Madison Park Neighbors Go to War Over Giant Hillside Redwood
On a steep Madison Park hillside, a century‑old coast redwood has become the flashpoint in a neighborhood showdown. Residents have scrambled to save the massive tree after the homeowner secured a city permit to remove it from a recently subdivided 17,000‑square‑foot lot. The redwood is one of six towering trees on a...
Seattle’s high office vacancy rates showing signs of bottoming out
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle’s office vacancy rates at the end of 2025 reached record highs – some 35% – but the rate of increase is slowing, suggesting the market is stabilizing. Based on a recent report by the real
The Return of Pacific Place
A new owner is leading to a new era of experience-led retail in Seattle. Located at 6th Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle, Pacific Place has been a cornerstone of the city’s retail landscape for more than a quarter century. Originally developed by Pine Street Group LLC and...
Washington Weather Alert: Seattle, Spokane Face 70 MPH Wind and Heavy Snow Risk Feb...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Powerful wind gusts and heavy Cascade snow could disrupt travel across Washington beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as an active Pacific pattern strengthens through Monday, March 2....
This parent balances challenges with grace and strength | Unsung Hero
Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children. Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state. Enjoy their stories. Melissa...
REVIEW: Wendy’s Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger
When I first saw promotional pictures of Wendy’s new Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger, I thought the chain was offering a value menu item—something that doesn’t take a big bite out of your wallet. However, after looking at its price in the Wendy’s app, my jaw dropped enough to fit two of these Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburgers...
‘Empathy gone wrong’: Former city attorney says Seattle should follow San Francisco’s tougher approach...
San Francisco’s mayor signed legislation to arrest drug users and put them in the city’s Rapid Enforcement, Support, Evaluation, and Triage (RESET) Center, ABC 7 reported Tuesday. Former Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison told “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio that she liked the idea and urged...
Brazen heist threatens future of Seattle’s Brown Sugar Baking Company
SEATTLE — A beloved bakery in Seattle’s Central District is asking for help after thieves pulled off a calculated heist that left the owner heartbroken and her small business reeling. Lillian E. Hill, the owner of Brown Sugar Baking Company, says the thieves took about $8,500 worth of...
Nisqually earthquake anniversary highlights need-to-know hazards
Twenty-five years ago this month, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake hit the Puget Sound area, rocking the ground for 40 seconds or more and causing several billion dollars in damage. As the anniversary approaches, the Washington Military Department’s Emergency Management Division is encouraging residents to...
Man who survived sailboat explosion near Port Townsend shares story from burn unit
GLEN COVE, Wash. — Two men are recovering at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after they survived a sailboat explosion and fire near Port Townsend on Sunday. Walter Bastedo, 71, told KING 5 the explosion happened in "microseconds" as he was lighting the camp stove on the 50-foot wooden boat in Glen Cove.
