Washington Weather Alert: Warmer Temps Bring Rain, Snow Risk Feb 8–12 in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A wetter and increasingly mild weather pattern is expected to develop across Washington between Saturday, Feb. 8, and Wednesday, Feb. 12, increasing the likelihood of rain and mountain...
Multi-million dollar Highway 99 overhaul could span years, impact small businesses
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Running a small family brewery has been a challenge for Jordan Alanize. He does not need any additional roadblocks. "We already have problems with people noticing us on Highway 99," he said. "It's frustrating." Peace of Mind Brewing sits on a problematic stretch of Highway 99...
Tukwila PD K9 finds suspect with warrant hiding in backyard
Over the weekend, an officer spotted the individual, who was known to police because of the warrant.
With a Year of Zoning Changes Ahead, Mayor Wilson Can Still Put an Urbanist...
The city’s Office of Planning and Community Development rolled out legislation this week that will implement “Phase 2” of the city’s 10-year update to its comprehensive plan, the document that guides density and zoning in Seattle. Former mayor Bruce Harrell officially dubbed the proposal the “One Seattle Plan,” in...
Bellevue Italian restaurant vandalized twice in 3 months; same man arrested for throwing rocks
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A longtime Italian restaurant in Bellevue was vandalized again over the weekend — the second time in three months — and police believe the same man is responsible in both incidents. Officers responded to Andiamo Italian Ristorante, across from the Bellevue Library, around 11...
Bremerton Council responds to Kitsap’s request for shelter funding
The Bremerton City Council continued its conversation about funding for shelter services and affordable housing at its Jan. 28 study session. At the end of last year, Kitsap County officials reached out to Mayor Greg Wheeler about funds for The Salvation Army. The letter was then sent to City Council. “As we cannot...
Cat boarding hotel Whiskers Lodge to open soon in Fremont
A new cat-only boarding hotel called Whiskers Lounge (4250 Aurora Ave N) will soon open in Fremont. Owner Kip Brookbank is opening Whiskers Lounge after a decade working at Amazon, Microsoft, and Xbox. He and his husband, John Hall, are running the lodge together. “We wanted to invest locally and build something...
Tickets for Noah Kahan’s Seattle show soar past $4,000
Indie-folk superstar Noah Kahan’s last stop on his summer tour will be in Seattle, and ticket prices are already soaring. While the Ticketmaster presale doesn’t start until Feb. 10, tickets are going for up to $4,401 each on Gametime. In an effort to protect fans from bots, tickets...
Eviction levels hit an all-time high in Washington state
Washington state and King County recorded more evictions in 2025 than ever before — a sign that the affordability crisis is deepening. The number of eviction cases filed in Washington courts rose to 23,965 in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024. The increase was significantly greater in the Seattle area.
Former UW anesthesiology resident stole patients’ pain meds, used them while on duty
SEATTLE — A former anesthesiology resident who worked at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview, and other UW Medicine hospitals was sentenced Monday for stealing and using powerful narcotic pain medications while treating patients. Andrew Voegel-Podadera, 36, of Seattle, admitted he diverted fentanyl,...
