Stripes, round bodies, dark penetrating eyes. At a glance, the barred owl and the northern spotted owl are easily mistaken ...

Seattle Times readers were asked whether they curse or embrace the darkness of winter. Over 300 responded with their advice and anecdotes — here are some of our favorites.

Dubbed the “Tree of Life” by websites and social-media users who flock to the ancient Sitka spruce on Kalaloch Beach, it’s ...

Death toll continues to climb as more than 7,500 firefighting personnel are deployed across California, with two of the most ferocious fires at zero percent containment ...

Washington in winter is an outdoor lover’s paradise. There are all the snowy season classics like skiing and snowboarding, ...

Strong winds fuelled a massive fire in southern California, flattening homes, overtaking roads and and forcing at least 30,000 to evacuate. The fire in Pacific Palisades exploded from 10 acres to more ...