Seattle WA

When the new year rolls in and the Pacific Northwest is draped in its signature winter charm, it's the perfect time to embrace the outdoors. Washington is known for its stunning hiking opportunities, but sometimes, the most fulfilling adventures lie off the beaten path. Enter the Lakemont Trail in Bellevue: a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pierce County, WA – A 64-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide on Herron Island, authorities announced early Thursday morning. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office,...

Both an officer and a suspect are in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting in downtown Bellevue near the Transit Center around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Lake Forest Park Police Commander Ross Adams, spokesperson for the King County Independent Force Investigation Team, told KIRO Newsradio. The Belleve Police...

TUKWILA, Wash. -- With flooding expected to continue into early next week, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson gave an update on the state’s efforts to respond to the disaster now that a federal emergency has been declared.

SEATTLE — It's possible you've seen Santa. Yes, Santa, and possibly Santas - plural. For more than 10 years, a group of paddlers - both stand-up and canoe - have joined to trek across Lake Washington along the I-90 floating bridge between Mercer Island and Seattle. It's a festive...

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has designated Club Dollhouse, a strip club at 10338 Aurora Avenue North, as a nuisance property after an investigation. The investigation, which ended in early December 2025, found illegal alcohol sales, sexual exploitation, and two firearms on the property. One firearm was reported...

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson recently appeared on “The Big O Show” to discuss her transition into office and her administration's priorities, including homelessness and public safety. Wilson announced for the first time that she will keep Shon Barnes as Seattle Police Chief. "I've had several conversations now with...

A routine larceny investigation by the Police Department led to a significant seizure of a firearm from a convicted felon this week. According to a social media post from the Burien Police Department, officers were dispatched to a reported theft at the local Walgreens in Burien. The suspect had fled the scene in a...

In Washington, fish and chips is more than a meal — it’s a coastal ritual. From waterfront counters with gulls circling overhead to cozy pubs that smell of malt vinegar and fresh-fried batter, locals know exactly where to go when the craving hits. These spots don’t need hype...

(The Center Square) – In response to a recent audit by the county auditor, the King County Department of Community and Human Services has begun overhauling its operations, a process that has already uncovered one confirmed loss of public funds. Audit findings from August revealed that DCHS distributed more than $1.5...