July 13, 2026

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Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

6-Year-Old Killian Gonzales Dies After Driftwood Accident

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026
Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Hiker Steven Dorsett

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026
Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Second Missing Hiker Search Underway in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson July 9, 2026

CRASH REPORT

Pedestrian Injured in Crash on Sunset Drive Near I-5 in Bellingham Bellingham Fire Department crews responded about 4:50 a.m. to East Sunset Drive and the I-5 overpass. They found a crash involving one vehicle and one pedestrian.

Pedestrian Injured in Crash on Sunset Drive Near I-5 in Bellingham

July 9, 2026
WSP Seeks Tahoe Driver in SR 96 Hit-and-Run near Mill Creek Surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle.

WSP Seeks Tahoe Driver in SR 96 Hit-and-Run near Mill Creek

July 8, 2026
Kent Motorcyclist Dies Weeks After SR 18 Crash in Auburn A WSDOT traffic camera shows emergency crews responding to a collision on eastbound SR 18 near C Street SW in Auburn. The image is from a separate incident at the same location.

Kent Motorcyclist Dies Weeks After SR 18 Crash in Auburn

July 8, 2026
Driver Injured After I-5 Lane Change Causes Bow Hill Rollover Washington State Patrol and fire crews respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on northbound Interstate 5 near Bow Hill Road on Monday afternoon. Investigators say an improper lane change caused one SUV to roll onto its side, sending one driver to the hospital.

Driver Injured After I-5 Lane Change Causes Bow Hill Rollover

July 7, 2026

Border

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak

July 13, 2026
Deported Men Sentenced After New Assault Convictions U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process incoming border crossers from Canada at the Blaine, Wash., port of entry August 29, 2022.

Deported Men Sentenced After New Assault Convictions

July 9, 2026
Cruise Ship Hairstylist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Passengers A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was charged after an Alaska cruise returned to Seattle. Court documents allege unauthorized massages led to sexual assaults involving at least two passengers.

Cruise Ship Hairstylist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Passengers

July 7, 2026
Holiday Travel Surges at Whatcom County Border Crossings Long waits and heavy I-5 traffic are expected at Whatcom County border crossings through Monday for Fourth of July weekend.

Holiday Travel Surges at Whatcom County Border Crossings

July 3, 2026

OUTDOORS

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Hiker Steven Dorsett Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Hiker Steven Dorsett

July 13, 2026
Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak

July 13, 2026
Second Missing Hiker Search Underway in Whatcom County Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Second Missing Hiker Search Underway in Whatcom County

July 9, 2026
Mandatory Boat Inspections Planned for Baker Lake Fishery Baker Lake, with Mount Baker rising above the water, ahead of Saturday's sockeye salmon opener.

Mandatory Boat Inspections Planned for Baker Lake Fishery

July 9, 2026

JUST POSTED

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

6-Year-Old Killian Gonzales Dies After Driftwood Accident

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026
Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Hiker Steven Dorsett

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026
Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Second Missing Hiker Search Underway in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson July 9, 2026