Brian Henderson, Author at PNW Daily

New Roundabout Opens Early on SR 546 Near Lynden Drivers can now use the new SR 546 and Benson Road roundabout after WSDOT completed construction ahead of schedule. Final striping work is expected in July.

Drivers can now use the new SR 546 and Benson Road roundabout after WSDOT completed construction ahead of schedule. Final striping work is expected in July.

New Roundabout Opens Early on SR 546 Near Lynden

Brian Henderson June 26, 2026

WSDOT announced Thursday night that crews opened the compact roundabout at the intersection of State Route 546,...

Fiery SR-7 Crash in Spanaway Leaves Minor Injuries Thursday Emergency crews respond after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 7 and 208th Street East in Spanaway on June 25, 2026. One vehicle came to rest on top of another after the collision and caught fire before Graham Fire crews extinguished the blaze. Authorities reported only minor injuries.

Emergency crews respond after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 7 and 208th Street East in Spanaway on June 25, 2026. One vehicle came to rest on top of another after the collision and caught fire before Graham Fire crews extinguished the blaze. Authorities reported only minor injuries.

Fiery SR-7 Crash in Spanaway Leaves Minor Injuries Thursday

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

The crash occurred at the intersection of SR-7 and 208th Street East, according to the Washington State...

Mount Vernon Homicide Leads to Maple Falls SWAT Arrests Members of the Bellingham Police Department SWAT team participate in a tactical training exercise. Bellingham SWAT officers joined the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office to assist Mount Vernon police during Thursday's homicide-related search warrant in Maple Falls.

Members of the Bellingham Police Department SWAT team participate in a tactical training exercise. Bellingham SWAT officers joined the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office to assist Mount Vernon police during Thursday's homicide-related search warrant in Maple Falls.

Mount Vernon Homicide Leads to Maple Falls SWAT Arrests

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

A Thursday SWAT operation in Maple Falls netted two additional suspects in the June 11 fatal shooting...

Next Week Critical for Columbia Sockeye and Brewster Season The next week could determine whether Washington's Columbia sockeye run is late or a bust as Bonneville Dam counts drive decisions on Brewster and Upper Columbia fisheries.

The next week could determine whether Washington's Columbia sockeye run is late or a bust as Bonneville Dam counts drive decisions on Brewster and Upper Columbia fisheries.

Next Week Critical for Columbia Sockeye and Brewster Season

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

State fishery managers delayed the planned July 1 opening at Brewster Pool and reduced or canceled Columbia...

Ferndale Motorcyclist Dies After Slater Road Collision Tuesday Whatcom County Sheriff

Ferndale Motorcyclist Dies After Slater Road Collision Tuesday

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

A 41-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday evening after colliding with a pickup truck turning into a gas station...

Second I-5 Crash in 24 Hours Near Lake Samish Construction An 83-year-old Elma man failed to merge through the I-5 construction zone near Lake Samish on June 24, rolling his SUV onto its roof and injuring both occupants in the second crash there in 24 hours.

An 83-year-old Elma man failed to merge through the I-5 construction zone near Lake Samish on June 24, rolling his SUV onto its roof and injuring both occupants in the second crash there in 24 hours.

Second I-5 Crash in 24 Hours Near Lake Samish Construction

Brian Henderson June 25, 2026

Washington State Patrol investigators said an 83-year-old driver failed to merge through the work zone near milepost...

Ferndale DUI Arrest Follows I-5 Rollover Involving Boat Trailer A suspected DUI driver was arrested after rolling a pickup truck towing a fishing boat on Interstate 5 near Ferndale. The crash blocked lanes and caused major traffic delays.

A suspected DUI driver was arrested after rolling a pickup truck towing a fishing boat on Interstate 5 near Ferndale. The crash blocked lanes and caused major traffic delays.

Ferndale DUI Arrest Follows I-5 Rollover Involving Boat Trailer

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The crash occurred at approximately 6:36 p.m. June 19 on Interstate 5 near Main Street at milepost...

I-5 Crash Near Lake Samish Sends Two Drivers to Hospital A two-vehicle crash involving a water attenuator truck on northbound I-5 near Lake Samish on June 23 sent both drivers to St. Joseph Medical Center in an active WSDOT construction zone.

A two-vehicle crash involving a water attenuator truck on northbound I-5 near Lake Samish on June 23 sent both drivers to St. Joseph Medical Center in an active WSDOT construction zone.

I-5 Crash Near Lake Samish Sends Two Drivers to Hospital

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The collision occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. June 23 on northbound Interstate 5 near North Lake Samish...

Unsecured Load Stop Highlights Dangers on Washington Roads A WSP trooper cited a driver for hauling a towering load of furniture secured by a single strap. The stop is part of a monthlong statewide cargo securement emphasis campaign.

A WSP trooper cited a driver for hauling a towering load of furniture secured by a single strap. The stop is part of a monthlong statewide cargo securement emphasis campaign.

Unsecured Load Stop Highlights Dangers on Washington Roads

Brian Henderson June 24, 2026

The stop came during a monthlong emphasis campaign focused on cargo securement. Troopers across Washington have increased...

Tesla Driver Cited After Trooper Finds Her Asleep at 78 MPH on I-5 A WSP trooper cited a Tesla driver for second-degree negligent driving after finding her asleep at the wheel while the vehicle traveled 78 mph on I-5.