Seattle wants to dump package delivery vans for E-bikes
Imagine buzzing delivery bikes zipping through Seattle's streets, making holiday shopping a breeze while cutting down on emissions. Sounds like a win-win, right?
UPDATE: Baby, preschooler taken in Burien found, Amber Alert canceled
8:15 PM: This is the poster for an Amber Alert sent a short time ago, regarding two children taken in Burien:. According to Seattle Police radio, officers are checking out a report of what might be the car in the alert, seen speeding near Highland Park Way and West Marginal, a short time ago, If you have any...
8 Washington Soul Food Kitchens Where Tradition Shapes Every Bite
Washington State has become an unexpected treasure for soul food lovers searching for authentic Southern flavors far from their original roots. From Seattle’s diverse neighborhoods to Tacoma’s historic downtown streets, these kitchens preserve generations of culinary wisdom through recipes handed down across families...
LIVE UPDATES: WA flooding dies down, slides and road closures remain
The major flooding that swept through western Washington this week has largely died down, as the atmospheric river dries out. Communities are now dealing with long cleanup efforts, and other towns have been boxed in by road closures and infrastructure damage. Several rivers crested Thursday and Friday at all-time...
Washington begins to assess damage from record flooding
MONROE — Just days ago, where Brandon Huber was standing near the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers, floodwaters rose to his thighs. The Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue water rescue technician was here near Monroe, saving people, as closed roads became ponds. Down the road, a Dodge Grand Caravan...
Crowned Crane Escapes Zoo in Washington
In Issaquah, Washington, a young East African crowned crane has escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo, triggering a local search and surprising birdwatchers near Lake Sammamish. The crane, known for its golden feathered crest and long legs, was last seen gliding near the boat launch at Lake Sammamish State Park on...
Pacific Coast Weather Outlook: New Years 2026 Preview Washington–Idaho Snow Risk Dec 27–Jan 9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A more active winter pattern is expected to take shape along the Pacific Coast as the New Year approaches, with growing signals for mountain snow, valley rain, and periods of travel...
Another atmospheric river is headed to Western Washington, but it won’t be as bad
As Western Washington reels from catastrophic flooding that swept the areas along major river valleys, another plume of moisture will arrive on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. An atmospheric river rolled into the region Monday, bringing devastating floods to several areas and hitting communities...
Amazon Announces Major Delivery Change Affecting 2,300 Cities
Amazon has sped up delivery time, increased delivery to harder to reach areas around the country, and now the company has announced a major delivery change that will affect more than 2,300 cities and towns. According to Amazon's announcement, those cities and towns will now get "fresh groceries" ...
Places across US seeing a quiet wave of millennial newcomers
Behind the loud headlines about New York and LA, a quieter story is unfolding. Millennials are slipping into smaller hubs, tech corridors, and university towns where salaries stretch further and weekends feel less hectic. These places blend job access, livable rents, and actual community. If you have ever thought...
