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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.

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.

Spokane Complex Fires Rage as Federal Aid Arrives

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires had burned approximately 7,700 acres combined by Sunday afternoon,...

Ferguson Declares Washington Wildfire Emergency and Burn Ban Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a Washington burn ban through Sept. 30 as extreme fire weather threatens the state.

Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a Washington burn ban through Sept. 30 as extreme fire weather threatens the state.

Ferguson Declares Washington Wildfire Emergency and Burn Ban

Brian Henderson August 2, 2026

The emergency proclamation prohibits most outdoor burning statewide through Sept. 30. It also gives Washington access to...

Washington Wildfires Explode as Spokane Erupts in Flames Smoke from the Sinlahekin Fire fills the sky near Loomis on July 30. The lightning-caused wildfire has burned more than 73,000 acres in Okanogan County.

Smoke from the Sinlahekin Fire fills the sky near Loomis on July 30. The lightning-caused wildfire has burned more than 73,000 acres in Okanogan County.

Washington Wildfires Explode as Spokane Erupts in Flames

Brian Henderson August 2, 2026

Thousands fled their homes as fires swept through Spokane neighborhoods, while major wildfires continued burning in Okanogan...

Whatcom County Wildfires Burn 3,900 Acres Amid Fire Danger Two lightning-caused wildfires have burned nearly 3,900 acres near Ross Lake in eastern Whatcom County as a dangerous fire weather warning hits the region.

Two lightning-caused wildfires have burned nearly 3,900 acres near Ross Lake in eastern Whatcom County as a dangerous fire weather warning hits the region.

Whatcom County Wildfires Burn 3,900 Acres Amid Fire Danger

Brian Henderson July 31, 2026

The Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group issued the warning Friday, July 31. The National Weather Service has...

Whatcom County Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Lake Samish Whatcom County issued a drinking water advisory after testing found increased microcystin levels in Lake Samish, affecting private water systems.

Whatcom County issued a drinking water advisory after testing found increased microcystin levels in Lake Samish, affecting private water systems.

Whatcom County Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Lake Samish

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The advisory applies to lakeshore residents who draw drinking water directly from the lake through private systems....

Heat Advisory in Effect Across Whatcom and Skagit Counties The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching 91 degrees in Bellingham and 92 degrees in Lynden on Wednesday, July 22, as a heat advisory continues across the region.

The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching 91 degrees in Bellingham and 92 degrees in Lynden on Wednesday, July 22, as a heat advisory continues across the region.

Heat Advisory in Effect Across Whatcom and Skagit Counties

Brian Henderson July 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 91 degrees in Bellingham and 92 degrees in Lynden....

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

Family, friends and community members will gather 6 p.m. Monday evening at Little Squalicum Creek Park to...

Stage 2 Burn Ban Takes Effect Friday Amid Red Flag Warning Smoke from wildfires burning across Washington creates a light haze around Mount Baker as Whatcom County prepares to implement a Stage 2 Burn Ban amid elevated wildfire danger and a Red Flag Warning.