August 2026 - PNW Daily

Expect Delays Near Nugents Corner As SR 9 Paving Wraps Up Drivers should expect delays near Nugents Corner Monday as WSDOT crews finish paving SR 9 near the SR 9/SR 542 roundabout.

Drivers should expect delays near Nugents Corner Monday as WSDOT crews finish paving SR 9 near the SR 9/SR 542 roundabout.

Expect Delays Near Nugents Corner As SR 9 Paving Wraps Up

Brian Henderson August 31, 2026

WSDOT crews will grind and pave SR 9 near the Nugents Corner roundabout Monday, Aug. 31, part...

Seattle Firm Headset To Pay $1 Million Over PPP Loan Fraud Headset Inc. will pay $1,012,876 to resolve claims it improperly received a PPP loan tied to its work with the marijuana industry.

Headset Inc. will pay $1,012,876 to resolve claims it improperly received a PPP loan tied to its work with the marijuana industry.

Seattle Firm Headset To Pay $1 Million Over PPP Loan Fraud

Brian Henderson August 31, 2026

The San Jose, California-based company Sidesolve used AI data analysis to identify the case involving Headset Inc.

Washington Sues, Court Blocks Postal Service Mail Voting Rule Washington Attorney General Nick Brown

Washington Sues, Court Blocks Postal Service Mail Voting Rule

Brian Henderson August 31, 2026

Court says states face significant risk of disenfranchisement ahead of November election

Back to School: Local Auto Expert Shares his Checklist for Your Car Rich, owner of Alley Auto Point S Tire & Auto Service in Blaine, stands outside the shop ahead of the back-to-school rush.

Rich, owner of Alley Auto Point S Tire & Auto Service in Blaine, stands outside the shop ahead of the back-to-school rush.

Back to School: Local Auto Expert Shares his Checklist for Your Car

Brian Henderson August 28, 2026

Alley Auto owner Rich Eacret says a quick inspection can help keep vehicles ready for the school-year...

Fire Crews Rescue Girl Stranded in Nooksack River in Ferndale Emergency crews respond along the Nooksack River near Hovander Park after a 10-year-old girl became stranded in the water Wednesday evening.

Emergency crews respond along the Nooksack River near Hovander Park after a 10-year-old girl became stranded in the water Wednesday evening.

Fire Crews Rescue Girl Stranded in Nooksack River in Ferndale

Brian Henderson August 28, 2026

Whatcom County Fire District 7 rescued a 10-year-old girl stranded along the Nooksack River near Hovander Park...

Bellingham Rolls Out 20 MPH Speed Limits Citywide Bellingham has started installing 20 mph signs on residential and downtown streets to reduce crashes and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Bellingham has started installing 20 mph signs on residential and downtown streets to reduce crashes and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Bellingham Rolls Out 20 MPH Speed Limits Citywide

Brian Henderson August 27, 2026

New speed limits take effect as city crews install signs, with enforcement beginning after the school year...

WSP Seeks Help After Person Found Dead Near I-5 Express Lanes Law Enforcement

WSP Seeks Help After Person Found Dead Near I-5 Express Lanes

Brian Henderson August 27, 2026

Troopers are asking anyone who saw something unusual near the Seneca Street entrance to the express lanes...

King County Motorcyclist Injured in SR 99 Hit-and-Run A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries when an unknown vehicle struck them on northbound SR 99 near 14th Ave S and fled, WSP says.

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries when an unknown vehicle struck them on northbound SR 99 near 14th Ave S and fled, WSP says.

King County Motorcyclist Injured in SR 99 Hit-and-Run

Brian Henderson August 27, 2026

Washington State Patrol seeks witnesses and video after an unknown vehicle struck a motorcycle and fled the...

Three Men Sentenced for Repeat Illegal Reentry in Washington Law Enforcement

Three Men Sentenced for Repeat Illegal Reentry in Washington

Brian Henderson August 26, 2026

Three men with histories of repeated illegal reentry, drug trafficking, DUI and domestic violence charges receive federal...

Bellingham’s Shepard Advances to General Election After Recount A recount confirms Michael Alvarez Shepard's four-vote lead over Eamonn Collins in the Whatcom County Legislative District 42 state Senate primary.