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Invasive Mitten Crab Sale in Washington Ends in Guilty Plea A Chinese mitten crab shows the dense, hair-covered claws that give the invasive species its name.

A Chinese mitten crab shows the dense, hair-covered claws that give the invasive species its name.

Invasive Mitten Crab Sale in Washington Ends in Guilty Plea

Brian Henderson September 23, 2026

A Washington resident pleaded guilty to illegally selling invasive mitten crabs, as officials warn the species threatens...

Fractured Fairy Tales Visit Bellingham Stage This Weekend Unsubdued Theatre Collective brings 11 original short plays reimagining fairy tales to New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, running Sept. 25 through Oct. 4.

Unsubdued Theatre Collective brings 11 original short plays reimagining fairy tales to New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, running Sept. 25 through Oct. 4.

Fractured Fairy Tales Visit Bellingham Stage This Weekend

Brian Henderson September 22, 2026

Unsubdued Theatre Collective brings 11 reimagined fairy tales to New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, running Sept. 25...

Pallets Fall Onto I-5 Near Blaine, Prompting Police Response Blaine Police and Washington State Patrol vehicles block northbound I-5 near Exit 275 as pallets sit along the shoulder Monday night.

Blaine Police and Washington State Patrol vehicles block northbound I-5 near Exit 275 as pallets sit along the shoulder Monday night.

Pallets Fall Onto I-5 Near Blaine, Prompting Police Response

Brian Henderson September 22, 2026

Six pallets fell onto I-5 near Blaine Monday night after an unsecured load spilled, sending debris flying...

Tanker Truck Overturns On Taylor Street In Bellingham The tanker truck lies on its side on Taylor Street as Bellingham firefighters respond to the scene.

The tanker truck lies on its side on Taylor Street as Bellingham firefighters respond to the scene.

Tanker Truck Overturns On Taylor Street In Bellingham

Brian Henderson September 21, 2026

A tanker truck overturned on Taylor Street in Bellingham Monday, prompting a HAZMAT response and multi-hour road...

Gold Bar Driver Crosses Centerline, Strikes Motorcycle Head-On Law Enforcement

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Gold Bar Driver Crosses Centerline, Strikes Motorcycle Head-On

Brian Henderson September 21, 2026

A Gold Bar man crossed the centerline on U.S. 2 and struck a motorcycle head-on near Fern...

Renton Woman Injured in DUI Rollover Crash on SR 167 in Kent A 29-year-old Renton woman was injured when an SUV rolled on SR 167 near Kent early Monday, in a crash WSP says was caused by DUI.

A 29-year-old Renton woman was injured when an SUV rolled on SR 167 near Kent early Monday, in a crash WSP says was caused by DUI.

Renton Woman Injured in DUI Rollover Crash on SR 167 in Kent

Brian Henderson September 21, 2026

A 29-year-old Renton woman was injured when an SUV rolled on SR 167 near Kent early Monday,...

Second Hiker Dies on Sauk Mountain in Two Days

Gary Idleburg, 66, of Olympia died after falling 800 to 1,000 feet on Sauk Mountain Saturday, the second hiker death there in three days.

Second Hiker Dies on Sauk Mountain in Two Days

Brian Henderson September 21, 2026

Gary Idleburg, 66, of Olympia died after falling 800 to 1,000 feet on Sauk Mountain Saturday, the...

Search Crews Find Missing Hiker Dead on Sauk Mountain The Skagit County Sheriff's Office released this photo of the 78-year-old man, last seen wearing the same yellow hat, who went missing on the Sauk Mountain Trail Thursday.

The Skagit County Sheriff's Office released this photo of the 78-year-old man, last seen wearing the same yellow hat, who went missing on the Sauk Mountain Trail Thursday.

Search Crews Find Missing Hiker Dead on Sauk Mountain

Brian Henderson September 21, 2026

Search and rescue crews found 78-year-old Peter Kalapaca dead in steep terrain on Sauk Mountain Friday, a...

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline

Brian Henderson September 18, 2026

Several Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a dramatic drop in Canadian visitor...

Gov. Ferguson Attends Seafood Processors Fall Breakfast Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks with Mike Hyde at the At-Sea Processors Association's fall breakfast in Seattle.

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks with Mike Hyde at the At-Sea Processors Association's fall breakfast in Seattle.

Gov. Ferguson Attends Seafood Processors Fall Breakfast

Brian Henderson September 17, 2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson attended the At-Sea Processors Association's fall breakfast, highlighting Washington's $46 billion maritime industry and...