If the sunny, summer weather has you longing for a dip in the water, be aware that several Puget Sound area beaches are closed to swimming.
King County Health Department says the beaches are closed due to high levels of bacteria in water, likely caused by fecal matter from people, pets, or wildlife.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach was one of those beaches, despite the crowds that filled its shores Saturday afternoon, playing games, enjoying picnics, and enjoying time with friends…