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I-5 Crash Backs Up Northbound Traffic Through Bellingham Northbound traffic backs up on Interstate 5 near Samish Way following a collision near North State Street on Tuesday, July 21. The crash blocked the right lane near milepost 254.

Northbound traffic backs up on Interstate 5 near Samish Way following a collision near North State Street on Tuesday, July 21. The crash blocked the right lane near milepost 254.

I-5 Crash Backs Up Northbound Traffic Through Bellingham

Brian Henderson July 21, 2026

The collision occurred just south of North State Street near milepost 254. At 3:25 p.m., the Washington...

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Brian Henderson July 21, 2026

PNW Daily will not sell ad space, video features, sponsored coverage, or any other advertising product to...

Seahawks’ ‘Hard Knocks’ Premiere Moves Up to Aug. 4 The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks” will premiere Aug. 4 on HBO Max.

The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks” will premiere Aug. 4 on HBO Max.

Seahawks’ ‘Hard Knocks’ Premiere Moves Up to Aug. 4

Brian Henderson July 21, 2026

The five-episode HBO series will now begin one week earlier than originally announced.

Judge Grants Washington’s Injunction Against Kalshi A King County judge granted Washington's preliminary injunction against KalshiEX, finding the betting platform likely violated state gambling laws.

A King County judge granted Washington's preliminary injunction against KalshiEX, finding the betting platform likely violated state gambling laws.

Judge Grants Washington’s Injunction Against Kalshi

Brian Henderson July 21, 2026

A King County judge rejected Kalshi’s argument that federal oversight shields its prediction markets from Washington gambling...

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes at Border After Bellingham Pursuit A suspected impaired driver crashed near the Canadian border after leading police from Bellingham at speeds reaching 110 mph on I-5.

A suspected impaired driver crashed near the Canadian border after leading police from Bellingham at speeds reaching 110 mph on I-5.

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes at Border After Bellingham Pursuit

Brian Henderson July 21, 2026

Blaine police said Bellingham officers requested assistance as the pursuit continued northbound on Interstate 5 overnight.

Collision Blocks Southbound I-5 Near Samish Way A collision blocked the left lane of southbound I-5 near Samish Way in Bellingham Monday, backing up traffic near milepost 252.

A collision blocked the left lane of southbound I-5 near Samish Way in Bellingham Monday, backing up traffic near milepost 252.

Collision Blocks Southbound I-5 Near Samish Way

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

The Washington State Department of Transportation reported the collision near milepost 252. Washington State Patrol troopers and...

Bellingham Plans Third Tiny Home Village in Irongate Bellingham plans a 35- to 40-unit tiny home village at 2140 Division St., operated by HomesNOW!, with construction possibly starting this winter.

Bellingham plans a 35- to 40-unit tiny home village at 2140 Division St., operated by HomesNOW!, with construction possibly starting this winter.

Bellingham Plans Third Tiny Home Village in Irongate

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

The city expects the community at 2140 Division St. to include 35 to 40 tiny homes. Construction...

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

Family, friends and community members will gather 6 p.m. Monday evening at Little Squalicum Creek Park to...

I-5 Construction Near Alger on Track to Reopen Saturday WSDOT says I-5 construction near Alger remains on schedule to reopen all lanes by Saturday after crews rebuilt the roadbed and began repaving.

WSDOT says I-5 construction near Alger remains on schedule to reopen all lanes by Saturday after crews rebuilt the roadbed and began repaving.

I-5 Construction Near Alger on Track to Reopen Saturday

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

"We're on track to reopen all northbound and southbound lanes by Saturday."

Pedestrian Jumps Into I-90 Traffic Near Mount Baker Tunnel An SUV struck the pedestrian outside the Mount Baker Tunnel early Sunday. The collision blocked the roadway for nearly two hours.