Bellevue hit as Amazon and T-Mobile slash jobs amid restructuring and shifting economy
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Amazon and T-Mobile are slashing hundreds of jobs in Bellevue and across Washington state, dealing a major blow to the region’s tech-heavy workforce as companies restructure amid shifting economic and industry pressures. “We have employees here whose husbands work at T-Mobile and Amazon, or wives,...
WA country singer takes home a win at the Grammys
A major win for a Washington artist at the Grammys this weekend.
Seattle-based outdoor retailer expected to close all North American stores
A legacy outdoor retailer may soon shutter all physical stores after 106 years on the scene. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at [email protected]. Seattle-based Eddie Bauer is reportedly planning to wipe its entire brick-and-mortar footprint and shift operations entirely...
Jedd Fisch lands the top 2027 recruit in the entire state of Idaho
Another impressive pickup for Fisch for the 2027 recruiting class. The Huskies now have a top-20 class in 2027, in the early days.
1 dead in Des Moines house fire
DES MOINES, Wash. — One person died in a house fire in Des Moines on Sunday night, according to the Des Moines Police Department. South King firefighters responded to the 1400 block of South 216th Street just after 6:30 p.m. after multiple 911 calls about a house fire. During...
Seattle to Receive $323m to Expand US Icebreaker Base for Polar Security Cutters
The US Coast Guard has confirmed plans to spend $323 million expanding and modernizing its Seattle icebreaker base, underscoring the service’s push to strengthen its Arctic presence as new heavy icebreakers enter the fleet later this decade. The commitment was confirmed during congressional questioning when Ranking...
Seattle nonprofit takes ‘Housing First’ approach to helping those experiencing homelessness
SEATTLE — Local community leaders are stepping onto the dance floor next month with one shared goal: to help end homelessness in our region. I'm one of eight "celebrity" dancers taking part in Seattle Dances, each working to raise $50,000 for Plymouth Housing -- a nonprofit that provides permanent housing and support...
Man convicted in gunpoint carjacking spree that began in Kent and spanned nearby cities
SEATTLE — A 25-year-old Seattle man was convicted earlier this week in U.S. District Court of multiple carjacking and gun charges stemming from a violent, daylong crime spree across King County 4 years ago. Maar Teng Rambang was found guilty of three counts of carjacking and three counts of...
Multiple Seattle schools delay classes after deadly shooting near Rainier Beach High, $5k reward...
Four schools within the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) District are delaying classes in the Rainier Beach area after a deadly shooting killed two teenagers Friday. South Shore PK-8 will start with a two-hour delay at 10:55 a.m., while Rainier Beach High School, Alan T. Sugiyama High School, and Interagency Academy...
Washington Weather: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Seattle, Spokane
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Olympia, Washington – Winter may not be ready to fade across Washington, as Groundhog Day tradition and long-range climate signals both suggest a slower transition into spring. Punxsutawney Phil saw his...
