Green Lake

Cleanup at Seattle's Green Lake targets abandoned fishing lines that can ensnare wildlife

Abandoned fishing lines are the focus of a volunteer cleanup effort at Seattle’s Green Lake this weekend. The stray lines are blamed for killing two owls along the water’s edge in recent years.

Seattle paddleboarder wins Carnegie Medal for 2021 Green Lake rescue

Four times a year, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognizes outstanding acts of selfless heroism in the U.S. and Canada. This year, Seattleite Benjamin Ramsay, who helped save the life of drowning teen in 2021, became one of the latest recipients.

Seattle's Green Lake closed due to toxic algae

Can the zoo survive an earthquake? Why is Green Lake so dark? We tackle your questions

What about zoos in an earthquake? Why aren't there lights on the path around Green Lake? Listen to answers from our SoundQs team.

Hundreds of paper lanterns made by volunteers for Luminata night parade

Fall is just around the corner with less than two weeks of summer left. To celebrate the changing of seasons, the Fremont Arts Council is hosting...

Seattle: Expect more condos and apartments under this plan

The City of Seattle is planning a sweeping rezone of urban villages across the city to create more affordable housing. The public can weigh in now on a...

Ballard/Green Lake: ‘Monstrosities In Our Neighborhood’

For the first time in a century, Seattle voters will choose their City Council members by district. In District 6, which includes the Green Lake,...