deputies bought Christmas gifts for a two-year-old boy who was hospitalized in a crash that injured 10 others.
The public is invited to come pay their respects and honor the life of Deputy Cooper Dyson at a memorial service in Tacoma Monday.
U.S. News & World Report placed Washington at the top of its yearly ranking of best states.
A local foundation pledged up to $1 million to help pay for repairs and keep the Tacoma landmark from being demolished.
During a special event Friday morning, 14 foster kids will be formally adopted by 10 Pierce County families.
A new study from WalletHub confirmed what we already knew: Our state has some of the best small cities in the nation.
Deputies crossed paths with a very large oinker while on patrol in Graham Monday night.
​Five major reasons the Southern Resident orcas are in trouble...and what we can do to help them.
Saturday is Orca Recovery Day and there are plenty of events planned around the region.
We could get a couple of chances to see the meteor showers in the weeks ahead.
Hundreds of Walk to End Alzheimer’s events are scheduled around the country, including six coming up in Washington.
A 'Botox Bandit' is wanted in King County, Salvation Army Seattle is ending its Sodo operations, and a neighbor dispute sees gunfire.
What are you out doing this summer? Share your photos with Patch, and your work could be featured next week.
A Puyallup man's 'life or death' heart medication was stolen by a porch pirate and ReachNow cancels its plans for Seattle.
Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.