Looming federal Medicaid cuts could impact opioid treatment programs in WA: HealthLink
SEATTLE — Medicaid patients undergoing life-saving opioid addiction treatment could see impacts to the future of their coverage, as federal cuts loom this year. Federal Medicaid cuts from The Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in 202,5 will begin taking effect this year. The cuts could eliminate Medicaid coverage for...
Bodycam video of Bellevue officer-involved shooting on hold until trial ends
The public will have to wait to see exactly what happened during an officer-involved shooting at the Bellevue Transit Center back in December. The suspect, Mohamed Bangura, was shot, and an officer was injured. Bellevue police chief requests bodycam video be released. Bellevue Police Chief Wendall Shirley requested...
Man arrested for allegedly recording women in bathroom at Bremerton festival
BREMERTON, Wash. — Authorities are investigating after a man was taken into custody for allegedly recording women inside a restroom at the Krampus Festival in Bremerton. Investigators believe the incident may involve more than one victim and are continuing efforts to identify and notify those affected. Authorities...
Kitsap County deputies need help identifying suspects in Kingston burglary
Kitsap County sheriff’s detectives released surveillance video showing three suspects breaking into a cannabis processing business in Kingston early Jan. 13 and are asking for the public’s help to identify them.
Seattle Tower Soaked, Lender Says Blackstone Ignored $17 Million Leak Nightmare
A German lender says a landmark downtown Seattle office tower has literally been left out in the rain, accusing Blackstone’s property arm of letting the 23-story Exchange Building fall into disrepair as water crept in and maintenance slipped. In a lawsuit, DekaBank claims years of persistent water intrusions and...
SPD Stands by Decision to Promote Administrative Staffer to $315,000-a-Year Top Civilian Job
The Seattle Police Department’s new Chief Operating Officer Sarah Smith, will make almost $315,000 a year—about $12,000 more than her predecessor, Brian Maxey—despite having fewer responsibilities and significantly less experience in public safety or government employment. Smith has been at the city since 2019. Most...
Seattle’s first 2026 homicide stems from a shooting more than 50 years ago
The story of Joseph Garrett’s murder is more than 50 years in the making. His life ended on Jan. 4, making 71-year-old Garrett Seattle’s first homicide of 2026. The shot that killed him was fired in 1973 outside of Garfield High School by a man who was never charged and who also is now dead, according to Seattle...
Washington Weather Alert: Increased Rain and Snow Chances, Mild Conditions Likely Jan 30–Feb 5...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A more active and unsettled weather pattern is expected to take hold across Washington from Friday through early the following week, bringing increased chances for rain and mountain...
UPDATE: ‘Full response’ for house fire in 9200 block of 34th SW (updated Friday...
1:59 PM: Seattle Fire has just arrived at a “working fire” in the 9200 block of 34th SW, just east of the 35th/Barton 7-11. Updates to come. (1st two photos by WSB’s Torin Record-Sand) 2:02 PM: Our crew has arrived – we’re adding a photo – this...
Hands-On Ceramics-Painting Studio Joins The Landing in Renton
Color Me Mine, a national franchise that offers guided ceramic-painting experiences, is joining Renton’s retail shopping center The Landing. This marks the chain's first Washington location. The Renton studio is owned by husband-and-wife team Anna and Steve Yantorni and is expected to open later this month, according...

















