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Next Week Critical for Columbia Sockeye and Brewster Season The next week could determine whether Washington's Columbia sockeye run is late or a bust as Bonneville Dam counts drive decisions on Brewster and Upper Columbia fisheries.

The next week could determine whether Washington's Columbia sockeye run is late or a bust as Bonneville Dam counts drive decisions on Brewster and Upper Columbia fisheries.

Next Week Critical for Columbia Sockeye and Brewster Season

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

State fishery managers delayed the planned July 1 opening at Brewster Pool and reduced or canceled Columbia...

Ferndale Motorcyclist Dies After Slater Road Collision Tuesday Whatcom County Sheriff

Ferndale Motorcyclist Dies After Slater Road Collision Tuesday

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

A 41-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday evening after colliding with a pickup truck turning into a gas station...

Second I-5 Crash in 24 Hours Near Lake Samish Construction An 83-year-old Elma man failed to merge through the I-5 construction zone near Lake Samish on June 24, rolling his SUV onto its roof and injuring both occupants in the second crash there in 24 hours.

An 83-year-old Elma man failed to merge through the I-5 construction zone near Lake Samish on June 24, rolling his SUV onto its roof and injuring both occupants in the second crash there in 24 hours.

Second I-5 Crash in 24 Hours Near Lake Samish Construction

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

Washington State Patrol investigators said an 83-year-old driver failed to merge through the work zone near milepost...

Ferndale DUI Arrest Follows I-5 Rollover Involving Boat Trailer A suspected DUI driver was arrested after rolling a pickup truck towing a fishing boat on Interstate 5 near Ferndale. The crash blocked lanes and caused major traffic delays.

A suspected DUI driver was arrested after rolling a pickup truck towing a fishing boat on Interstate 5 near Ferndale. The crash blocked lanes and caused major traffic delays.

Ferndale DUI Arrest Follows I-5 Rollover Involving Boat Trailer

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The crash occurred at approximately 6:36 p.m. June 19 on Interstate 5 near Main Street at milepost...

I-5 Crash Near Lake Samish Sends Two Drivers to Hospital A two-vehicle crash involving a water attenuator truck on northbound I-5 near Lake Samish on June 23 sent both drivers to St. Joseph Medical Center in an active WSDOT construction zone.

A two-vehicle crash involving a water attenuator truck on northbound I-5 near Lake Samish on June 23 sent both drivers to St. Joseph Medical Center in an active WSDOT construction zone.

I-5 Crash Near Lake Samish Sends Two Drivers to Hospital

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The collision occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. June 23 on northbound Interstate 5 near North Lake Samish...

Unsecured Load Stop Highlights Dangers on Washington Roads A WSP trooper cited a driver for hauling a towering load of furniture secured by a single strap. The stop is part of a monthlong statewide cargo securement emphasis campaign.

A WSP trooper cited a driver for hauling a towering load of furniture secured by a single strap. The stop is part of a monthlong statewide cargo securement emphasis campaign.

Unsecured Load Stop Highlights Dangers on Washington Roads

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The stop came during a monthlong emphasis campaign focused on cargo securement. Troopers across Washington have increased...

Tesla Driver Cited After Trooper Finds Her Asleep at 78 MPH on I-5 A WSP trooper cited a Tesla driver for second-degree negligent driving after finding her asleep at the wheel while the vehicle traveled 78 mph on I-5.

A WSP trooper cited a Tesla driver for second-degree negligent driving after finding her asleep at the wheel while the vehicle traveled 78 mph on I-5.

Tesla Driver Cited After Trooper Finds Her Asleep at 78 MPH on I-5

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

At a Glance — Tesla Driver Asleep on I-5 A WSP trooper found a Tesla driver asleep...

DUI Driver Arrested After Six-Vehicle I-405 Crash Injures Three Manuel Martinez, 29, faces DUI and vehicular assault charges after WSP says he caused a six-vehicle chain-reaction crash on southbound I-405 near Coal Creek Tuesday night, injuring three.

Manuel Martinez, 29, faces DUI and vehicular assault charges after WSP says he caused a six-vehicle chain-reaction crash on southbound I-405 near Coal Creek Tuesday night, injuring three.

DUI Driver Arrested After Six-Vehicle I-405 Crash Injures Three

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The crash happened at about 10:16 p.m. on southbound I-405 near the Coal Creek exit. According to...

Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Hawaii Flight to Seattle Federal authorities arrested a Kansas man at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after an alleged sexual assault aboard a Delta flight from Kona, Hawaii.

Federal authorities arrested a Kansas man at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after an alleged sexual assault aboard a Delta flight from Kona, Hawaii.

Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Hawaii Flight to Seattle

Brian Henderson June 23, 2026

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington charged Dominic Cortez Nichols, 31, with abusive...

Garred Road Fire Burns as Washington Fire Season Ignites Firefighters continue battling the Garred Road Fire near Sun Lakes and Coulee City on June 23, 2026. The wildfire has grown to 3,346 acres, though evacuation levels were reduced to Level 1 Tuesday afternoon as crews made progress protecting structures and reopening highways.