Vigil held for 2 teens killed near Rainier Beach High School
SEATTLE — Family and friends gathered in Rainier Beach Saturday to honor two teenagers killed in a shooting Friday afternoon. The teen victims have not been officially identified by police, their schools, or the King County Medical Examiner's Office, but several posts online have been made in tribute to the two young...
Seattle man convicted in King County carjacking spree that began in Kent, included shooting...
A 25-year-old Seattle man has been convicted in federal court for a series of armed carjackings across King County that began in Kent and included shooting one victim to steal his vehicle, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington. A jury on Thursday, Jan....
CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle firefighter Patrick Dunn celebrates retirement
Earlier this week, while monitoring SFD radio calls, we heard the dispatcher make a short announcement about a firefighter’s impending retirement, with well-wishes for the firefighter, Patrick Dunn, described as most recently serving on Ladder 13, the fire truck based at Station 37 in Sunrise Heights. This morning,...
Seattle Renters’ Commission Seeks New Members to Shape Housing Policy
Attention all renters in Seattle: if you're looking to have a direct influence on the policies that affect your living situation, it's time to consider joining the Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). The city is on the hunt for community members to take on three available spots within the commission, as reported by...
11 Washington Food Trucks That Would Fix Your Hometown’s Lunch Problem
At some point in Washington, I realized lunch didn’t need saving. It already had heroes. They didn’t wear capes or have origin movies, but they did roll in on four wheels and show up exactly when hunger hit hardest. I watched office workers, students, and very serious adults light up like extras in a Marvel cameo the...
Measles cases spike nationwide as Washington reports new potential exposures
At least 588 measles cases were reported nationwide in January as Washington health officials monitor growing local activity, including an outbreak in Snohomish County and a new King County case tied to possible public exposure.
$50,000 worth of Seahawks jerseys stolen from Seattle sports shop
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says thieves stole over $50,000 worth of Seahawks jerseys from the Pro Image Sports shop next to Lumen Field on Sunday morning.
Domestic violence suspect leads police on chase in Tacoma
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said a 42-year-old man accused of domestic violence and threatening to kill a woman was arrested following a chase on Wednesday.
Man arrested on federal charges linked to stolen Auburn plane was flying high on...
SEATTLE — A man from Pomona, California, has been arrested and charged with operating an unregistered aircraft at municipal airports in Washington state and California, following an investigation by the FBI. Christian Estoque, 38, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged in a federal criminal complaint filed in...
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Limited Rain/Snow Ahead for Seattle, Tacoma Feb 5–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – The Pacific Northwest moves into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a dominant above-normal temperature pattern, bringing milder-than-average conditions and limited chances for rain or snow...

















