SEATTLE (AP) — Drowning by people using stand-up paddleboards has increased and authorities say it's because the victims did not use a life jacket. The U.S. Coast Guard recorded 11 total paddleboard ...

After a string of stand-up paddleboard fatalities in Washington, marine law enforcement is planning some emphasis patrols over Labor Day Weekend. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says there has ...

The Dori Monson Show is on KIRO Newsradio (weekdays Noon-3). There’s a bill in Olympia being floated that would mandate boating safety courses and a license for those who want to use kayaks, canoes, ...

Hey, paddleboarders: The police are watching you, for your own good. Three paddleboarders have drowned in Washington waters this month alone, and none was wearing a life jacket, according to ...

As the sport gains popularity, drownings involving stand-up paddleboarders are increasing. Usually, it’s because the victim wasn’t wearing a life jacket. In 2017, according to Coast Guard figures, ...

Paddle sports like kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing have been on the rise in Washington state. According to a study from the Recreation and Conservation Office at Washington State Parks, paddle ...

SEATTLE - Dozens of paddle boarders dressed as Santas and elves skimmed across Lake Washington, alongside Interstate 90 early Friday morning. They arrived before dawn and risked falling into the cold ...