Why Do People Believe a Mayoral Candidate Can Reduce Seattle’s High Housing Costs?
The question of whether a mayoral candidate can influence Seattle's high housing costs has sparked a lively debate. The initial assertion is that a mayor has no power to lower housing costs, as these are determined by supply and demand, particularly in a city with a high demand to live and high-paying tech jobs.
Man prowling multiple cars in Puyallup seen stealing shoes from doorstep, sheriff says
A man who was seen prowling around a Puyallup neighborhood was caught on Ring video camera stealing shoes from a resident’s doorstep on October 28, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) says.
Thousands in Pierce County are without power due to widespread outages
Thousands of Pierce County residents are without power from Peninsula Light Co. and Puget Sound Energy outages. Peninsula Light customers can attribute their lack of power Saturday morning due to a fallen tree on transmission lines, according to Tacoma Public Utilities senior communications manager Erin Babbo....
Police: Security guard arrested in shooting outside Pioneer Square nightclub
The Seattle Police Department says they are investigating a shooting that happened outside a nightclub, leaving a 27-year-old man seriously injured.
Washington – Missing Child Alert: 12-Year-Old Asaiah Bullplume Last Seen in Renton
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Renton, WA – Washington State Patrol has activated a Missing Indigenous Person Alert on behalf of the Renton Police Department for 12-year-old Asaiah Bullplume, who was last seen around 2 p.m. on Thursday,...
Police searching for pumpkin-smashing suspect after shooting in Queen Anne
The Seattle Police Department says they are searching for a pumpkin-smashing suspect who fired a gun during an argument on Roy Street.
Seattle police shoot, kill man seen with ax in Sodo
A man was fatally shot by Seattle police late Thursday afternoon after he had been seen with an ax in Sodo and later was found to have a gun, according to the King County sheriff's office. King County Sheriff's Office Deputy Mike Mellis said in a news release that at...
With SNAP benefits cut off, Seattle mulls emergency food assistance
SEATTLE — With monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown, Seattle will vote on Monday to help bridge the gap. On Monday, the Seattle City Council will vote to review a civil emergency proclamation to unlock local...
‘People wanted to ditch the switch’: Daylight saving time continues despite broad frustration
As you change your clocks this weekend to mark the end of daylight saving time, you might think: Didn't we end this?. Technically, yes, though it seems likely the biannual time change will continue for the foreseeable future. The tradition dates back to 1933, when Seattle became the first city...
Seattle & Tacoma restaurants offer free meals as SNAP benefits face shutdown uncertainty
SEATTLE — SNAP benefits are running dry for American families, and that hits home for the founders of Toasted Bagels & Coffee in Seattle. "My family relied on SNAP benefits. Jaafar's, our cofounder, family relied on SNAP benefits when we were young," said Murat Akyuz, cofounder of Toasted. The...
