Code Red declared as dangerously low blood supply affects hospitals and emergency centers
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington state are facing a severe blood shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in...
Raising Cane’s opens in Seattle Feb. 17
SEATTLE — Seattle is getting it's first Raising Cane's restaurant on Feb. 17, the company announced Thursday. The Louisiana-based restaurant is located at 345 University Way NE. More than 100 workers will be hired. It's the third Raising Cane's in Washington state, after the first opened in Vancouver in...
The 5 Most Passive-Aggressive States in America, Ranked by Locals
5. Washington: The Seattle Freeze and Pacific Northwest Politeness 5. Washington: The Seattle Freeze and Pacific Northwest Politeness (Image Credits: Pixabay) Washington State, particularly the Seattle area, has earned a reputation for what locals call the “Seattle Freeze” or “Northwest Nice,” a phenomenon that...
WA’s culinary scene thrives with 16 James Beard Awards semifinalists
Washington’s dining scene has made a serious statement on the national stage. The semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, with 16 Washington candidates up for an award. The James Beard Foundation calls its awards “the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S.,” the industry’s...
Dog dies, house severely damaged in Seattle fire
SEATTLE — A dog died in a house fire Thursday in Seattle's Roxhill neighborhood, but three people escaped the blaze unharmed. The single-family home in the 9000 block of 34th Avenue Southwest was severely damaged, first responders told KING 5. Three people were inside the house when it caught...
People Drive From All Over Washington To Save Hundreds At This Discount Grocery Store
In a world where grocery bills can make you weep into your wallet, there exists a magical place in Seattle where your dollar stretches further than your grandmother’s famous taffy. Grocery Outlet isn’t just a store – it’s a treasure hunt where bargain-seeking Washingtonians discover gourmet goodies at prices...
Washington’s Magical Outdoor Theater Is A Unique Cinematic Experience In An Emerald Forest
Movie-watching in the modern day is vastly different from the past. You may be curled up on the couch, scrolling through the thousands of options offered by your streaming service and suffering from decision fatigue. Or you could be in a packed cinema, having just shelled out a small fortune for tickets and a...
Washington Mom Charged With Manslaughter in Diabetic Daughter’s Death, Report Says
A Washington mother is facing a manslaughter charge after prosecutors say she drove hundreds of miles with her diabetic daughter in medical crisis, bypassing hospitals until the 10-year-old died on a family trip. Investigators allege the girl, who had Type 1 diabetes, slipped into a fatal coma from untreated...
James Beard Awards 2026 semifinalists: Chefs, restaurants from Washington
SEATTLE — The James Beard Awards announced the semifinalists for 2026 on Wednesday, including several Washington nominations. The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards, established in 1990, recognize chefs, restaurants and others in 25 categories, including for different regions across the country. The...
2 Hikers Dead After Freak Accident Strikes Busy Trail
The pair had plenty of experience in the outdoors.
