Seattle restaurant suffers 25th break-in since 2020, calls on city leaders for action
SEATTLE — A restaurant owner in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood is fed up after suffering his 25th break-in at his small business over just the last five years. Christian Chandler is the owner and Head Chef at Serafina, an Italian-inspired restaurant along Eastlake Avenue that he's owned for over three decades. He...
Five Below Debuts in Pacific Northwest with Eight New Stores
Philadelphia — Philadelphia-based specialty discount retailer Five Below is debuting its brand in the Pacific Northwest with seven new stores set to open across Washington and one in Oregon on Nov. 7. The new store locations in the region will include Sunrise Village in Puyallup; Celebration Center in Federal Way;...
Ongoing Environmental and Public Health Hazards at Yelm Farm
Submitted by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services. Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) continues to address a long-standing hazardous waste issue at 17909 Lawrence Lake Rd. SE in Yelm, Washington. As of September 15, 2025, an exceptionally large pile of debris was confirmed at the...
Court docs detail injuries inflicted on non-verbal child, allegedly by his mom, before death
A north Seattle mother has now been charged in the death of her 4-year-old son, who was found by police with a chest wound face-down in a bloody tub.
City of Auburn condemns U.S. Border Patrol’s unauthorized use of Flock camera system
The City of Auburn condemned U.S. Border Patrol’s use of its Flock camera system after it discovered agents used it without permission.
City of Tacoma votes to expand its camping ban
The Tacoma City Council voted to expand its camping ban within the city.
1 Teen Dead, 3 Injured After Car Plunges Off Seattle Overpass
Police are investigating after a vehicle plunged some 80 feet from a highway overpass in Seattle Saturday night, killing one teenager and seriously injuring three other occupants. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday to a report of a single-vehicle collision at East...
Seattle student punched by teacher seeks millions in damages
For years Seattle Public Schools received warnings about math teacher James Johnson for allegedly using profanity and making students uncomfortable. That was before he punched a student in the face. Now, attorneys in a civil case underway in King County Superior Court want the district to pay between $76 million...
Governor Ferguson Addresses the ‘No Kings’ Protests: A Spirited Discussion
KHQ Right Now - 10/18/2025 04:29:00 PM. Three days ago, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson addressed the upcoming "No Kings" demonstrations, urging participants to maintain peace and highlighting the role of local law enforcement in managing the protests. These demonstrations, advocating for democracy and people's...
Pierce County, WA – Community Alert: Vehicle Thefts Spike With 1,888 Reported So Far...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pierce County, WA – Vehicle thefts are climbing across Pierce County, prompting renewed warnings from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office as colder weather sets in. According to the Sheriff’s Office, more...
