Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Page updated at 11:10 p.m.
Summer Guide
Welcome to our 2012 roundup of warm-weather fun. Find monthly calendars of favorite local events, our critics' "best bets" for summer entertainment and plenty of ideas for Northwest travel and recreation.
An image of Alaska's Mount McKinley from a National Park Service report shows the path followed by climbers in a May, 11, 2011 expedition in which one climber died. Read story
Flawed decisions blamed in fatal 2011 Mount McKinley climb
Anchorage Daily News reporter summarizes National Park Service findings on ill-fated May 2011 climb of continent's highest peak. One man froze to death; three narrowly escaped mountain.
Field Notes -- A Seattle Times nature blog
Smallest red wolf pup dies at Tacoma zoo Posted by Sandi Doughton - NEW - 5/17, 05:50 PM
Red wolf pups born at Tacoma zoo will give the public a glimpse of one of the world's rarest mammals Posted by Sandi Doughton - NEW - 5/17, 07:00 AM
Reel Time Fishing Northwest -- A Seattle Times fishing blog
Southeast Alaska is the place to be for kings, lingcod and halibut this summer Posted by Mark Yuasa - NEW - 5/26, 10:38 AM
Seized antlers up for auction by state Fish and Wildlife Posted by Mark Yuasa - NEW - 5/25, 03:41 PM
Thursday, May 24
Blueberries, farm stand and pretty little lakes in suburban Bellevue
Weekend Preview: Folklife Fest, 'Stay-Cation,' Children's Day
Wednesday, May 23
Dig into colorful history at Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds
Super Moon meets the Space Needle | The Reader's Lens
May flowers are a good reason to visit Seattle gardens
Here are some good bets for Memorial Day weekend fishing spots
Memorial Day reminder: Keep campfires from becoming wildfires
Seattle ranks 9th for best park facilities
Saturday, May 19
From slow hikes to high wires, San Juan Island has new treats
New players help you plan a Washington vacation
Coming up: Events around the region
Community Corner: Armed Forces Day, Petpalooza
Crystal Mountain remains open with near-record snowfall


- Madrona dad killed by a bullet as he drove through Central Area
- Seattle police twice face hostile crowds at scenes of violent crime
- Brandon League looks out of his own for Mariners
- Some costs going up Friday as private retailers take over liquor sales
- Juror alternates' actions have court on red alert
- Upset neighbors say Kirkland condo project is too big
- Ex-boyfriend sought in death of Renton girl, 17
- Vatican in chaos after butler arrested for leaks
- Which Seattle restaurant is on "America's Most Expensive" list? | All You Can Eat
- League out of closer role | Mariners Blog
- Madrona dad killed by stray bullet as he drove through Central Area
509 - M's-Angels game thread, May 26
354 - Traffic study gives arena a green light; critics see red
274 - Some costs going up Friday as private retailers take over liquor sales
179 - Seattle police twice face hostile crowds at scenes of violence crime
177 - A worthwhile conversation about charter schools
131 - May questions, volume seven
87 - Brandon League blows save in the ninth...again
82 - Brandon League looks out of his own for Mariners
66 - Bain Capital and our screwed-up culture
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- Madrona dad killed by a bullet as he drove through Central Area
- A second chance for idle electronics
- Upset neighbors say Kirkland condo project is too big
- 'Tutankhamun' in Seattle: artifacts both dazzling and humble | Art review
- First Bellevue high-rise in four years breaks ground
- Seattle police twice face hostile crowds at scenes of violent crime
- Obscure law used by prosecutors is 'sneak-and-peek stuff'
- Which Seattle restaurant is on "America's Most Expensive" list? | All You Can Eat
- Some costs going up Friday as private retailers take over liquor sales
- Ex-boyfriend sought in death of Renton girl, 17






