August 16, 2026

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All lanes of I-5 near Everett were briefly closed after a man climbed onto an overpass ledge Friday morning. He was arrested afterward.

I-5 Closed Near Everett After Man Climbs Onto Overpass

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026
Bellingham firefighters spent the past several weeks training at Western Washington University, gaining experience in an environment that presents unique challenges for emergency crews.

Bellingham Firefighters Train in Confined Spaces at WWU

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026
Whatcom County will hold a recovery panel, resource fair and community memorial this month for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Whatcom County Marks Overdose Awareness Day With 3 Events

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026
The Seahawks plan to sign Terrion Arnold after his Hard Knocks workout, as the NFL weighs the Commissioner's Exempt List over his felony case.

Seahawks Plan to Sign Terrion Arnold After Felony Case

Brian Henderson August 13, 2026

CRASH REPORT

I-5 Closed Near Everett After Man Climbs Onto Overpass All lanes of I-5 near Everett were briefly closed after a man climbed onto an overpass ledge Friday morning. He was arrested afterward.

I-5 Closed Near Everett After Man Climbs Onto Overpass

August 14, 2026
Mukilteo Motorcyclist Killed After Driver Flees SR 525 Crash A Mukilteo motorcyclist died Tuesday after a driver turned across SR 525 near Beverly Park Road and fled the scene, Washington State Patrol says.

Mukilteo Motorcyclist Killed After Driver Flees SR 525 Crash

August 12, 2026
Soda Cans Spill Across I-5 in Bellingham Tuesday Morning A truckload of soda cans spilled across northbound I-5 at Iowa Street in Bellingham. Crews cleared the road in about 45 minutes with no injuries.

Soda Cans Spill Across I-5 in Bellingham Tuesday Morning

August 11, 2026
Seattle Woman Dies After Climbing Out of Moving Vehicle on I-5 A 33-year-old Seattle woman died after climbing out of a moving vehicle on I-5 near Federal Way, where a second vehicle struck her, WSP said.

Seattle Woman Dies After Climbing Out of Moving Vehicle on I-5

August 10, 2026

Border

RCMP Seeks Tips on What Sparked Summerland, B.C. Wildfire An RCMP vehicle blocks a road leading into an evacuated area of Summerland, B.C., as the Bald Range wildfire burns nearby.

RCMP Seeks Tips on What Sparked Summerland, B.C. Wildfire

August 10, 2026
ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine

July 29, 2026
Snowbirds to Perform Above White Rock Waterfront Aug. 12 The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly their CT-114 Tutor jets in formation. The 2026 season will be the team’s final year performing with the historic aircraft before Canada permanently grounds the fleet.

Snowbirds to Perform Above White Rock Waterfront Aug. 12

July 28, 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

OUTDOORS

Outdoor Report: Last Days of Summer Bring Halibut and Salmon Brian Henderson of PNW Daily and Chris Hamilton of Yeager's Sporting Goods hold up coho caught on the Nooksack River on Oct. 1, 2024.

Outdoor Report: Last Days of Summer Bring Halibut and Salmon

August 12, 2026
SR 9 Closes for a Week Near Mount Vernon Starting Aug. 12 SR 9 near Mount Vernon closes for seven days starting Aug. 12 as WSDOT crews replace a fish barrier in a $5.7 million project.

SR 9 Closes for a Week Near Mount Vernon Starting Aug. 12

August 11, 2026
Secret Meetings and Missing Records Expose a Broken WDFW Commission A WDFW Commission investigation found secret meetings, missing public records and private coordination on policy, motions and votes. Commision members are seen here as meet to discuss wildlife management.

Secret Meetings and Missing Records Expose a Broken WDFW Commission

August 3, 2026
Yeager’s Sporting Goods Marks 105 Years as Fall Salmon Arrive Wyatt Uhrig, left, stands with his mother, Kristin Uhrig, and brother, Jed Uhrig, outside Yeager’s Sporting Goods in Bellingham. Wyatt now serves as the store’s general manager.

Yeager’s Sporting Goods Marks 105 Years as Fall Salmon Arrive

July 31, 2026

JUST POSTED

All lanes of I-5 near Everett were briefly closed after a man climbed onto an overpass ledge Friday morning. He was arrested afterward.

I-5 Closed Near Everett After Man Climbs Onto Overpass

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026
Bellingham firefighters spent the past several weeks training at Western Washington University, gaining experience in an environment that presents unique challenges for emergency crews.

Bellingham Firefighters Train in Confined Spaces at WWU

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026
Whatcom County will hold a recovery panel, resource fair and community memorial this month for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Whatcom County Marks Overdose Awareness Day With 3 Events

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026
The Seahawks plan to sign Terrion Arnold after his Hard Knocks workout, as the NFL weighs the Commissioner's Exempt List over his felony case.

Seahawks Plan to Sign Terrion Arnold After Felony Case

Brian Henderson August 13, 2026