Issaquah Police Crack Down on Shoplifting with Arrests and Jail Time in Highlands Area
In a targeted move against retail crime, the Issaquah Police Department recently executed a successful shoplifting enforcement operation in the bustling Highlands area, partnering with Marshalls HomeGoods Loss Prevention. Details disclosed in a social media post by the Issaquah Police illustrate a clear message:...
The Massive Thrift Store In Washington Where $45 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
In Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood sits a treasure hunter’s paradise that might just be the most rewarding shopping expedition in the Pacific Northwest. The Ballard Goodwill isn’t just another thrift store. It’s a sprawling wonderland where one person’s castoffs become another’s prized possessions, all while...
Heavy rain and wind return to western Washington, raising flood concerns once again
WESTERN WASHINGTON — Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington with a third atmospheric river that's expected to cause some rivers to rise again after historic flooding last week. Two more surges of rain are coming, each with its own batch of wind. PHOTOS | Historic flooding across...
Obey evacuation orders, WA governor urges
Emergency evacuations have already been carried out for 250 residents, and while no deaths have been reported, the situation remains critical.
Tens of thousands under threat after major dam breaks in Washington state following days...
The National Weather Service enacted a flood watch in Seattle, Washington, following the failure of the Green River Levee
Historic flooding forces Kent to cancel Christmas Rush Run for the first time in...
The City of Kent has officially canceled its annual Christmas Rush 5K/10K due to flooding levels of nearby rivers.
Kayaker Perishes, Another Hospitalized Following Water Incident Near Seattle’s Ballard Locks
A tragic water incident claimed the life of one kayaker and left another hospitalized near the Ballard Locks on Friday, officials from the Seattle Fire Department reported. Emergency services received a call regarding a kayaker in distress in the vicinity of the 3200 block of W. Commodore Way and quickly responded to...
Bicyclist killed in Beacon Hill hit-and-run
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 38-year-old man riding a bike was hit and killed early Sunday morning in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood.
People Drive From All Over Washington To Hunt For Deals At This Massive Swap...
In the shadow of towering evergreens, where the morning mist still clings to the air, there’s a red building with a bright blue ramp that transforms into a treasure hunter’s paradise every weekend. Frank’s Landing Swap Meet in Olympia isn’t just a market—it’s a cultural phenomenon where bargain-seeking...
Washington Weather Alert: Christmas Travel Dec 19–Dec 23 Travel Prep in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Christmas travel preparations are ramping up across Washington as one of the busiest travel periods of the year approaches, and late-week weather could significantly impact plans...

















