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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.

A CBSA opium seizure at Delta's Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility uncovered 520.6 kilograms of opium hidden inside industrial paper rolls.

Canadian Border Agents Find More Than Paper Rolls at Delta Port

Brian Henderson June 23, 2026

Border officers seized more than half a tonne of opium hidden in paper rolls after intelligence from...

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...

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.