Washington Winter Fire Warning: Bathroom Exhaust Fans at Risk in Seattle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington — Washington homeowners and apartment residents are being urged to inspect bathroom exhaust fans this winter amid warnings that aging or poorly maintained units can overheat and ignite...
WA could reach record warm temperatures this January
If it feels warmer than usual, you’re not imagining it. The dry weather this month could push Washington into record warm temperatures for the month of January.
Jury finds Washington man not guilty of assaulting federal immigration agents during arrest
SEATTLE — A jury has acquitted a man accused of assaulting federal immigration agents during an arrest last summer. Victor Vivanco-Reyes was found not guilty on four felony counts in U.S. District Court in Seattle on January 9. The charges stemmed from an encounter on June 6 on Camano Island.
Women gives fake name to avoid warrant arrest in Kent, police say
The Kent Police Department (KPD) says a woman tried to fool officers in an attempt to avoid an arrest for a felony warrant.
FOLLOWUP: Lee’s Produce reopens; celebration of life February 1 for owner Nam Suk Nasatka
The 1-5 pm gathering on Sunday, February 1, is planned at The Cove in Normandy Park (1500 SW Shorebrook Drive). Ms. Nasatka had worked at Lee’s for more than 40 years, and after the first 10 years, became its owner. She was 75 years old. Andrew January 12, 2026...
Tacoma City Hall locked down after former Human Services Commissioner accused of AK-47 death...
Ellefson told police she was armed with 5 guns, a sword, she “would hurt anyone” and she knew how to use the weapons.
John Curley returns to KIRO Newsradio with a new face
KIRO host John Curley returned to work Monday after a brief absence last week — this time with a new face. “Look at my face. It’s your fault. I’m a monster. It’s your fault,” Curley exclaimed on Monday, kicking off his return. “I’ll never be on the cover of TV Guide. It’s your fault. My future is in radio.”
Watch: Airplane makes emergency landing at Port of Tacoma terminal
Last week a small, yellow airplane made an emergency landing at a terminal inside the Port of Tacoma, officials confirmed on Monday. A fixed-wing, single-engine plane owned by a Seattle man reportedly landed at an empty marine-cargo terminal owned by TOTE Maritime Alaska, Inc. on Wednesday, Jan. 7 around 11:50 p.m.,...
Pierce County, WA – Police Alert: DUI Crash, Gunfire Arrest Over Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pierce County, WA – Pierce County deputies handled two separate incidents over the weekend, including a high-speed DUI pursuit that ended in a crash and an arrest following reports of gunfire in Spanaway....
Boil water notice issued for part of Sumner after contractor damages water line
A contractor strike on a water line prompted a boil water notice Monday for a small section of Sumner, city officials said.
