Month: August 2026

Whatcom County Primary Races Tighten as 11,000 Ballots Remain Bellingham City Hall

Bellingham City Hall

Whatcom County Primary Races Tighten as 11,000 Ballots Remain

Brian Henderson August 5, 2026

Republican Erika Creydt remained firmly in first place with 17,537 votes, or 44.50%. However, Democrats Michael Alvarez...

Drones Disrupt Spokane Wildfire Firefighting Efforts Washington State Patrol and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office warned drone operators that restricted airspace surrounds the Spokane Complex fires after authorities detected 39 unauthorized drones in two days.

Washington State Patrol and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office warned drone operators that restricted airspace surrounds the Spokane Complex fires after authorities detected 39 unauthorized drones in two days.

Drones Disrupt Spokane Wildfire Firefighting Efforts

Brian Henderson August 5, 2026

The FBI Counter UAS Task Force detected 26 unauthorized drones on Aug. 2 and another 13 on...

Motorcyclist Dies in Six-Vehicle Crash on I-5 in Everett Southbound I-5 near the Everett Mall has seen many accidents over the eyars and should be approached with caution.

Southbound I-5 near the Everett Mall has seen many accidents over the eyars and should be approached with caution.

Motorcyclist Dies in Six-Vehicle Crash on I-5 in Everett

Brian Henderson August 5, 2026

Blake W. Frenick was riding a white 2016 Honda CBR500 near Everett Mall Way when the crash...

Creydt, Swinburnson Lead Whatcom County Primary Results Erika Creydt leads the 42nd District Senate primary and Ryan Swinburnson tops the Whatcom County prosecutor race in initial results.

Erika Creydt leads the 42nd District Senate primary and Ryan Swinburnson tops the Whatcom County prosecutor race in initial results.

Creydt, Swinburnson Lead Whatcom County Primary Results

Brian Henderson August 4, 2026

Erika Creydt leads the 42nd District Senate primary and Ryan Swinburnson tops the Whatcom County prosecutor race...

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives and Washington State Department of Natural Resources fire investigators identified...

Secret Meetings and Missing Records Expose a Broken WDFW Commission A WDFW Commission investigation found secret meetings, missing public records and private coordination on policy, motions and votes. Commision members are seen here as meet to discuss wildlife management.

A WDFW Commission investigation found secret meetings, missing public records and private coordination on policy, motions and votes. Commision members are seen here as meet to discuss wildlife management.

Secret Meetings and Missing Records Expose a Broken WDFW Commission

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

“The evidence establishes that commissioners engaged in serial meetings that violated the Open Public Meetings Act,” investigator...

Bellingham Waterfront Cleanup Advances At Salish Landing Park U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, City of Bellingham staff, Port of Bellingham representatives and project partners tour the R.G. Haley and Cornwall Avenue Landfill cleanup site Friday, July 31. The contaminated waterfront properties will eventually become Salish Landing Park.

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, City of Bellingham staff, Port of Bellingham representatives and project partners tour the R.G. Haley and Cornwall Avenue Landfill cleanup site Friday, July 31. The contaminated waterfront properties will eventually become Salish Landing Park.

Bellingham Waterfront Cleanup Advances At Salish Landing Park

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

City of Bellingham staff joined representatives from the Port of Bellingham, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, contractor IMCO...

Four Injured in Suspected DUI Rollover Crash on I-5 Four people were hospitalized after an SUV rolled on northbound I-5 in Lynnwood and was struck during a chain-reaction crash involving two other SUVs and a semi-truck. WSP says drugs or alcohol were involved, while the cause remains under investigation.

Four people were hospitalized after an SUV rolled on northbound I-5 in Lynnwood and was struck during a chain-reaction crash involving two other SUVs and a semi-truck. WSP says drugs or alcohol were involved, while the cause remains under investigation.

Four Injured in Suspected DUI Rollover Crash on I-5

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

The collision occurred at 4:03 a.m. Aug. 1 near 196th Street Southwest, according to a Washington State...

Spokane Complex Fires Rage as Federal Aid Arrives At least 600 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the Spokane Complex fires. FEMA has approved firefighting grants, while Washington seeks broader federal emergency assistance.

At least 600 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the Spokane Complex fires. FEMA has approved firefighting grants, while Washington seeks broader federal emergency assistance.

Spokane Complex Fires Rage as Federal Aid Arrives

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires had burned approximately 7,700 acres combined by Sunday afternoon,...

Ferguson Declares Washington Wildfire Emergency and Burn Ban Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a Washington burn ban through Sept. 30 as extreme fire weather threatens the state.

Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a Washington burn ban through Sept. 30 as extreme fire weather threatens the state.

Ferguson Declares Washington Wildfire Emergency and Burn Ban

Brian Henderson August 2, 2026

The emergency proclamation prohibits most outdoor burning statewide through Sept. 30. It also gives Washington access to...