July 2026 - PNW Daily

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.

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

Brian Henderson July 31, 2026

Saturday, Aug. 1, marks one of the biggest turning points on Washington's fishing calendar. The Buoy 10...

Whatcom County Wildfires Burn 3,900 Acres Amid Fire Danger Two lightning-caused wildfires have burned nearly 3,900 acres near Ross Lake in eastern Whatcom County as a dangerous fire weather warning hits the region.

Two lightning-caused wildfires have burned nearly 3,900 acres near Ross Lake in eastern Whatcom County as a dangerous fire weather warning hits the region.

Whatcom County Wildfires Burn 3,900 Acres Amid Fire Danger

Brian Henderson July 31, 2026

The Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group issued the warning Friday, July 31. The National Weather Service has...

Lifted GMC Pickup Stopped for Equipment Violations by WSP A heavily lifted GMC Denali sits along a Washington roadway after Trooper Southard stopped the driver for what WSP described as numerous equipment violations. Washington regulates bumper height, suspension lifts, tire coverage, mud flaps and lighting on modified vehicles.

A heavily lifted GMC Denali sits along a Washington roadway after Trooper Southard stopped the driver for what WSP described as numerous equipment violations. Washington regulates bumper height, suspension lifts, tire coverage, mud flaps and lighting on modified vehicles.

Lifted GMC Pickup Stopped for Equipment Violations by WSP

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

Trooper Kameron Watts shared a photo of the truck after Trooper Southard stopped its driver. WSP did...

38-Year-Old Lynnwood Woman Killed in SR 99 Motorcycle Crash Karen J. Kim, 38, died after her motorcycle struck a semi-trailer on southbound SR 99 early Thursday. WSP initially investigated the collision as a hit-and-run but later determined the semi driver apparently did not know the crash occurred.

Karen J. Kim, 38, died after her motorcycle struck a semi-trailer on southbound SR 99 early Thursday. WSP initially investigated the collision as a hit-and-run but later determined the semi driver apparently did not know the crash occurred.

38-Year-Old Lynnwood Woman Killed in SR 99 Motorcycle Crash

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

Washington State Patrol initially investigated the July 30 collision as a hit-and-run. However, detectives later located the...

AG Brown Challenges PSE Rate Plan That Could Add $871 a Year Puget Sound Energy crews replace wooden utility poles with fiberglass poles and install tree wire during a reliability project in Carnation. PSE says the specialized wire can reduce outages caused by falling branches by more than 95%.

Puget Sound Energy crews replace wooden utility poles with fiberglass poles and install tree wire during a reliability project in Carnation. PSE says the specialized wire can reduce outages caused by falling branches by more than 95%.

AG Brown Challenges PSE Rate Plan That Could Add $871 a Year

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

PSE wants to raise electric rates by about 29% and natural gas rates by about 20% over...

21-Year-Old Arkansas Man Killed Crossing SR 167 Near Renton A 21-year-old Arkansas man died after being struck while crossing northbound SR 167 near the I-405 interchange in Renton.

A 21-year-old Arkansas man died after being struck while crossing northbound SR 167 near the I-405 interchange in Renton.

21-Year-Old Arkansas Man Killed Crossing SR 167 Near Renton

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

The Washington State Patrol identified the pedestrian only as a man from Clarkridge, Arkansas. Authorities withheld his...

Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.

Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.

Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The annual Point in Time Count found 435 people living without shelter, up 30% from 337 last...

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.

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

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The ACLU of Washington announced a claim against the federal government Wednesday on behalf of an asylum-seeking...

Whatcom County Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Lake Samish Whatcom County issued a drinking water advisory after testing found increased microcystin levels in Lake Samish, affecting private water systems.

Whatcom County issued a drinking water advisory after testing found increased microcystin levels in Lake Samish, affecting private water systems.

Whatcom County Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Lake Samish

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The advisory applies to lakeshore residents who draw drinking water directly from the lake through private systems....

Deputies Search for Medically Vulnerable Custer Man The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 61-year-old Adam Cooper, last seen near his Custer-area home early Monday.