Month: December 2025

Canadian Travel Drop at I‑5 Border Hits Blaine, Birch Bay and Bellingham Businesses

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• Border
• World

Canadian Travel Drop at I‑5 Border Hits Blaine, Birch Bay and Bellingham Businesses

Brian Henderson December 31, 2025

Canadian travel to the US is down 21–36% at I-5, leaving Blaine, Birch Bay & Bellingham businesses...

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Content Creators Accused of Harassing Somali Daycare Centers in Washington

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• Crime

Content Creators Accused of Harassing Somali Daycare Centers in Washington

Brian Henderson December 31, 2025

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown responds after Somali-run daycare providers report harassment tied to viral, unverified fraud...

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U.S. Highway 2 near Skykomish to Reopen Jan. 4 For Skiers, But Major Restrictions Remain

2 minutes read

• Crash Report
• Local

U.S. Highway 2 near Skykomish to Reopen Jan. 4 For Skiers, But Major Restrictions Remain

Brian Henderson December 30, 2025

SKYKOMISH, Wash. — After weeks of closures and changing timelines causing major turmoil for Stevens Pass Resort...

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United States Now Requires Facial Biometric Photos for Non-Citizens at Border Crossings

2 minutes read

• Border
• Newsbeat
• World

United States Now Requires Facial Biometric Photos for Non-Citizens at Border Crossings

Brian Henderson December 29, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security Requires Facial Biometric Photos for Non-Citizens at Border Crossings

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Epic Conditions at Mt. Baker Ski Area Await Patient Skiers and Snowboarders

2 minutes read

• Local
• Outdoors
• Sports

Epic Conditions at Mt. Baker Ski Area Await Patient Skiers and Snowboarders

Brian Henderson December 29, 2025

For skiers heading to Mt. Baker, current Mt. Baker Highway road conditions are shaping the experience long...

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Flood-Damaged SR 530 Near Rockport to Undergo Emergency Repairs

2 minutes read

• Local
• Skagit

Flood-Damaged SR 530 Near Rockport to Undergo Emergency Repairs

Brian Henderson December 27, 2025

Emergency repairs to SR 530 near Rockport begin Dec. 29 after Sauk River flooding washed out part...

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US 2 Reopens for Stevens Pass Resort Ski Area Access Starting Dec. 29

3 minutes read

• Crash Report
• Local

US 2 Reopens for Stevens Pass Resort Ski Area Access Starting Dec. 29

Brian Henderson December 27, 2025

US 2 will partially reopen Dec. 29 with daytime pilot car access to Stevens Pass Resort, but...

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Burien Stolen Goods Case Shows How Flash-Theft Merchandise Reaches Amazon, eBay

3 minutes read

• Crime
• Newsbeat

Burien Stolen Goods Case Shows How Flash-Theft Merchandise Reaches Amazon, eBay

Brian Henderson December 26, 2025

Federal prosecutors in Washington reveal how a Bellevue storefront turned stolen retail merchandise into millions online. Learn...

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U.S. Exit Checkpoints Near Canadian Border Continue to Affect Travel Into British Columbia

3 minutes read

• World

U.S. Exit Checkpoints Near Canadian Border Continue to Affect Travel Into British Columbia

Brian Henderson December 25, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues exit checkpoints near the Canadian border, affecting travel into British Columbia...

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Seattle Hate Crime Charge Filed After Synagogue Threats

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• Crime
• Newsbeat

Seattle Hate Crime Charge Filed After Synagogue Threats

Brian Henderson December 25, 2025

Seattle prosecutors charged a man with a hate crime after violent anti-Jewish threats to a synagogue as...

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