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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.

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...

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.

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.

Federal Complaint Reveals New Border Patrol Shooting Details

Brian Henderson June 17, 2026

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington identified the suspect as Nathaniel Anthony Muniz-Spry...

World Cup Security Brings Exit Checkpoints, Peace Arch Barrier A temporary barrier stretches across the Peace Arch Monument at Peace Arch Historical Park in Blaine, dividing the international park ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials on both sides of the border have implemented additional security measures as Seattle and Vancouver prepare to host tournament matches.

A temporary barrier stretches across the Peace Arch Monument at Peace Arch Historical Park in Blaine, dividing the international park ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials on both sides of the border have implemented additional security measures as Seattle and Vancouver prepare to host tournament matches.

World Cup Security Brings Exit Checkpoints, Peace Arch Barrier

Brian Henderson June 17, 2026

Federal agencies have expanded security operations as Seattle and Vancouver host World Cup matches this summer. Millions...

Federal Authorities Identify Suspect, File Firearm Charge Federal prosecutors charged Nathaniel Anthony Muniz-Spry, 39, of Everson with being a felon in possession of a firearm following Tuesday's Border Patrol shooting in Blaine.