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OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Boating Program announced Tuesday in a news release that Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation declaring July 21 to 27 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week...

OLYMPIA, Wash.-According to a proclamation issued by Governor Jay Inslee the week of July 21-27 is statewide Paddle Safe Week.

18 people died in Washington state water accidents last year, and of them 83% were not wearing a life jacket.

Temperatures are warming to the hottest we've seen so far in 2023. Now, safety experts are stressing the importance of water safety this weekend.

With temperatures getting closer to 90 this weekend, patrol and rescue crews are bracing for an increase in drowning calls and urge caution while out on the water.

Boaters, Paddlers Reminded To Take Extra Caution During Heatwave In Washington - Across Washington, WA - The Washington State Parks Boating Program urges boaters and paddlers to be extra cautious on the water.

Washington boat registrations highest in 12 years Following safety rules vital for new, old boaters By Amanda Zhou, The Seattle Times Published: May 31, 2021, 6:04am Share: A view of boats and the Seattle, skyline on Lake Union. New boat sales in Washington were up 12 percent last year. (Dreamstime) SEATTLE — Peak boating season is just around the corner and there may be more newbies out on the water. During the pandemic, more people have sought outdoor spaces — includin...

Peak boating season is just around the corner and there may be more newbies out on the water.

Get your s'more supplies ready because beach bonfires are permitted to resume on Saturday, and the weather is expected to be warm for the holiday weekend.

Seattle residents looking for a warm and sunny kick off to the summer season are in for a treat over the long holiday weekend. After a rainy and blustery week in the Emerald City, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle is currently predicting a warming trend going into the weekend due to an area of high pressure over the region. "The air will warm and dry through the holiday weekend as high pressure builds in," wrote NWS in their forecast...