Sea Lion Radio brings Seattle's barks, bleats and yaps to the world
EnvironmentLocal NewsPuget Sound Sea Lion Radio brings Seattle’s barks, bleats and yaps to the world Aug. 9, 2026 at 6:00 am Listen to article Make us a preferred source By David Gutman Seattle Times staff reporter What does Seattle sound like?Is it Pike Place fishmongers hawking salmon? The thwack, thrum and hiss of an espresso shot?
- ▪EnvironmentLocal NewsPuget Sound Sea Lion Radio brings Seattle’s barks, bleats and yaps to the world Aug.
- ▪9, 2026 at 6:00 am Listen to article Make us a preferred source By David Gutman Seattle Times staff reporter What does Seattle sound like?Is it Pike Place fishmongers hawking salmon?
- ▪The thwack, thrum and hiss of an espresso shot?
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| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:11:19 +0000 |
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EnvironmentLocal NewsPuget Sound Sea Lion Radio brings Seattle’s barks, bleats and yaps to the world Aug. 9, 2026 at 6:00 am Updated Aug. 9, 2026 at 6:00 am Listen to article Make us a preferred source By David Gutman Seattle Times staff reporter What does Seattle sound like?Is it Pike Place fishmongers hawking salmon? The roar of hydros and the Blue Angels? The unnerving crinkle of wrinkly Gore-Tex? The thwack, thrum and hiss of an espresso shot? Distorted guitar and grungy angst?For Chris Mills, the city sounds like sea lions. From maybe October through June, Mills’ west Ballard home is overcome — overwhelmed? — by barks, bleats, calls, yaps and cries. The sea lions of Shilshole Bay scream at everything, all the time.
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