Prices on the WA. State ferries just went up if you use plastic
Washington State's ferry system is a beloved fixture, but changes are coming that might ruffle some commuter feathers.
La Niña fades as WA faces warm, dry spring and summer forecast
The latest seasonal weather outlook from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center was recently released. What does this spring and summer look like?. These seasonal weather outlooks provide the odds on temperature and precipitation trends of above, below, or near average – much like taking 100 poker...
4 local police departments band together to catch street racers, speeders
Police departments on the east side of Lake Washington are working together to catch speeders, reckless drivers, and street racers. It is a problem with deadly consequences. Four departments: Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Redmond have formed the Eastside Safe Streets Task Force. “If folks choose to drive...
Docs: Bail set for suspect who could have caused explosion at Harborview during hospital...
Bail has been set at $250,000 for a man accused of assaulting Harborview Medical Center staff last week as he allegedly tore up a hospital room during a stay.
Report reveals the lead-up, the missteps, and the lessons from Oakley Carlson’s disappearance
A report is revealing new details about the issues and concerns leading up to Oakley Carlson’s disappearance and presumed death. Oakley, then 5-years-old when she was last seen around February 2021, was pronounced legally dead in July 2025. Her parents, Andrew Carlson and Jordan Bowers, were never charged for...
Washington Weather Alert Today: 29° Freeze in Seattle as Rain/Snow Moves In by Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, WA – The air bites along the waterfront this morning, and frost clings to parked cars across Seattle. At 29 degrees, it feels like midwinter again. As of mid-morning, Boeing Field reports 29°F with...
People Drive From All Over Washington To Hunt For Treasures At This Massive Outlet...
Washingtonians have a secret they’ve been keeping from the rest of the country – a retail paradise where designer labels don’t require a second mortgage. Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip has become a shopping mecca that draws bargain hunters from every corner of the Evergreen State and beyond.
6 U.S. Cities Where Fear Of Homelessness Has Reached Crisis Levels, Survey Finds
Travel can be a mood-lifter, but big-city reality sometimes hits fast. In several major U.S. metros, resident polling and the federally required “point-in-time” style counts keep pointing to the same stress points: housing insecurity, visible ... Read more
Pike Place Market in Seattle to receive new sign
SEATTLE – Pike Place Market is set to receive a new sign, according to recent reports. Photos posted by Seattle Submissions showed a "Pike Place" sign being transported on a truck. Plumb Signs confirmed that the truck belonged to them. The company stated that the sign was on its...
A guide to Bellevue’s best Chinese food
While Seattle food lovers flock to Richmond, BC, Bellevue has steadily become home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse and authentic Chinese food. Seattle Times food writer Tan highlights the regional specialties worth crossing the 520 bridge for.
