Pediatric Doctor Charged After Diverting Infant Pain Medication
You'll want to know what happened, who was involved, and how this could affect trust in pediatric care - fast. A pediatric resident at a major Seattle hospital admitted diverting fentanyl and other narcotics meant for infants and young patients, and federal authorities charged him after hospital staff reported...
Washington church challenges permit rule for outdoor homeless shelter
SEATTLE (CN) — A Washington church urged the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday to revive its lawsuit against a city permit policy governing outdoor homeless shelters, arguing the requirement interferes with its religious mission. Burien, a suburb south of Seattle, passed a law in 2023 that bans camping and sleeping...
Suspect bites Tukwila PD officer during arrest
A suspect allegedly bit a police officer’s arm while being detained in Tukwila last night.
Person struck, killed by Amtrak train near Tukwila
A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train late Wednesday south of Tukwila, stalling rail service. The northbound train, headed from Portland to Seattle, struck the person after 9 p.m., Amtrak spokesperson Jason Abrams said in an email. Abrams noted the person was not permitted to be on...
Pharmacist makes late-night trip to ensure cancer patient’s treatment
One Confluence Health pharmacist went above and beyond for a cancer patient’s treatment last week. Since the fall, Confluence Health had been working on implementing a new cancer treatment called BiSpecific T-Cell Engager Therapy, or BiTE, to its system and planned to administer the treatment to a patient with lung...
Social Housing, Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You
After three years, two ballot measures and Tuesday’s City Council vote, Seattle is one step closer to being a more affordable city. On Tuesday night, Seattle Social Housing (SSHD) hosted an event featuring Mayor Katie Wilson, announcing the organization will be receiving $115 million through a voter-approved tax to...
Dozens of cars parked near Lynnwood train station towed during Super Bowl Parade
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Businesses and car owners reported over 55 cars parked near Lynwood City Center Station early Sunday morning to Mary's Towing. Most, if not all, were likely there to catch a train to Seattle for the Super Bowl parade. By midday, a Mary's Towing representative said 25...
Copper wire thieves strike again, shut down light rail between SeaTac and Federal Way
Sound Transit light rail shut down between the Star Lake Station in Kent and the Angle Lake Station in SeaTac for almost three hours on Wednesday after thieves stole copper wire, causing a power issue. The 1 Line’s south extension has only been open since December. But it has experienced...
Washington Health Alert: Silent Blood Pressure Risk Rising This Spring in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SEATTLE — As spring routines shift across Seattle and surrounding communities, Washington health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning: high...
Suspect, victim had confrontation before deadly shooting inside Renton grocery store, docs show
RENTON, Wash. — The man accused of shooting and killing another man inside Los Jalapeños grocery store on Feb. 3 in Renton pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Wednesday. Jose Cruz Victorino, 32, remains in jail on $3 million bail. A pre-trial hearing is set for March...
