Brian Henderson, Author at PNW Daily

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.

Investigators seized nearly $3 million in drugs during one month before dismantling an interstate network supplying Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments.

Seattle Drug Leader Who Targeted Homeless Gets 10 Years

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

U.S. District Judge Tana Lin sentenced 34-year-old Federal Way resident Octavio Salazar Palma on Wednesday, Aug. 5....

Whatcom County Primary Races Tighten as 11,000 Ballots Remain 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.