8 Washington Soul Food Kitchens Where Tradition Shapes Every Bite
Washington State has become an unexpected treasure for soul food lovers searching for authentic Southern flavors far from their original roots. From Seattle’s diverse neighborhoods to Tacoma’s historic downtown streets, these kitchens preserve generations of culinary wisdom through recipes handed down across families...
Pacific Coast Weather Outlook: New Years 2026 Preview Washington–Idaho Snow Risk Dec 27–Jan 9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A more active winter pattern is expected to take shape along the Pacific Coast as the New Year approaches, with growing signals for mountain snow, valley rain, and periods of travel...
Another atmospheric river is headed to Western Washington, but it won’t be as bad
As Western Washington reels from catastrophic flooding that swept the areas along major river valleys, another plume of moisture will arrive on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. An atmospheric river rolled into the region Monday, bringing devastating floods to several areas and hitting communities...
Amazon Announces Major Delivery Change Affecting 2,300 Cities
Amazon has sped up delivery time, increased delivery to harder to reach areas around the country, and now the company has announced a major delivery change that will affect more than 2,300 cities and towns. According to Amazon's announcement, those cities and towns will now get "fresh groceries" ...
University Place Residents Urged to Keep Dumpster Lids Closed to Prevent Stormwater Pollution
Open dumpsters in University Place can contribute to stormwater pollution. Rainwater can mix with chemicals, bacteria, and organic matter in dumpsters. This water may then enter the stormwater system. Residents are advised to keep dumpster lids closed. This helps reduce odors, keep pests away, and stop polluted water...
Historic Flooding Swamps Washington’s Snoqualmie River Basin
Exhausted rescue teams continued technical rescues in Western Washington’s Snoqualmie River Basin as record flooding leaves thousands stranded. A Pacific Coast phenomenon known as an “atmospheric river” was intensified by unseasonably warm weather, resulting in heavy rainfall across Puget Sound and the western...
Arson investigated after fire at Tacoma home
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma Fire crews are investigating a house fire that officials say was intentionally set. The fire was reported before 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the 5000 block of North 29th Street. According to Tacoma Fire, an adult started the fire and the incident is being classified as arson. Everyone inside the...
Popular Tacoma gift shop to close after the holidays, with big sales
About a year and a half after Hive Co. opened its doors , the Tacoma gift store will close Dec. 28 after its lease wasn’t renewed. Owner Michele Jones told The News Tribune on Wednesday she wished the shop could stay open at 5436 South Tacoma Way, but after her landlord informed her they would not be renewing their...
Governor Bob Ferguson gives update on flood response after federal emergency declaration
TUKWILA, Wash. -- With flooding expected to continue into early next week, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson gave an update on the state’s efforts to respond to the disaster now that a federal emergency has been declared.
Remembering a Consummate Seattle Newsman
Police corruption, anti-Vietnam war demonstrations, and Black Power were just some of Seattle’s public conflicts in the early 1970s. Also, there was the “Boeing Bust” when. jobless people fled the city and region. That’s when the most respected individual broadcast “newscaster” around was Bryan Johnson, who died...
