Tourism

Environment

Tourists tell Seattle how to handle the heat

The Puget Sound region is getting ready for a heat wave this weekend. A lot of people in the area aren't used to temperatures in the upper 90s. But some of the tourists on Seattle's waterfront - are used to that kind of heat. And they shared some of their advice on how to stay comfortable.

World

'It Was Like Magic': Iraqis Visit Babylon And Other Heritage Sites For 1st Time

Domestic tourism has been strong in Iraq's northern Kurdish region, but sites in more impoverished, insecure areas tend to be visited less. A few Iraqi tourism companies are trying to change that.

Business

Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence

There's a perception that Americans are resistant to wearing masks and are refusing to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Still, one hotel workers says, "We are missing the Americans greatly."

Government

Rural Skamania County is cautious about reopening to visitors amid few confirmed Covid-19 cases

While having more business activity sounds like good news, many Skamania County residents are worried about what lies ahead. Philip Watness, the editor of the Skamania County Pioneer newspaper, spoke to KUOW about those concerns.

How are tourist towns doing during the stay at home order?

During the brief period of sunny weather that Seattle offers, people flood to small Washington tourist towns like Langley. How will these towns survive during a pandemic?

Government

Fun in the sun plans? Not this weekend. Stay home. Don’t travel. Stay healthy

Paige Browning brings us the latest coronavirus updates