How Seattle’s racial makeup is changing
Seattle continued to grow more racially diverse in 2024, led by a significant increase in the city's Asian population, new census data shows. And if the trend continues, the city will no longer have one majority race within the next decade. The estimated number of Asian people residing in Seattle...
Through protests and vigils on Beacon Ave, Rodriguez’s friends refuse to let them be...
Friends and supporters of Alley Rodriguez have shut down traffic at the intersection of S Stevens Street and Beacon Avenue S multiple times since Rodriguez was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene December 14. In all my years writing Seattle Bike Blog, I have never seen a community response quite like...
Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges
A 19-year-old man died as a result of a car crash in Federal Way on Pacific Highway, resulting in an 18-year-old man facing vehicular homicide and vehicular assault charges. According to Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Buchanan, at about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 10, officers responded to an injury collision in the...
Washington Winter Fire Warning: Bathroom Exhaust Fans at Risk in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington — Washington homeowners and apartment residents are being urged to inspect bathroom exhaust fans this winter amid warnings that aging or poorly maintained units can overheat and ignite...
National Spotlight: Dateline NBC Covers Missing WA Teen
A chilling story unfolds in Port Orchard. A missing teen, a dark SUV, and a mother’s relentless quest for answers
WA could reach record warm temperatures this January
If it feels warmer than usual, you’re not imagining it. The dry weather this month could push Washington into record warm temperatures for the month of January.
Load shift causes sheets of metal to pierce semi truck cab, Washington State Patrol...
A truck driver escaped without injury after a load shift sent sheets of metal into the back of the cab of a semi truck, according to Washington State Police (WSP). On January 12, 2026, WSP troopers responded to I-90 westbound to I-405 in the Bellevue area for an accident involving a commercial semi truck hauling […] ...
Women gives fake name to avoid warrant arrest in Kent, police say
The Kent Police Department (KPD) says a woman tried to fool officers in an attempt to avoid an arrest for a felony warrant.
FOLLOWUP: Lee’s Produce reopens; celebration of life February 1 for owner Nam Suk Nasatka
The 1-5 pm gathering on Sunday, February 1, is planned at The Cove in Normandy Park (1500 SW Shorebrook Drive). Ms. Nasatka had worked at Lee’s for more than 40 years, and after the first 10 years, became its owner. She was 75 years old. Andrew January 12, 2026...
John Curley returns to KIRO Newsradio with a new face
KIRO host John Curley returned to work Monday after a brief absence last week — this time with a new face. “Look at my face. It’s your fault. I’m a monster. It’s your fault,” Curley exclaimed on Monday, kicking off his return. “I’ll never be on the cover of TV Guide. It’s your fault. My future is in radio.”
