SDOT Puts Snow Plows Through Training Runs As Winter Nears
The city is testing equipment and routes this week while urging Seattleites to handle basic winter prep before the next cold snap.
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Outdoors & Weather
Weather, wildlife and the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
Green Seattle Partnership Gets United Nations Recognition
Seattle Parks and Recreation says the long-running restoration effort has been named a World Restoration Flagship, drawing international attention to the city's work to keep urban forests, wetlands, and other green spaces healthy.
Seattle-Area Wildlife Rescue Effort Ends After Sick Raccoon Dies
An overnight search for a ride to PAWS in Snohomish gave way to a sad update, with signs the young raccoon may have ingested poison.
A Raccoon's Death in a Seattle Yard Is a Bleak Reminder About Rodenticide
Poison set out for rats and mice can spread well beyond its target, with wildlife and pets sometimes paying the price.
A Postcard Moment: Sunset Breaks Through the Clouds Over Elliott Bay
From Pier 54, this week's photo caught the Seattle Great Wheel lit through a break in the clouds over Elliott Bay, a late-November burst of gold against an otherwise gray waterfront.
Heading Over the Pass This Winter? Here's What Washington's Chain Law Actually Requires
A November trip over the passes can change quickly, and the rule for an AWD vehicle depends on the road signs, tire type and whether conditions escalate beyond a standard chain advisory.
Why This Fall's Allergy Season Feels Worse Than Last Year's, According to Seattle Residents
Seattle's damp autumn has a different allergy mix than summer, and residents are noticing mold, late-season pollen, and a lot of uncertainty about whether the sneezing is allergies or a virus.