Woman dies, man hospitalized after early morning head injury incident at Kent park
KENT, Wash. — A woman was found dead and a man was hospitalized after Kent police and Puget Sound Fire responded to a possible overdose call early Wednesday morning at Kaibara Park. Kent patrol officers and Puget Sound Fire were dispatched at 3:50 a.m. to the park at 212...
One Dead After Late-Night Shooting in Renton
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on February 3rd, 2026, officers with Renton Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 3700 block of Northeast 4th Street in Renton. Upon arrival, first responders located one victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Initial 911 callers also reported possible...
Man sentenced after infant tests positive for fentanyl in Puyallup case
Investigators later found that Huisa had given the infant two doses of Narcan because he suspected the child had been exposed to fentanyl or other drugs.
Seattle Driveways Poised To Become The Next Hot Housing Market
Washington state lawmakers are weighing a plan that could turn ordinary driveways into legal long-term homes, by allowing people to live year-round in RVs or tiny houses parked in someone else’s backyard or driveway. Reintroduced this session as HB 1443, the proposal would require cities and counties inside urban...
Washington Late February Weather: 60-70% Storm Surge, Mountain Snow Likely Above 7,000 Feet Feb....
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Wet highways and reduced visibility could impact drivers along I-5 and I-90 before 8 a.m. Thursday as a series of Pacific systems moves into Washington, bringing widespread rain and...
Pacific Science Center Is Selling Boeing IMAX Theater, Additional Property To Owners Of The...
Seattle’s Pacific Science Center is selling a portion of its property to the owners of the Space Needle, including the Boeing IMAX Theater. The private nonprofit is divesting 20%–25% of its total property. The sale also includes Building 1, the Carnevali Pavilion, and part of the Ackerley Family Exhibit Gallery.
Little Girl Nearly Dragged Away by Coyote in Front of Family’s Luxury Home
When four-year-old Lena stepped outside her family’s $2.3 million home in Bellevue, Washington, she thought she was about to pet a friendly dog. Instead, within seconds, the wild animal latched onto her palm and tried to drag her away. Her father, Chang Tong, was just steps behind her and reacted instantly, scaring...
Should You Put Out Dog Hair for Birds to Make Nests?
“Can I put out dog hair or other pet hair for birds to use in their nests?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Gary Smith of Seattle, Washington. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say, “Many kinds of birds, including chickadees and chipping sparrows, regularly use animal hair in the soft lining of their nests....
Peek Inside This Decadent ‘Millionaire-Style’ Airbnb in Seattle
Imagine stepping into a Seattle gem that feels like a Vegas hideaway, complete with golden touches and a piano that’s over a century old.
FBI Seattle 2026 Citizens Academy now accepting applications
SEATTLE—The FBI Citizens Academy in Seattle is now accepting applications for a stimulating six- to eight-week program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. During the academy, students gain insight into the structure and operation of FBI field offices and resident...

















