Community Leaders Convene to ‘Reclaim the Village’ at Garfield High School
Community members, parents, and leaders gathered last month in the Garfield High School Library for “Reclaiming the Village,” an ongoing series of convenings aimed at addressing persistent challenges and restoring the legacy of the historic Central District school. The event brought together stakeholders to discuss...
Gunfire On Pacific Avenue Leaves Tacoma Man Wounded, Suspect Nabbed
A Monday evening shooting on Tacoma’s Pacific Avenue left a man in the hospital and a suspected gunman in handcuffs, according to police. Officers responding to a flurry of 911 calls found a man suffering from gunshot wounds and had him taken to a hospital, where his injuries were described as non-life-threatening. A...
Seattle police searching for 38-year-old woman missing since Feb. 1
A 38-year-old woman has been missing from Seattle since Feb. 1, the Seattle Police Department announced.
Red Light Vintage to stay open following outpouring of community support
Original owner of Red Light Vintage, Tacee Webb, signed the store’s lease Feb 2., taking over ownership and preserving the iconic U-District establishment. The transfer is a welcome relief for fans of the shop, following months of community concern over the shop’s potentially imminent closure. Webb said Red...
Canadian Retailer to Open at Bellevue Square
The Bellevue Collection is debuting a new store from Canadian fashion retailer Garage in May, the Downtown Bellevue Network has reported. According to the article, Zumiez has moved to the former Urbanity space in the Nordstrom Wing. Garage was founded in Montreal and now operates about 300 locations throughout the...
New Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans plans big changes
Each week on The Newsfeed, host Paris Jackson and a team of veteran journalists dive deep into one topic and provide impactful reporting, interviews and community insights from sources you can trust. Each day this week, this post will be updated with a new story from the team. Seattle City...
Washington Weather Alert: Seattle, Spokane See Below-Normal Temps and Prolonged Cold Valentine’s Day Weekend...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A colder-than-normal weather pattern is expected to take hold across Washington heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, bringing sustained below-normal temperatures and an elevated risk...
Mysterious Smoke Smell Sends Seattle Fire Crews Racing To 1st Ave
A strange smoke smell inside a 1st Avenue apartment building had Seattle Fire crews sweeping through the halls on Saturday, as firefighters hunted for any sign of an active fire in the 2900 block. Firefighters Sweep 1st Avenue Building After Odor Report. According to the Seattle Fire Department on X,...
Officers rescue injured owl from highway near Poulsbo
What a sight to behold, as officers drove down a Kitsap County highway. In the dark of night, an injured owl stood motionless on the side of the road. The bird appeared to be severely hurt and unable to fly away. But it was standing upright, its large forward-facing eyes...
This Hits Home: News that impacts Washington families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say in the news that impacts your kids or family? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s...

















