Bee on mint flower by Max Feingol from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

Americans are more likely to be concerned about being stung by a bee than what that decline could mean to the sustainability of our food system. more ›

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far! Plus, overwhelming public support for mandatory paid sick leave, some tunnel business, the Seattle School Board's new budget, government layoffs and some wayward honeybees. more ›

We first contacted Ballard Bee Company intending to feature a source of locally made honey. But honey, as it turns out, is merely a byproduct of Ballard Bee Company's actual function. Last year, beekeeper Corky Luster decided to start an urban pollination company, and began setting up hives around Seattle in the hopes of helping people take an interest in bees, increase the pollination of the city’s flowers, trees and vegetable gardens, and to give a boost to the dropping honey bee population. more ›

You wouldn't think the age-old roommate battle over who's doing the dishes would have much to do with ant and bee research, but you're wrong! Ha! We win again! more ›