FBI Seattle launches ‘Operation Winter Shield’ as cybercrime drains hundreds of millions of dollars...
SEATTLE — The FBI's Seattle field office is sounding the alarm over a rapidly escalating cybercrime crisis, unveiling a nationwide initiative called "Operation Winter Shield" aimed at equipping individuals, businesses, and organizations with the tools they need to fight back against hackers. Cybercrime cost...
CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle Nursery wins top prize at Northwest Flower and Garden Festival
(Photos courtesy West Seattle Nursery) That’s the newest thing flowering for West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) – their Grand Prize trophy from the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival! You might recall their call – and community members’ response – for books to include. Here’s what they became:
Madison Park Neighbors Go to War Over Giant Hillside Redwood
On a steep Madison Park hillside, a century‑old coast redwood has become the flashpoint in a neighborhood showdown. Residents have scrambled to save the massive tree after the homeowner secured a city permit to remove it from a recently subdivided 17,000‑square‑foot lot. The redwood is one of six towering trees on a...
Seattle’s high office vacancy rates showing signs of bottoming out
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle’s office vacancy rates at the end of 2025 reached record highs – some 35% – but the rate of increase is slowing, suggesting the market is stabilizing. Based on a recent report by the real
Fun News: When It Rains, Wear a Hat Instead of Carrying an Umbrella, That...
Michael Patrick Hoyle makes hats that are built to stay put in a Seattle windstorm. Why it matters: In a rainy, gusty city where many locals refuse to carry umbrellas, a well-fitted hat isn’t just fashion; it’s function. State of play: After eight years in Belltown, Hoyle Hat...
Ballard restaurants report break-ins, vandalism and frustration over response
A string of recent break-ins and vandalism incidents has left several Ballard restaurant owners dealing with damage, financial losses, and mounting frustration. Around a half dozen Ballard businesses have sustained damage and loss since the start of the year, including Copine, whose front window was recently broken....
The Return of Pacific Place
A new owner is leading to a new era of experience-led retail in Seattle. Located at 6th Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle, Pacific Place has been a cornerstone of the city’s retail landscape for more than a quarter century. Originally developed by Pine Street Group LLC and...
Washington Weather Alert: Seattle, Spokane Face 70 MPH Wind and Heavy Snow Risk Feb...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Powerful wind gusts and heavy Cascade snow could disrupt travel across Washington beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as an active Pacific pattern strengthens through Monday, March 2....
Seattle police arrest felon armed with knife and machete
Seattle police officers arrested a 42-year-old man after he cut through the wires on a telephone pole in the Chinatown-International District.
This parent balances challenges with grace and strength | Unsung Hero
Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children. Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state. Enjoy their stories. Melissa...
