October 5, 2026

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A three-car injury crash near Iowa Street blocked I-5 in Bellingham Friday, creating a backup of more than six miles during the afternoon commute.

Three-Car Crash Creates 6-Mile I-5 Backup in Bellingham

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026
Southbound SR 167 lanes remained closed near the crash scene while emergency vehicles worked the fatal collision.

WSP Seeks Witnesses in Fatal SR 167 Crash Near Auburn

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026
Joel David Ridley pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession and killing two bald eagles on the Lummi Reservation. Sentencing is set for Jan. 25, 2027.

Lummi Nation Member Pleads Guilty to Killing Two Bald Eagles

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026
A Washington State Patrol trooper and WSDOT incident response crew work the scene along northbound I-5 as traffic passes by. A separate vehicle was also pulled over by WSP in the area at the time.

Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks I-5 Near Ferndale in High-Crash Corridor

Brian Henderson October 1, 2026

CRASH REPORT

Three-Car Crash Creates 6-Mile I-5 Backup in Bellingham A three-car injury crash near Iowa Street blocked I-5 in Bellingham Friday, creating a backup of more than six miles during the afternoon commute.

Three-Car Crash Creates 6-Mile I-5 Backup in Bellingham

October 2, 2026
WSP Seeks Witnesses in Fatal SR 167 Crash Near Auburn Southbound SR 167 lanes remained closed near the crash scene while emergency vehicles worked the fatal collision.

WSP Seeks Witnesses in Fatal SR 167 Crash Near Auburn

October 2, 2026
Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks I-5 Near Ferndale in High-Crash Corridor A Washington State Patrol trooper and WSDOT incident response crew work the scene along northbound I-5 as traffic passes by. A separate vehicle was also pulled over by WSP in the area at the time.

Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks I-5 Near Ferndale in High-Crash Corridor

October 1, 2026
Seattle Man Faces Homicide Charge in SR 167 Crash Near Auburn Southbound SR 167 lanes remained closed near the crash scene while emergency vehicles worked the fatal collision.

Seattle Man Faces Homicide Charge in SR 167 Crash Near Auburn

September 29, 2026

Border

Hanford DOE Employee Arrested for Attempting to Aid Houthis Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, a Richland DOE employee, faces federal charges for allegedly aiding the Houthis with communications help and acquiring explosive materials.

Hanford DOE Employee Arrested for Attempting to Aid Houthis

October 2, 2026
Iranian National Sentenced to 18 Months for Export Scheme to Iran US-Iran-China Scheme

Iranian National Sentenced to 18 Months for Export Scheme to Iran

September 25, 2026
Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline

September 18, 2026
Ferndale Residents Plan Immigration Enforcement Discussion Federal agents arrest a man during a Lynden operation that they say was wanted for homicide in Mexico.

Ferndale Residents Plan Immigration Enforcement Discussion

September 16, 2026

OUTDOORS

Invasive Mitten Crab Sale in Washington Ends in Guilty Plea A Chinese mitten crab shows the dense, hair-covered claws that give the invasive species its name.

Invasive Mitten Crab Sale in Washington Ends in Guilty Plea

September 23, 2026
Search Crews Find Missing Hiker Dead on Sauk Mountain The Skagit County Sheriff's Office released this photo of the 78-year-old man, last seen wearing the same yellow hat, who went missing on the Sauk Mountain Trail Thursday.

Search Crews Find Missing Hiker Dead on Sauk Mountain

September 21, 2026
Washington Sues Over Endangered Species Act Changes Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is suing over federal Endangered Species Act changes set to take effect Sept. 14.

Washington Sues Over Endangered Species Act Changes

September 9, 2026
Yeager’s Marks 105 Years of Business This Weekend in Bellingham Yeager's Sporting Goods basement showroom floor in Bellingham, stocked with boats from an earlier era of the store's 105-year history.

Yeager’s Marks 105 Years of Business This Weekend in Bellingham

September 3, 2026

JUST POSTED

A three-car injury crash near Iowa Street blocked I-5 in Bellingham Friday, creating a backup of more than six miles during the afternoon commute.

Three-Car Crash Creates 6-Mile I-5 Backup in Bellingham

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026
Southbound SR 167 lanes remained closed near the crash scene while emergency vehicles worked the fatal collision.

WSP Seeks Witnesses in Fatal SR 167 Crash Near Auburn

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, a Richland DOE employee, faces federal charges for allegedly aiding the Houthis with communications help and acquiring explosive materials.

Hanford DOE Employee Arrested for Attempting to Aid Houthis

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026
Joel David Ridley pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession and killing two bald eagles on the Lummi Reservation. Sentencing is set for Jan. 25, 2027.

Lummi Nation Member Pleads Guilty to Killing Two Bald Eagles

Brian Henderson October 2, 2026