City honors Alan Anderson, the ‘heart and soul’ of local canoe and kayak sports
Under gloomy skies, young paddlers climbed in and out of kayaks and canoes Saturday at the Ancich Boat Dock in Gig Harbor. That in and of itself wasn’t unusual for the members of the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak team. They train rain or shine. Nor was it unusual for coach Alan Anderson to be out there barking...
Pierce Co. business owner tries to stop car thief, suspect crashes through restaurant instead
Over the weekend, a University Place restaurant owner was the victim of an attempted carjacking- but the suspect didn’t get away the way he planned.
Chick-fil-A Granted Gig Harbor Location Extension
Gig Harbor’s in-the-works Chick-fil-A location might be coming a little later than expected: Gig Harbor Now reported last week that the fast-food chain has been granted more time by the city to get paperwork in for its tentative building plans. The location will be at the former Chevron location...
Scammers are using jail records to target families, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office warns
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a fraud alert that has already cost people thousands of dollars.
Semi truck carrying load of candy rolls over on SR 18 in Covington
A rolled over semi-truck blocked all but one lane of westbound State Route 18 near State Route 516 in Covington Thursday morning. The Washington State Patrol posted about the incident on X at 5:43 a.m.. Trooper Rick Johnson said the truck is filled with candy - but we don't know...
3 Washington restaurants land on Yelp’s top 100 list. Which ones made the cut?
With so many restaurants across Washington state, it can be difficult to choose where to eat. Fortunately, Yelp is here to help you decide where to dine. The popular review website recently released its list of the top 100 U.S. restaurants in 2026 — including three spots in Washington state. “Across the U.S., chefs...
Pharmacist makes late-night trip to ensure cancer patient’s treatment
One Confluence Health pharmacist went above and beyond for a cancer patient’s treatment last week. Since the fall, Confluence Health had been working on implementing a new cancer treatment called BiSpecific T-Cell Engager Therapy, or BiTE, to its system and planned to administer the treatment to a patient with lung...
Social Housing, Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You
After three years, two ballot measures and Tuesday’s City Council vote, Seattle is one step closer to being a more affordable city. On Tuesday night, Seattle Social Housing (SSHD) hosted an event featuring Mayor Katie Wilson, announcing the organization will be receiving $115 million through a voter-approved tax to...
Copper wire thieves strike again, shut down light rail between SeaTac and Federal Way
Sound Transit light rail shut down between the Star Lake Station in Kent and the Angle Lake Station in SeaTac for almost three hours on Wednesday after thieves stole copper wire, causing a power issue. The 1 Line’s south extension has only been open since December. But it has experienced...
Washington Health Alert: Silent Blood Pressure Risk Rising This Spring in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SEATTLE — As spring routines shift across Seattle and surrounding communities, Washington health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning: high...
