October 14, 2026

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Gov. Bob Ferguson and Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to expand cooperation in maritime industries, aerospace, clean energy, quantum technology and trade.

Ferguson Signs First International Agreement as Governor

Brian Henderson October 14, 2026
Bellingham resident James Cody Bryant, 30, faces a federal conspiracy charge for allegedly helping plan and livestream the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school shooting.

Bellingham Man Indicted in Tumbler Ridge Shooting Conspiracy

Brian Henderson October 14, 2026
Lighthouse Mission Ministries has named interim CEO Alvin Helms as its permanent president and CEO. Helms brings more than 35 years of ministry and nonprofit leadership experience to the Bellingham organization.

Lighthouse Mission Names Alvin Helms as President and CEO

Brian Henderson October 13, 2026
Cristian Popescu pleaded not guilty to 15 federal counts and awaits trial in December 2026.

Kirkland Pastor Indicted in $13 Million Fraud Scheme

Brian Henderson October 13, 2026

CRASH REPORT

Fatal I-5 Crash Near Albro Road Kills 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Three right lanes were closed on northbound I-5 near S Albro Pl in Seattle following the fatal motorcycle crash Monday.

Fatal I-5 Crash Near Albro Road Kills 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist

October 12, 2026
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

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Ferguson Signs First International Agreement as Governor Gov. Bob Ferguson and Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to expand cooperation in maritime industries, aerospace, clean energy, quantum technology and trade.

Ferguson Signs First International Agreement as Governor

October 14, 2026
Bellingham Man Indicted in Tumbler Ridge Shooting Conspiracy Bellingham resident James Cody Bryant, 30, faces a federal conspiracy charge for allegedly helping plan and livestream the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school shooting.

Bellingham Man Indicted in Tumbler Ridge Shooting Conspiracy

October 14, 2026
Bellingham Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge Shooting Plot Bellingham resident James Cody Bryant, 30, faces a federal conspiracy charge for allegedly helping plan and livestream the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school shooting.

Bellingham Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge Shooting Plot

October 6, 2026
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

OUTDOORS

Outdoor Report: How a Son’s Curiosity Turned Mom Into An Angler Robin Sheehy, left, and Rebecca Mashhadian show off their coho catches on a September rainy day along one of Washington's salmon rivers.

Outdoor Report: How a Son’s Curiosity Turned Mom Into An Angler

October 6, 2026
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

JUST POSTED

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to expand cooperation in maritime industries, aerospace, clean energy, quantum technology and trade.

Ferguson Signs First International Agreement as Governor

Brian Henderson October 14, 2026
Bellingham resident James Cody Bryant, 30, faces a federal conspiracy charge for allegedly helping plan and livestream the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school shooting.

Bellingham Man Indicted in Tumbler Ridge Shooting Conspiracy

Brian Henderson October 14, 2026
Lighthouse Mission Ministries has named interim CEO Alvin Helms as its permanent president and CEO. Helms brings more than 35 years of ministry and nonprofit leadership experience to the Bellingham organization.

Lighthouse Mission Names Alvin Helms as President and CEO

Brian Henderson October 13, 2026
Cristian Popescu pleaded not guilty to 15 federal counts and awaits trial in December 2026.

Kirkland Pastor Indicted in $13 Million Fraud Scheme

Brian Henderson October 13, 2026