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Volunteers from around the Sound spent their holiday cleaning a large homeless encampment in North Beacon Hill, sometimes referred to as the ‘jungle’

In a Seattle courtroom last week a judge issued a determination that has stirred conversation across the Pacific Northwest. The proceedings centered on a man facing charges in the death of a University of Washington student and ended with a finding that he lacks the ability to participate meaningfully in his own defens

A backyard Fourth of July warmup in Seattle went sideways Friday when a stash of large, club-style fireworks set a neighbor's house on fire and sent a wave of 911 calls across the block from people convinced they were hearing gunshots. Seattle Fire Department crews quickly knocked down the blaze, and officials say no o

Earlier this week, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a plan to “reset and stabilize” the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The plan prioritizes maintaining services for people experiencing homelessness and launches actions to improve oversight and protect p

Tourists from Canada account for the vast majority of international visitors to Bellingham, Seattle and other cities in Washington state. Whatcom County is one of the three busiest land border crossings between the United States and Canada, as the Herald previously reported. Canadians accounted for the largest portion

Crews will reduce NE Cherry Valley Road near house number 29106 from Monday, July 6, to Thursday, July 9, 2026, between 7 am and 3 pm each day to complete roadway repairs ahead of paving later this summer. Flaggers will direct two-way traffic through the work zone, and all vehicles...

Fireworks are an essential part of a classic Fourth of July. In Seattle, Dave Fitzgibbon’s team from Western Display Fireworks has been hard at work planning the light show for Seafair on Saturday.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will close four Interstate 5 off-ramps on Saturday night, July 4, following the City of Seattle’s Fourth of July celebrations.

I have spent the better part of a decade chasing the perfect crust, fueled by a dangerous mixture of curiosity and unyielding hunger. My search has led me down rain-slicked alleyways and into crowded dining rooms where the air is thick with the scent of fermented dough and blistering mozzarella. I’ve developed a reputa

Last month, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) was involved in a brief chase with a driver who stole a truck and a trailer that had a horse inside.