Washington Weather Alert Today: 34–40° Rain/Snow Mix and Icy Roads in Seattle Through Monday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington’s damp chill is settling in this morning, with gray clouds hanging low over Seattle and temperatures stuck near 41 degrees. Light rain is already dotting windshields, and roads across King County...
Where to cry in Seattle on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day can be painful for people who've lost a loved one, had a bad break-up or been ghosted. Why it matters: Some of us want wind, water and an emotional release instead of candlelight and chocolates. That's why we've pulled together some of our favorite places to cry. ⛴️ On the ferry at dusk Stand on the...
Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer
SEATTLE, WA – On Tuesday, a judge will decide whether or not to approve a $29 million settlement between the city of Seattle and the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India who, in
Man who exchanged gunfire with Seattle police charged with assault
A 62-year-old Kansas man has been charged with assaulting law enforcement officers in connection with a police shootout on Thursday evening in Ballard. Christopher Michael Bowman is charged with first- and second-degree assault for allegedly shooting at Seattle police officers Jonathan Lupastean and Bailey Person....
Bellingham could see flurries next week as wintry weather returns to lowlands
A cold air mass dipping south from the Gulf of Alaska is going to shake Whatcom County out of its recent warm spell, sending temperatures below seasonable levels and bringing the possibility of lowland snow later next week. Whatcom County residents could be seeing a few flurries or a rain-snow mix in the early...
Crowds gather in Bellevue, WA in support of Iranian protests
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the downtown Bellevue area on Valentine's Day for an event to "get together and demand action from the world" amid protests in Iran, according to Voice of Iran. The organization says they are acting in solidarity with the Lion and Sun Revolution...
Seattle Barrel Shop Smacked With $150K Toxic Waste Fine
State regulators have come down hard on Seattle Barrel Company, hitting the longtime drum‑refurbishing operation with a $150,000 penalty after finding it repeatedly fell short on basic rules for handling dangerous waste at its Seattle facility. During a 2025 inspection, regulators say the company failed to properly...
10 children in CPS custody after Maple Valley death investigation
KCSO reports that four families were living in the home with 10 children under the age of 10, including at least one infant.
Authorities Investigate Family Tragedy Involving Mother and Two Sons
You find yourself pulled into a quiet neighborhood turned crime scene, where authorities now probe how a mother and two sons were found dead. Officials say the case appears to be an apparent murder-suicide, and investigators are piecing together timelines, welfare checks, and past domestic calls to understand what...
Still Calling It Sea-Tac? The Seattle-Tacoma Airport Wants You To Call It SEA
What do you call Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you’re from the area, you probably say “Sea-Tac”—but the airport would actually rather you didn’t. Officials are encouraging travelers to shorten the airport name to “SEA” instead of “Sea-Tac,” and to say it letter by letter: S-E-A.
