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...
‘My vote has changed’: Ursula ‘disgusted’ by King County parks audit findings
A recent audit revealed serious oversight failures in King County Parks and Recreation Division’s grants program, which has grown to over $100 million in public funding, Seattle Red reported. KIRO host Ursula Reutin remarked that as a voter, she was “disgusted” and wouldn’t be voting yes on future taxes...
Earthquake hits San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX
An earthquake struck the San Francisco area in California Monday morning ahead of Super Bowl LX, per ABC 7. It registered at 4.2 on the magnitude scale at 7:01 a.m. local time. That earthquake followed a string of quakes that began at 6:27 a.m. at a 3.8. There have been dozens throughout the day. “On Friday, the area...
T-Mobile to lay off hundreds of WA employees across the state
SEATTLE - T-Mobile has announced they will soon lay off hundreds of Washington employees in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, and more cities across the state. The positions eliminated include both remote and in-person roles. The Washington Employment Security Department reports that the company sent a notice to them...
Amazon layoffs set to hit Washington corporate workforce hard as AI reliance grows
SEATTLE — Amazon is set to implement a significant workforce reduction in Washington state, affecting 2,198 employees across various locations. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the Washington State Employment Security Department, the permanent layoffs are expected to...
What would you do if your neighbor built THIS to block your view forever?
This is Seattle’s famous "Spite House." It’s not just a weird building; it’s a 100-year-old middle finger in architectural form. A century ago, a neighbor insulted a landowner, so he built this sliver of a house just to block their sunlight.
Tacoma, WA – Injury Hit-and-Run on I-5 N near Tacoma Dome
Tacoma, WA (January 31, 2026) – A hit-and-run crash left at least one person injured on Interstate 5 North near the Tacoma Dome, according to dispatch audio from the Washington State Patrol. Troopers received reports of the crash around 3:57 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28. The collision occurred on...
Tacoma man gets prison sentence for role in massive drug trafficking operation
Rogelio Pena was sentenced to five years in prison after he attempted to traffic 28 pounds of meth and 20,000 fentanyl pills.
Vigil held for 2 teens killed near Rainier Beach High School
SEATTLE — Family and friends gathered in Rainier Beach Saturday to honor two teenagers killed in a shooting Friday afternoon. The teen victims have not been officially identified by police, their schools, or the King County Medical Examiner's Office, but several posts online have been made in tribute to the two young...
