Seattle WA

Washington state lawmakers are weighing a plan that could turn ordinary driveways into legal long-term homes, by allowing people to live year-round in RVs or tiny houses parked in someone else’s backyard or driveway. Reintroduced this session as HB 1443, the proposal would require cities and counties inside urban...

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport is hosting the Fourth Annual Black Makers & Creatives event on March 1 in an effort to put a spotlight on the creativity, culture, and talent of Black artists and creators in the greater Seattle area. The event begins at 1 p.m.,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Wet highways and reduced visibility could impact drivers along I-5 and I-90 before 8 a.m. Thursday as a series of Pacific systems moves into Washington, bringing widespread rain and...

Seattle’s Pacific Science Center is selling a portion of its property to the owners of the Space Needle, including the Boeing IMAX Theater. The private nonprofit is divesting 20%–25% of its total property. The sale also includes Building 1, the Carnevali Pavilion, and part of the Ackerley Family Exhibit Gallery.

Whiskers Lodge is a new, cat-only boarding lodge opening this spring at 4250 Aurora Avenue North, designed entirely around feline comfort and low-stress care. The space is purpose-built to be calm and dog-free, with handcrafted private suites built on our family farm in Woodinville and individualized attention for...

When four-year-old Lena stepped outside her family’s $2.3 million home in Bellevue, Washington, she thought she was about to pet a friendly dog. Instead, within seconds, the wild animal latched onto her palm and tried to drag her away. Her father, Chang Tong, was just steps behind her and reacted instantly, scaring...

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. Destiny...

“Can I put out dog hair or other pet hair for birds to use in their nests?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Gary Smith of Seattle, Washington. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say, “Many kinds of birds, including chickadees and chipping sparrows, regularly use animal hair in the soft lining of their nests....

SEATTLE—The FBI Citizens Academy in Seattle is now accepting applications for a stimulating six- to eight-week program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. During the academy, students gain insight into the structure and operation of FBI field offices and resident...

The man fatally stabbed Feb. 7 at an apartment on the West Hill in Kent has been identified. Edivier Jesus Duran Leal, 27, died from a stab wound of chest, according to the Feb. 10 report by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, which ruled the manner of death as homicide.