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Gov. Bob Ferguson Cuts Red Tape to Speed Wildfire Aid A firefighter battles flames threatening a home during the wildfire crisis burning across Eastern Washington.

A firefighter battles flames threatening a home during the wildfire crisis burning across Eastern Washington.

Gov. Bob Ferguson Cuts Red Tape to Speed Wildfire Aid

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson suspended state laws to speed wildfire disaster assistance, from document replacement to housing...

Whatcom County Council Votes Tomorrow on New Jail Plan Concept site plan for the new Whatcom County Jail on Hannegan Road, showing the layout of housing units, medical, kitchen, sheriff vehicle parking, and staff parking. Marked "concept only."

Concept site plan for the new Whatcom County Jail on Hannegan Road, showing the layout of housing units, medical, kitchen, sheriff vehicle parking, and staff parking. Marked "concept only."

Whatcom County Council Votes Tomorrow on New Jail Plan

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The vote follows a July 28 council meeting. Members reviewed operating costs, staffing projections, and deferred scope...

Seattle Woman Dies After Climbing Out of Moving Vehicle on I-5 A 33-year-old Seattle woman died after climbing out of a moving vehicle on I-5 near Federal Way, where a second vehicle struck her, WSP said.

A 33-year-old Seattle woman died after climbing out of a moving vehicle on I-5 near Federal Way, where a second vehicle struck her, WSP said.

Seattle Woman Dies After Climbing Out of Moving Vehicle on I-5

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The fatal crash happened at about 12:17 a.m. Aug. 10 on northbound I-5, just south of South...

Snohomish County Courthouse Escapee Kyle Hester Captured Kyle Hester is back in custody two weeks after walking out of an Everett courtroom following convictions on drug and firearm charges.

Kyle Hester is back in custody two weeks after walking out of an Everett courtroom following convictions on drug and firearm charges.

Snohomish County Courthouse Escapee Kyle Hester Captured

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

“Our Violent Offender Task Force has located and taken 39-year-old Kyle Hester into custody,” the Snohomish County...

Bellingham Police Add Grappler Devices to Stop Pursuits A Bellingham Police vehicle uses a Grappler Police Bumper during training to catch the rear wheel of a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a controlled stop. Photo courtesy of the Bellingham Police Department.

A Bellingham Police vehicle uses a Grappler Police Bumper during training to catch the rear wheel of a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a controlled stop. Photo courtesy of the Bellingham Police Department.

Bellingham Police Add Grappler Devices to Stop Pursuits

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

The Bellingham Police Department announced Thursday that its Emergency Vehicle Operations instructors recently completed initial training with...

Washington Wildfires Prompt Federal Public Health Emergency Gov. Bob Ferguson announced federal approval of a public health emergency expanding care for Washington communities affected by wildfires.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced federal approval of a public health emergency expanding care for Washington communities affected by wildfires.

Washington Wildfires Prompt Federal Public Health Emergency

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

The approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gives health agencies and providers more...

Blaine Councilmember Says No Data Center Planned Blaine Zoning Map

Blaine Councilmember Says No Data Center Planned

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

Sorrell, who represents Ward 1 in Position 2, said he checked with city staff after several residents...

Reports of Car Doing Donuts Just Before Fiery Scene on I-5 An abandoned vehicle burns along southbound Interstate 5 near Trosper Avenue in Tumwater. Troopers received reports that the car had been doing donuts on the highway before the fire.

An abandoned vehicle burns along southbound Interstate 5 near Trosper Avenue in Tumwater. Troopers received reports that the car had been doing donuts on the highway before the fire.

Reports of Car Doing Donuts Just Before Fiery Scene on I-5

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

“The vehicle was abandoned when troopers arrived and we had reports of this car doing donuts on...

Lummi Police Seize Drugs, Gun and Home During Raid Lummi Nation police released images of a Lightning Bird Lane residence and items reportedly seized during an Aug. 5 warrant service, including suspected narcotics, a firearm, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Lummi Nation police released images of a Lightning Bird Lane residence and items reportedly seized during an Aug. 5 warrant service, including suspected narcotics, a firearm, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Lummi Police Seize Drugs, Gun and Home During Raid

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

The Lummi Nation Police Department said officers executed the warrant Aug. 5. Police released photographs showing a...

Seattle Drug Leader Who Targeted Homeless Gets 10 Years Investigators seized nearly $3 million in drugs during one month before dismantling an interstate network supplying Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments.