Tens of thousands under threat after major dam breaks in Washington state following days...
The National Weather Service enacted a flood watch in Seattle, Washington, following the failure of the Green River Levee
Historic flooding forces Kent to cancel Christmas Rush Run for the first time in...
The City of Kent has officially canceled its annual Christmas Rush 5K/10K due to flooding levels of nearby rivers.
Kayaker Perishes, Another Hospitalized Following Water Incident Near Seattle’s Ballard Locks
A tragic water incident claimed the life of one kayaker and left another hospitalized near the Ballard Locks on Friday, officials from the Seattle Fire Department reported. Emergency services received a call regarding a kayaker in distress in the vicinity of the 3200 block of W. Commodore Way and quickly responded to...
Bicyclist killed in Beacon Hill hit-and-run
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 38-year-old man riding a bike was hit and killed early Sunday morning in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood.
People Drive From All Over Washington To Hunt For Deals At This Massive Swap...
In the shadow of towering evergreens, where the morning mist still clings to the air, there’s a red building with a bright blue ramp that transforms into a treasure hunter’s paradise every weekend. Frank’s Landing Swap Meet in Olympia isn’t just a market—it’s a cultural phenomenon where bargain-seeking...
Washington Weather Alert: Christmas Travel Dec 19–Dec 23 Travel Prep in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Christmas travel preparations are ramping up across Washington as one of the busiest travel periods of the year approaches, and late-week weather could significantly impact plans...
Major US city praises groundbreaking ‘flowers’ that provide power for residents: ‘As if you...
Since its installation, the Pacific Science Center’s solar flowers have become a staple. Major US city praises groundbreaking 'flowers' that provide power for residents: 'As if you were the scale of a small insect' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Flooding continues to impact city of Kent Saturday, Dec. 13
Flooding continued to impact the city of Kent on Saturday, Dec. 13, including the cancellation of the annual Christmas Rush 5K/10K run and walk along the Green River. “The river level is up and now flowing onto the course route,” according to a city of Kent social media post Friday afternoon, Dec. 12 announcing the...
Washington Wind Alert Tonight: Gusts Over 45 MPH Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, WA – Widespread gusty winds are expected to impact Western Washington from late Sunday night through Monday, with gusts exceeding 45 mph possible, according to forecasters. According to the...
Historic flooding: King County – Need to know
KIRO 7 is keeping a close eye on the communities impacted by record flooding as Washington is under a state of emergency.
