As the region’s summer nears its close, health officials warned that several King County beaches have returned high bacteria samples, and beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water. High bacteria ...

As summer continues, so do the potential for problems in the water. King County Parks is warning beach-goers to stay out of the water at Enatai, Houghton and Idlywood Beaches for a high level of ...

Houghton Beach in Kirkland has reopened for swimming after its closure for elevated bacteria levels. The beach closed for swimming and water activities on June 24 at the recommendation of Public ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Houghton Beach has once again closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels, and public health officials believe the cause may be coming from the sky. Goose droppings, particularly ...