SEATTLE - Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled a new summer safety strategy Wednesday to reduce crime and enhance security in Seattle’s parks and public spaces. The initiative, guided by public input and city ...

Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park will close an hour early from Memorial Day to Labor Day every summer season from now on, with Seattle officials saying doing so will help deter criminal activity.

This Memorial Day weekend brought permanent, shortened summer hours at Alki Beach, Golden Gardens and a host of other Seattle Parks and Recreation sites. Drag racing, shootings, assaults and general ...