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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...

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The ACLU of Washington announced a claim against the federal government Wednesday on behalf of an asylum-seeking...

Snowbirds to Perform Above White Rock Waterfront Aug. 12 The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly their CT-114 Tutor jets in formation. The 2026 season will be the team’s final year performing with the historic aircraft before Canada permanently grounds the fleet.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly their CT-114 Tutor jets in formation. The 2026 season will be the team’s final year performing with the historic aircraft before Canada permanently grounds the fleet.

Snowbirds to Perform Above White Rock Waterfront Aug. 12

Brian Henderson July 28, 2026

The free show will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. While White Rock will...

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that search and rescue teams launched a recovery mission after...

Deported Men Sentenced After New Assault Convictions U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process incoming border crossers from Canada at the Blaine, Wash., port of entry August 29, 2022.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process incoming border crossers from Canada at the Blaine, Wash., port of entry August 29, 2022.

Deported Men Sentenced After New Assault Convictions

Brian Henderson July 9, 2026

The unrelated cases involve a Mexican national removed from the country six times and a Guatemalan national...

Cruise Ship Hairstylist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Passengers A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was charged after an Alaska cruise returned to Seattle. Court documents allege unauthorized massages led to sexual assaults involving at least two passengers.

A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was charged after an Alaska cruise returned to Seattle. Court documents allege unauthorized massages led to sexual assaults involving at least two passengers.

Cruise Ship Hairstylist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Passengers

Brian Henderson July 7, 2026

A 26-year-old citizen of India appeared Monday, July 6, in U.S. District Court in Tacoma after the...

America 250: Where to Celebrate Independence Day From waterfront fireworks over Bellingham Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to hometown parades, rodeos, carnivals and live music, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial this Fourth of July weekend.

From waterfront fireworks over Bellingham Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to hometown parades, rodeos, carnivals and live music, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial this Fourth of July weekend.

America 250: Where to Celebrate Independence Day

Brian Henderson July 3, 2026

From waterfront fireworks over Bellingham Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to hometown parades, rodeos, carnivals and live music,...

Holiday Travel Surges at Whatcom County Border Crossings Long waits and heavy I-5 traffic are expected at Whatcom County border crossings through Monday for Fourth of July weekend.

Long waits and heavy I-5 traffic are expected at Whatcom County border crossings through Monday for Fourth of July weekend.

Holiday Travel Surges at Whatcom County Border Crossings

Brian Henderson July 3, 2026

Traffic was already backing up Friday afternoon approaching the Peace Arch and truck crossings, with northbound I-5...

Canada Day Fireworks Return to White Rock July 1 Fireworks explode over Semiahmoo Bay during White Rock's annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration. The display is visible from both White Rock and Blaine across the international border.

Fireworks explode over Semiahmoo Bay during White Rock's annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration. The display is visible from both White Rock and Blaine across the international border.

Canada Day Fireworks Return to White Rock July 1

Brian Henderson June 26, 2026

For residents on the U.S. side of the border, the annual celebration offers two ways to enjoy...

Canadian Border Agents Find More Than Paper Rolls at Delta Port A CBSA opium seizure at Delta's Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility uncovered 520.6 kilograms of opium hidden inside industrial paper rolls.