Brian Henderson, Author at PNW Daily

Outdoor Report: Last Days of Summer Bring Halibut and Salmon Brian Henderson of PNW Daily and Chris Hamilton of Yeager's Sporting Goods hold up coho caught on the Nooksack River on Oct. 1, 2024.

Brian Henderson of PNW Daily and Chris Hamilton of Yeager's Sporting Goods hold up coho caught on the Nooksack River on Oct. 1, 2024.

Outdoor Report: Last Days of Summer Bring Halibut and Salmon

Brian Henderson August 12, 2026

The 2026 summer halibut fishery is about to reopen across several Washington marine areas, salmon opportunities are...

Soda Cans Spill Across I-5 in Bellingham Tuesday Morning A truckload of soda cans spilled across northbound I-5 at Iowa Street in Bellingham. Crews cleared the road in about 45 minutes with no injuries.

A truckload of soda cans spilled across northbound I-5 at Iowa Street in Bellingham. Crews cleared the road in about 45 minutes with no injuries.

Soda Cans Spill Across I-5 in Bellingham Tuesday Morning

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

"Things are getting a little fizzy."

Birch Bay Man Arrested After Shooting Adult, Toddler Both were shot but survived, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies later arrested a 63-year-old Birch Bay man in connection with the shooting.

Both were shot but survived, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies later arrested a 63-year-old Birch Bay man in connection with the shooting.

Birch Bay Man Arrested After Shooting Adult, Toddler

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

Both were shot but survived, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies later arrested a 63-year-old Birch Bay man in...

SR 9 Closes for a Week Near Mount Vernon Starting Aug. 12 SR 9 near Mount Vernon closes for seven days starting Aug. 12 as WSDOT crews replace a fish barrier in a $5.7 million project.

SR 9 near Mount Vernon closes for seven days starting Aug. 12 as WSDOT crews replace a fish barrier in a $5.7 million project.

SR 9 Closes for a Week Near Mount Vernon Starting Aug. 12

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

Drivers heading between Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley will need to plan around a seven-day SR 9 closure...

DOJ Sues Darwin’s Pet Food Over Bacteria Contamination Packages of Darwin's raw dog food, shown alongside images of the company's Tukwila production line, are the subject of a new DOJ lawsuit alleging repeated bacterial contamination.

Packages of Darwin's raw dog food, shown alongside images of the company's Tukwila production line, are the subject of a new DOJ lawsuit alleging repeated bacterial contamination.

DOJ Sues Darwin’s Pet Food Over Bacteria Contamination

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

The civil complaint, filed Aug. 7 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, names Arrow Reliance Inc., which...

RCMP Seeks Tips on What Sparked Summerland, B.C. Wildfire An RCMP vehicle blocks a road leading into an evacuated area of Summerland, B.C., as the Bald Range wildfire burns nearby.

An RCMP vehicle blocks a road leading into an evacuated area of Summerland, B.C., as the Bald Range wildfire burns nearby.

RCMP Seeks Tips on What Sparked Summerland, B.C. Wildfire

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The investigation now carries additional weight after RCMP confirmed an 80-year-old woman died trying to evacuate the...

Nine Votes Separate Democrats as Senate Race Nears Recount 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.

Nine Votes Separate Democrats as Senate Race Nears Recount

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

Republican Erika Creydt remained first with 21,986 votes, or 44.60%. Democrat Michael Alvarez Shepard held second with...

Gov. Bob Ferguson Visits Spokane as Wildfire Containment Nears The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires near Spokane are at least 53% contained as Ferguson thanks crews and warns of hidden hazards for residents.

The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires near Spokane are at least 53% contained as Ferguson thanks crews and warns of hidden hazards for residents.

Gov. Bob Ferguson Visits Spokane as Wildfire Containment Nears

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

Ferguson returned to Spokane this week to thank firefighters and other emergency responders battling the Spokane area...

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."