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...
Pierce County to build affordable homes starting with 285 cottages in Spanaway
A new initiative is set to build 285 cottages in Spanaway to address chronic homelessness in the region.
Woman dies, man hospitalized after early morning head injury incident at Kent park
KENT, Wash. — A woman was found dead and a man was hospitalized after Kent police and Puget Sound Fire responded to a possible overdose call early Wednesday morning at Kaibara Park. Kent patrol officers and Puget Sound Fire were dispatched at 3:50 a.m. to the park at 212...
One Dead After Late-Night Shooting in Renton
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on February 3rd, 2026, officers with Renton Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 3700 block of Northeast 4th Street in Renton. Upon arrival, first responders located one victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Initial 911 callers also reported possible...
