Brian Henderson, Author at PNW Daily

Border Patrol Arrests Two Mexican Nationals in Whatcom County A Mexican national arrested near Lynden on Monday is escorted into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the individual had a prior DUI arrest and is being held for removal proceedings.

A Mexican national arrested near Lynden on Monday is escorted into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the individual had a prior DUI arrest and is being held for removal proceedings.

Border Patrol Arrests Two Mexican Nationals in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

In separate announcements posted Monday, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent for the Blaine Sector reported arrests...

WSDOT Continues SR 9 Bridge Traffic Control in Whatcom County WSDOT continues paving SR 9 and SR 547 in eastern Whatcom County through June 25. Flaggers alternate SR 547 traffic daily and SR 9's Klein Ditch Bridge runs on around-the-clock alternating traffic.

WSDOT continues paving SR 9 and SR 547 in eastern Whatcom County through June 25. Flaggers alternate SR 547 traffic daily and SR 9's Klein Ditch Bridge runs on around-the-clock alternating traffic.

WSDOT Continues SR 9 Bridge Traffic Control in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

WSDOT North announced that crews will alternate traffic on both highways through Thursday, June 25.

Bellingham Fire Captain Brian Jones Announces Retirement Bellingham Fire Department Captain Brian Jones has retired after more than 26 years of service. Jones joined in 1999 and spent 21 years leading crews before retiring in 2026.

Bellingham Fire Department Captain Brian Jones has retired after more than 26 years of service. Jones joined in 1999 and spent 21 years leading crews before retiring in 2026.

Bellingham Fire Captain Brian Jones Announces Retirement

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

The Bellingham Fire Department announced Jones' retirement this week, recognizing his service, leadership and dedication to the...

Columbia River Sockeye Closure Has Baker Lake Anglers Anxious A tanker truck releases sockeye into Baker Lake at the Swift Creek launch on July 13, 2023. Adult sockeye are trapped below the Baker River dams and trucked upstream to the lake each summer as part of the cooperative recovery program between WDFW, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Puget Sound Energy.

A tanker truck releases sockeye into Baker Lake at the Swift Creek launch on July 13, 2023. Adult sockeye are trapped below the Baker River dams and trucked upstream to the lake each summer as part of the cooperative recovery program between WDFW, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Puget Sound Energy.

Columbia River Sockeye Closure Has Baker Lake Anglers Anxious

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced June 18 that sockeye passage at Bonneville Dam is...

Increased Law Enforcement Arrives with FIFA World Cup Crowds A sheriff’s marine patrol unit on the water as agencies increase enforcement during the busy summer season.

A sheriff’s marine patrol unit on the water as agencies increase enforcement during the busy summer season.

Increased Law Enforcement Arrives with FIFA World Cup Crowds

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

From Washington State Patrol troopers conducting high-visibility traffic enforcement to county marine units making arrests on local...

Family Searches for Answers in Blaine Border Patrol Shooting Nathaniel Muniz-Spry, center, with his mother Glenda Muniz and sister Randina Muniz in a family photo.

Nathaniel Muniz-Spry, center, with his mother Glenda Muniz and sister Randina Muniz in a family photo.

Family Searches for Answers in Blaine Border Patrol Shooting

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

Muniz-Spry, 39, appeared in federal court Wednesday on a charge of being a felon in possession of...

Former Tribal Social Worker Sentenced for Stealing Thursday The Snoqualmie Tribe administrative campus near Snoqualmie, Washington.

Former Tribal Social Worker Sentenced for Stealing Thursday

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

Akeatha Diane Akintola, 48, formerly of Bellevue, pleaded guilty to theft of public funds involving $17,638 in...

WSP Seeks Help Identifying Van in Fatal 2025 SR 509 Hit-and-Run

Brian Henderson June 18, 2026

According to investigators, 39-year-old Benjamin McIntyre was riding his motorcycle on State Route 509 near the Meyers...

Ferndale Police Seeking Two Suspects in Ace Hardware Theft Ferndale police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects in a theft at Ace Hardware on June 8.

Ferndale police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects in a theft at Ace Hardware on June 8.

Ferndale Police Seeking Two Suspects in Ace Hardware Theft

Brian Henderson June 18, 2026

At a Glance — Ferndale Ace Hardware Theft Two suspects stole from Ace Hardware on June 8 in...

Federal Complaint Reveals New Border Patrol Shooting Details FBI evidence response personnel process the scene of a Border Patrol-involved shooting in Blaine on June 16, 2026. Investigators erected a privacy tent and spent hours collecting evidence near Fourth Street and A Street as federal authorities worked to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. Photo courtesy of a nearby resident.