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Artist Point Now Open as SR 542 Fully Reopens Wednesday WSDOT crews are plowing through snow drifts up to 20 feet deep on the final 2.7 miles of SR 542 to Artist Point.

WSDOT crews are plowing through snow drifts up to 20 feet deep on the final 2.7 miles of SR 542 to Artist Point.

Artist Point Now Open as SR 542 Fully Reopens Wednesday

Brian Henderson June 10, 2026

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced June 10 that the final 2.7-mile section of SR 542...

North Cascades Highway Now Expected to Reopen June 19 WSDOT says the North Cascades Highway could fully reopen June 19, about a week ahead of schedule, after crews completed major washout and rockslide repairs on SR 20.

WSDOT says the North Cascades Highway could fully reopen June 19, about a week ahead of schedule, after crews completed major washout and rockslide repairs on SR 20.

North Cascades Highway Now Expected to Reopen June 19

Brian Henderson June 10, 2026

WSDOT announced Monday that crews now expect to fully reopen State Route 20, also known as the...

Outdoor Report: WDFW Explains Nooksack Chinook Closure An angler holds a hatchery spring Chinook on the North Fork Nooksack River during a rainy Sunday morning outing. WDFW closed the fishery the following day.

An angler holds a hatchery spring Chinook on the North Fork Nooksack River during a rainy Sunday morning outing. WDFW closed the fishery the following day.

Outdoor Report: WDFW Explains Nooksack Chinook Closure

Brian Henderson June 10, 2026

WDFW closed the fishery June 9 after determining anglers had exceeded the allowable impact on wild Chinook...

Pierce County Sex Offender Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting WSP Arrest

Pierce County Sex Offender Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting

Brian Henderson June 9, 2026

The Washington State Patrol Missing and Exploited Children Task Force, working with federal and state partners, arrested...

Gov. Ferguson Pushes Washington School Cellphone Ban Ferguson announces cellphone ban in schools.

Gov. Ferguson Pushes Washington School Cellphone Ban

Brian Henderson June 9, 2026

Ferguson's proposed "Away for the Day" policy would prohibit students in grades K-12 from using smartphones, smart...

North Fork Nooksack Spring Chinook Fishery Closes June 9 Chris Hamilton holds a buck chinook salmon on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

North Fork Nooksack Spring Chinook Fishery Closes June 9

Brian Henderson June 8, 2026

The North Fork Nooksack spring Chinook fishery will close June 9 after anglers reached the maximum allowable...

Attorney General Warns of Longview Disaster Charity Scams WA Attorney General at a press conference

Attorney General Warns of Longview Disaster Charity Scams

Brian Henderson June 8, 2026

The Attorney General's Office issued the warning Monday, urging Washingtonians to research organizations before donating money.

WSP Releases Photo of Vehicle Sought in Fatal I-5 Hit-and-Run WSP detectives released a surveillance photo of a silver or white 2016-2020 Kia Optima sought in the May 31 fatal hit-and-run on southbound I-5 near Mercer Street

WSP detectives released a surveillance photo of a silver or white 2016-2020 Kia Optima sought in the May 31 fatal hit-and-run on southbound I-5 near Mercer Street

WSP Releases Photo of Vehicle Sought in Fatal I-5 Hit-and-Run

Brian Henderson June 8, 2026

According to WSP, the crash occurred at approximately 12:55 a.m. May 31 on southbound I-5 near Mercer...

Hands Across the Border Returns to Peace Arch Park Saturday Visitors enjoy a sunny afternoon at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine. The Peace Arch Monument, dedicated in 1921 as a symbol of friendship between the United States and Canada, overlooks Boundary Bay.

Visitors enjoy a sunny afternoon at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine. The Peace Arch Monument, dedicated in 1921 as a symbol of friendship between the United States and Canada, overlooks Boundary Bay.

Hands Across the Border Returns to Peace Arch Park Saturday

Brian Henderson June 5, 2026

The free event runs from noon to 3 p.m. June 6 at the Peace Arch Monument in...

Free Fishing Weekend Returns June 6-7 With Plenty of Local Options Chris Hamilton of Yeager's Sporting Goods fishes Lake Terrell during a spring outing in Whatcom County, with Mount Baker rising above the horizon in the background.