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Washington Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested After 14 Years

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Washington Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested After 14 Years

Brian Henderson May 1, 2026

Cortez-Vargas had been on the state patrol's Most Wanted list since 2012, when he failed to appear...

Ranch Quarry Near Sumas Enters Environmental Review

Ranch Quarry

Ranch Quarry Near Sumas Enters Environmental Review

Brian Henderson April 30, 2026

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Bellingham Blames Seattle: Data Says the Crisis Is Complicated A deer emerges from out of the woods on the 4300 block of Meridian Street in front of an abandoned building.

A deer emerges from out of the woods on the 4300 block of Meridian Street in front of an abandoned building.

Bellingham Blames Seattle: Data Says the Crisis Is Complicated

Brian Henderson April 29, 2026

In 2025, 22 individuals accounted for 253 arrests in Bellingham, which means roughly 5.7% of people are...

High Pollen Levels Trigger an Allergy Surge Across Washington High tree and grass pollen levels have triggered an allergy surge across Washington, and northwest residents are feeling it.

High tree and grass pollen levels have triggered an allergy surge across Washington, and northwest residents are feeling it.

High Pollen Levels Trigger an Allergy Surge Across Washington

Brian Henderson April 28, 2026

High tree and grass pollen levels have triggered an allergy surge across Washington, and northwest residents are...

Tree Limb Falls on Truck at Lake Padden Boat Launch A maple branch crushed a parked truck at the Lake Padden boat launch

A maple branch crushed a parked truck at the Lake Padden boat launch

Tree Limb Falls on Truck at Lake Padden Boat Launch

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

Tristan Demers owned the GMC 3/4-ton sitting in the lot when a branch broke free from a...

More Than 128,000 Anglers Hit Washington Lakes Saturday Outdoor Report Main (1)

Outdoor Report Main (1)

More Than 128,000 Anglers Hit Washington Lakes Saturday

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

PNW Daily · Independent News & Entertainment THE OUTDOOR REPORT Week of April 27, 2026 · brought...

Incident Briefly Closed Guide-Meridian Near Kellogg Road Monday Roadway

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Incident Briefly Closed Guide-Meridian Near Kellogg Road Monday

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

Initial reports from WSDOT indicated both northbound and southbound lanes of the Guide, officially State Route 539,...

Tod Maffin’s Nanaimo Infusion Kicks Off Today as Americans Arrive Tod

Tod

Tod Maffin’s Nanaimo Infusion Kicks Off Today as Americans Arrive

Brian Henderson April 24, 2026

Ferries leaving Tsawwassen for Vancouver Island were sold out Thursday and Friday, but they were not filled...

FEMA Aid Centers Open in Whatcom, Skagit After Flooding flooding surrounds houses

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FEMA Aid Centers Open in Whatcom, Skagit After Flooding

Brian Henderson April 24, 2026

A Disaster Assistance Center opened April 22 in Whatcom County, while two additional Disaster Recovery Centers open...

Whatcom County Warns of AI Permit Scams as Cybercrime Soars Whatcom Cybercrime

Whatcom Cybercrime

Whatcom County Warns of AI Permit Scams as Cybercrime Soars

Brian Henderson April 23, 2026

"We are getting reports of scammers sending fake invoices with Whatcom County logos," county officials reported Wednesday,...