Major US city praises groundbreaking ‘flowers’ that provide power for residents: ‘As if you...
Since its installation, the Pacific Science Center’s solar flowers have become a staple. Major US city praises groundbreaking 'flowers' that provide power for residents: 'As if you were the scale of a small insect' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Flooding continues to impact city of Kent Saturday, Dec. 13
Flooding continued to impact the city of Kent on Saturday, Dec. 13, including the cancellation of the annual Christmas Rush 5K/10K run and walk along the Green River. “The river level is up and now flowing onto the course route,” according to a city of Kent social media post Friday afternoon, Dec. 12 announcing the...
Washington Wind Alert Tonight: Gusts Over 45 MPH Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, WA – Widespread gusty winds are expected to impact Western Washington from late Sunday night through Monday, with gusts exceeding 45 mph possible, according to forecasters. According to the...
Historic flooding: King County – Need to know
KIRO 7 is keeping a close eye on the communities impacted by record flooding as Washington is under a state of emergency.
Seattle wants to dump package delivery vans for E-bikes
Imagine buzzing delivery bikes zipping through Seattle's streets, making holiday shopping a breeze while cutting down on emissions. Sounds like a win-win, right?
No one injured in carport fire in Mountlake Terrace early Friday
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today?. No one was injured in a fire that broke out in the carport of a one-story home in the 23100 block of 46th Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace early Friday morning, South County Fire said. Firefighters responded...
John Braun commentary: Good news for area power plant, but trouble remains for region’s...
Many in our state are probably too busy dealing with the effects of the latest “atmospheric river” to think about how winter will soon bring its own weather challenges. State lawmakers need to be thinking about it, however. A stretch of sub-freezing temperatures could leave our region’s energy grid struggling to...
Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão opens first rooftop lounge location in Seattle
SEATTLE — Fogo de Chão just opened its first Rooftop Next Level Lounge in downtown Seattle. The well-known restaurant from Brazil's rooftop location is at 400 University St., adjacent to Rainier Square. The restaurant's bar manager, Derrick DeHerrera, stopped by KING 5 to talk about the opening. DeHerrera,...
What the male deep-sea anglerfish taught me about dating in Seattle
After an 11-year relationship ended, I moved from the suburbs to Seattle and, once an appropriate amount of time had passed, began to integrate myself into the Seattle dating scene. As I’ve gone through this new chapter in my life, I have realized a couple of things, not only in myself, but also about what this city...
Two people found dead after mobile home fire in Bothell
BOTHELL, Wash. — Two people were found dead following a mobile home fire in Bothell Saturday night. Bothell Fire Department crews were dispatched after 8:00 p.m. to a reported residential fire at the Twin Creeks Mobile Home Park. When firefighters arrived, they encountered heavy fire coming from the structure, which...

















