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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.

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.