Woman found dead in Highland Park RV
SFD and SPD were called to that RV on 9th SW between SW Barton and SW Henderson a short time ago; a 911 caller asked for medical help for a woman. As soon as SFD got there, they radioed that she was an “obvious DOA.” They subsequently called for police and the Medical Examiner’s Office, which will investigate the...
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Spring Heat Surge Could Push Portland-Seattle Into the 70s March...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A surge of unusually warm spring weather could spread across the Pacific Northwest during St. Patrick’s Day week as a strong ridge of high pressure builds along the West Coast....
As Washington state grocery stores shutter, lawmakers struggle to respond
When Fred Meyer announced it was closing five underperforming" Seattle-area stores last year, it was the public-relations equivalent of kicking a bees' nest. Tempers ran especially hot in places like Seattle's Lake City and Tacoma's South End, where grocery options were already limited and many lower-income and older...
Is homeownership only for the wealthy? Seattle buyers now need $182K income
To afford a home in Seattle, the numbers continue to reach historic levels. According to Redfin Real Estate, the income needed to afford a home in Seattle is $182,766. Redfin also found that the median household income is $131,906. The numbers become even more daunting when examining the share of income needed to...
FOUND KITTEN: Alki area – March 6, 2026 7:15 pm
This kitten has been roaming our street for a couple of days at the 2500 block of 56th Ave SW. Several neighbors have commented that they have seen or heard his constant crying. I brought him inside and he ate a ton of food so I think he’s been away from home for days. He is friendly and purrs so is not feral. He...
16 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Seattle
The Emerald City is known for having fantastic food. From Seattle oyster spots to Seattle bagel spots, the range that this hub on Puget Sound has is vast. While the city is famous for its seafood, Scandinavian fare, coffee houses, and bakeries, locals know that the Italian scene, taquerias, and sandwich shops are...
South Wind And Slick Roads Poised To Snarl Seattle Commute
Seattle is waking up to gray skies and a soggy start on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with temperatures in the low 50s and light rain set to become more likely through the afternoon. The high should land near 55°F, and south-southwest breezes will crank up as the day wears on. Expect slower traffic and splashy sidewalks...
UPDATE: 2,000+-customer, 1-hour power outage after tree limb falls on wire along Highland Park...
4:21 PM: More news from Highland Park Way hill today – this time, a power outage. More than 2,000 customers are out after, according to a 911 dispatch, tree limb(s) fell on wires at Highland Park Way and Othello. Updates to come. 4:38 PM: SCL confirms “tree/vegetation” as the...
Authorities give first update more than a week after mass stabbing on Key Peninsula
Authorities have given the first update in a deadly mass stabbing that happened on the Key Peninsula late last month.
North Shorewood Family Fight Erupts In Gunfire, Brother Shot
A quiet North Shorewood evening turned chaotic Saturday when a family dispute escalated into gunfire near 25th Avenue SW and SW 107th Street, leaving one man with an abdominal gunshot wound and prompting a major law-enforcement response. Deputies converged on a residence at the intersection as they worked to secure...
