Olympia Teen Left With 43 Broken Bones After Suspected I‑5 DUI Hit-and-Run
A 19-year-old Olympia motorcyclist, identified by family as Aadin Gosser, is fighting through a grueling recovery in the hospital after a car allegedly sideswiped his motorcycle on I‑5 northbound on Tuesday. He was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken...
Sound Transit 1 Line restored after copper theft; 2 Line remains down
Sound Transit is still working on fully opening the 2 Line after the overhead contact system was damaged, according to The Seattle Times. 2 Line service is suspended between the Bel-Red and Downtown Redmond stations, Sound Transit stated. Currently, there is no ETA for reopening. Light rail service was also...
Mayor Katie Wilson: “If We Turned Off the Cameras, It Would Become More Difficult...
Seattle Nice went in-depth with Mayor Katie Wilson this week, in a packed interview about her first six weeks in office. Supporters who have been disappointed by her lack of decisive action on police surveillance cameras will definitely want to tune in, as will those who are interested in how she plans to add 1,000...
FBI Seattle launches ‘Operation Winter Shield’ as cybercrime drains hundreds of millions of dollars...
SEATTLE — The FBI's Seattle field office is sounding the alarm over a rapidly escalating cybercrime crisis, unveiling a nationwide initiative called "Operation Winter Shield" aimed at equipping individuals, businesses, and organizations with the tools they need to fight back against hackers. Cybercrime cost...
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...
