Madison Park Neighbors Go to War Over Giant Hillside Redwood
On a steep Madison Park hillside, a century‑old coast redwood has become the flashpoint in a neighborhood showdown. Residents have scrambled to save the massive tree after the homeowner secured a city permit to remove it from a recently subdivided 17,000‑square‑foot lot. The redwood is one of six towering trees on a...
Seattle’s high office vacancy rates showing signs of bottoming out
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle’s office vacancy rates at the end of 2025 reached record highs – some 35% – but the rate of increase is slowing, suggesting the market is stabilizing. Based on a recent report by the real
The Return of Pacific Place
A new owner is leading to a new era of experience-led retail in Seattle. Located at 6th Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle, Pacific Place has been a cornerstone of the city’s retail landscape for more than a quarter century. Originally developed by Pine Street Group LLC and...
Washington Weather Alert: Seattle, Spokane Face 70 MPH Wind and Heavy Snow Risk Feb...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – Powerful wind gusts and heavy Cascade snow could disrupt travel across Washington beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as an active Pacific pattern strengthens through Monday, March 2....
Fire blotter: Man in the throes of alcohol withdrawal
Between Feb. 9 and Feb. 15, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for help, among many others. Shooting incident: 4:22 p.m. (Auburn). Firefighters hurried to the intersection of 26th Street and I Street NE, where they found three gunshot victims, and immediately began providing...
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested Near Renton for DUI
Multiple 911 calls started pouring in early this morning, yes, because of another wrong-way driver.
This parent balances challenges with grace and strength | Unsung Hero
Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children. Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state. Enjoy their stories. Melissa...
Washington House advances proposal to codify state-funded policing near psych hospitals
House lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to provide additional police funding to the cities of Lakewood and Medical Lake for hosting Washington's two psychiatric hospitals. Senate Bill
Gig Harbor Now and Then | A new Item of Mystery
The first Gig Harbor Now and Then Historical Item of Mystery — introduced at the end of Gig Harbor Now and Then No. 38, on Nov. 4, 2024 — is so mysterious that nobody figured out what it is. Well, except for Tonya Strickland, but the Gig Harbor Now and Then Item of Mystery Rules Committee disqualified her for being a...
White River Amphitheatre Just Dropped Its 2026 Summer Lineup
Here is a list of all the summer concerts coming to Auburn, WA, at the White River Amphitheatre. It's loaded with great shows!
