Man attacks medical staff, could have caused explosion inside Seattle hospital, police say
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 29-year-old man was arrested on Saturday morning after destroying a hospital room at Harborview Medical Center.
Restaurant Bill Surprise: Diners Shocked by Hidden Fee
A social media user shared a photo of a receipt from a restaurant, noting that the 'Large Party' fee was added to their bill without any prior notice.
Washington Weather Alert Today: 34–40° Rain/Snow Mix and Icy Roads in Seattle Through Monday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington’s damp chill is settling in this morning, with gray clouds hanging low over Seattle and temperatures stuck near 41 degrees. Light rain is already dotting windshields, and roads across King County...
Major U.S. Airport Unveils $546 Million Revamp Featuring High-Tech Security Checkpoints
You’ll notice clearer, faster security and a smoother walk from curb to gate as Seattle–Tacoma International...
Man accused of leading cartel-linked Puget Sound drug ring pleads not guilty
A man who allegedly led a violent drug trafficking organization in the Puget Sound region pleaded not guilty in Seattle court Thursday.
Bellingham could see flurries next week as wintry weather returns to lowlands
A cold air mass dipping south from the Gulf of Alaska is going to shake Whatcom County out of its recent warm spell, sending temperatures below seasonable levels and bringing the possibility of lowland snow later next week. Whatcom County residents could be seeing a few flurries or a rain-snow mix in the early...
Crowds gather in Bellevue, WA in support of Iranian protests
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the downtown Bellevue area on Valentine's Day for an event to "get together and demand action from the world" amid protests in Iran, according to Voice of Iran. The organization says they are acting in solidarity with the Lion and Sun Revolution...
Four Eastside cities unite to form task force targeting street racing and speeding
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Law enforcement agencies from four Eastside cities have launched a regional task force aimed at curbing reckless driving, excessive speeding, and street racing. Police departments representing Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, and Kirkland on Thursday announced the creation of the Eastside Safe Streets...
Seattle Barrel Shop Smacked With $150K Toxic Waste Fine
State regulators have come down hard on Seattle Barrel Company, hitting the longtime drum‑refurbishing operation with a $150,000 penalty after finding it repeatedly fell short on basic rules for handling dangerous waste at its Seattle facility. During a 2025 inspection, regulators say the company failed to properly...
10 children in CPS custody after Maple Valley death investigation
KCSO reports that four families were living in the home with 10 children under the age of 10, including at least one infant.
