Bodycam Bombshell, Fake 911 Call Leads to Bloody Ambush at Bellevue Transit Hub
Newly surfaced body-worn camera video captures the moment a man allegedly lured Bellevue police officers to the downtown transit center on December 12, 2025, with what investigators say was a bogus 911 call, then suddenly attacked them with a knife. The footage shows the suspect pulling a blade and going after two...
Man attacks medical staff, could have caused explosion inside Seattle hospital, police say
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 29-year-old man was arrested on Saturday morning after destroying a hospital room at Harborview Medical Center.
Restaurant Bill Surprise: Diners Shocked by Hidden Fee
A social media user shared a photo of a receipt from a restaurant, noting that the 'Large Party' fee was added to their bill without any prior notice.
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...
Four Eastside cities unite to form task force targeting street racing and speeding
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Law enforcement agencies from four Eastside cities have launched a regional task force aimed at curbing reckless driving, excessive speeding, and street racing. Police departments representing Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, and Kirkland on Thursday announced the creation of the Eastside Safe Streets...
