Washington Space Weather Alert: Aurora Possible Tonight in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A space weather alert is in effect tonight as a rare G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm creates favorable conditions for the Northern Lights to be visible across parts of Washington,...
Family identifies man in Redmond ICE arrest
REDMOND, Wash. — The family of the man arrested by ICE in Redmond on Jan. 11 is speaking out. Sofia, who asked KING 5 not to use her real name out of fear for her safety, said she first learned her uncle was taken into custody after seeing photos and video shared online.
Bank robbery note, dropped in Washington Goodwill, leads to suspect
An unexpected find at a Seattle Goodwill led to the arrest of a suspected bank robber over the weekend, according to police. On Friday afternoon, a man entered the Columbia Bank on Broadway Avenue East. He approached the teller with a robbery note, saying he was armed with a gun and demanded cash. The teller gave the...
Seattle’s Gadget Revolt, Fix-It Law Frees Tech From Repair Lockdown
Washington residents now have legal backup when they decide to fix their own busted tech. Instead of being funneled straight to manufacturer repair centers, people with broken phones, laptops or common household appliances can turn to independent shops, backed by a new state law that forces manufacturers to share...
Seattle pot shop employee run over by shoplifter now in the ICU
The employee, a father of two, was rushed to Harborview with head injuries and a broken ankle.
Injured hiker rescued from Mount Baker
Bellingham Mountain Rescue helped rescue a backcountry hiker over the weekend after they injured their leg.
Future of Seattle’s Gas Works Park up in the air after falling deaths, safety...
SEATTLE — The future of Seattle’s iconic Gas Works Park could be decided this week as city officials consider whether to remove climbable features from the park’s historic industrial structures, a move supporters say is necessary for safety, but critics argue would fundamentally alter the landmark. The...
Seattle Mayor Proudly Admits She Will Not Seek Probe Into Somali Scammers
Democratic Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson told a reporter during a January interview that she was not asking for any investigation into potential welfare fraud involving Somalis. Wilson’s comments resurfaced Monday in a post on X from LibsofTikTok after initially being posted on the site by KOMO, a Seattle-area TV...
Marina Mercantile is a Des Moines gem serving up afternoon tea, specialty foods &...
Tucked away in the heart of Des Moines, Marina Mercantile is a local gem offering delightful treats, afternoon tea, and an array of gourmet groceries. A charming lovely cafe, bar, and shop, Marina Mercantile also offers interactive events, specialty foods, and craft cocktails blending charm, quality, and diversity...
Two Kitsap woman killed by falling tree on Lena Lake trail in Olympics
Two Kitsap County women were killed when a tree fell on the trail to Lower Lena Lake in the Olympia National Forest on Jan. 15. Three friends, Christine Mutchler, Kathy Pickard and Kathy Todd, had initially planned to ski at Crystal Mountain last Thursday, but changed plans due to the poor snow conditions of the mild...
