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Whatcom Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Broccoli Sprouts Three Whatcom County residents contracted Salmonella linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, part of a 13-case Washington outbreak.

Three Whatcom County residents contracted Salmonella linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, part of a 13-case Washington outbreak.

Whatcom Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Broccoli Sprouts

Brian Henderson September 4, 2026

Three Whatcom County residents contracted Salmonella linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, part of a...

Is the Gorge Still Safe? Bass Canyon Death Raises Doubts Fans crowd the Gorge Amphitheatre's Sunset Deck and lawn during a show this summer.

Is the Gorge Still Safe? Bass Canyon Death Raises Doubts

Brian Henderson August 17, 2026

A 27-year-old Olympia man died at the Gorge's on-site medical facility during the Bass Canyon electronic dance...

Whatcom County Marks Overdose Awareness Day With 3 Events Whatcom County will hold a recovery panel, resource fair and community memorial this month for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Whatcom County will hold a recovery panel, resource fair and community memorial this month for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Whatcom County Marks Overdose Awareness Day With 3 Events

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026

The series begins Saturday, Aug. 15, with a recovery panel and open mic. It continues with an...

80-Year-Old Bellingham Man Dies in Multi-Unit House Fire An 80-year-old man died after a basement fire on N. Forest Street in Bellingham. Three other residents escaped safely after smoke alarms sounded.

An 80-year-old man died after a basement fire on N. Forest Street in Bellingham. Three other residents escaped safely after smoke alarms sounded.

80-Year-Old Bellingham Man Dies in Multi-Unit House Fire

Brian Henderson August 12, 2026

Bellingham Fire Department crews responded to the four-unit home in the 300 block of N. Forest Street...

DOJ Sues Darwin’s Pet Food Over Bacteria Contamination Packages of Darwin's raw dog food, shown alongside images of the company's Tukwila production line, are the subject of a new DOJ lawsuit alleging repeated bacterial contamination.

Packages of Darwin's raw dog food, shown alongside images of the company's Tukwila production line, are the subject of a new DOJ lawsuit alleging repeated bacterial contamination.

DOJ Sues Darwin’s Pet Food Over Bacteria Contamination

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

The civil complaint, filed Aug. 7 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, names Arrow Reliance Inc., which...

Gov. Bob Ferguson Visits Spokane as Wildfire Containment Nears The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires near Spokane are at least 53% contained as Ferguson thanks crews and warns of hidden hazards for residents.

The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires near Spokane are at least 53% contained as Ferguson thanks crews and warns of hidden hazards for residents.

Gov. Bob Ferguson Visits Spokane as Wildfire Containment Nears

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

Ferguson returned to Spokane this week to thank firefighters and other emergency responders battling the Spokane area...

Gov. Bob Ferguson Cuts Red Tape to Speed Wildfire Aid A firefighter battles flames threatening a home during the wildfire crisis burning across Eastern Washington.

A firefighter battles flames threatening a home during the wildfire crisis burning across Eastern Washington.

Gov. Bob Ferguson Cuts Red Tape to Speed Wildfire Aid

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson suspended state laws to speed wildfire disaster assistance, from document replacement to housing...

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...

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....

Spokane Complex Fires Rage as Federal Aid Arrives At least 600 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the Spokane Complex fires. FEMA has approved firefighting grants, while Washington seeks broader federal emergency assistance.