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SR 9 Closes for a Week Near Mount Vernon Starting Aug. 12 SR 9 near Mount Vernon closes for seven days starting Aug. 12 as WSDOT crews replace a fish barrier in a $5.7 million project.

SR 9 near Mount Vernon closes for seven days starting Aug. 12 as WSDOT crews replace a fish barrier in a $5.7 million project.

SR 9 Closes for a Week Near Mount Vernon Starting Aug. 12

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

Drivers heading between Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley will need to plan around a seven-day SR 9 closure...

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...

RCMP Seeks Tips on What Sparked Summerland, B.C. Wildfire An RCMP vehicle blocks a road leading into an evacuated area of Summerland, B.C., as the Bald Range wildfire burns nearby.

An RCMP vehicle blocks a road leading into an evacuated area of Summerland, B.C., as the Bald Range wildfire burns nearby.

RCMP Seeks Tips on What Sparked Summerland, B.C. Wildfire

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The investigation now carries additional weight after RCMP confirmed an 80-year-old woman died trying to evacuate the...

Nine Votes Separate Democrats as Senate Race Nears Recount Erika Creydt leads the 42nd District Senate primary and Ryan Swinburnson tops the Whatcom County prosecutor race in initial results.

Erika Creydt leads the 42nd District Senate primary and Ryan Swinburnson tops the Whatcom County prosecutor race in initial results.

Nine Votes Separate Democrats as Senate Race Nears Recount

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

Republican Erika Creydt remained first with 21,986 votes, or 44.60%. Democrat Michael Alvarez Shepard held second with...

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...

Whatcom County Council Votes Tomorrow on New Jail Plan Concept site plan for the new Whatcom County Jail on Hannegan Road, showing the layout of housing units, medical, kitchen, sheriff vehicle parking, and staff parking. Marked "concept only."

Concept site plan for the new Whatcom County Jail on Hannegan Road, showing the layout of housing units, medical, kitchen, sheriff vehicle parking, and staff parking. Marked "concept only."

Whatcom County Council Votes Tomorrow on New Jail Plan

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The vote follows a July 28 council meeting. Members reviewed operating costs, staffing projections, and deferred scope...

Seattle Woman Dies After Climbing Out of Moving Vehicle on I-5 A 33-year-old Seattle woman died after climbing out of a moving vehicle on I-5 near Federal Way, where a second vehicle struck her, WSP said.

A 33-year-old Seattle woman died after climbing out of a moving vehicle on I-5 near Federal Way, where a second vehicle struck her, WSP said.

Seattle Woman Dies After Climbing Out of Moving Vehicle on I-5

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The fatal crash happened at about 12:17 a.m. Aug. 10 on northbound I-5, just south of South...

Snohomish County Courthouse Escapee Kyle Hester Captured Kyle Hester is back in custody two weeks after walking out of an Everett courtroom following convictions on drug and firearm charges.

Kyle Hester is back in custody two weeks after walking out of an Everett courtroom following convictions on drug and firearm charges.

Snohomish County Courthouse Escapee Kyle Hester Captured

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

“Our Violent Offender Task Force has located and taken 39-year-old Kyle Hester into custody,” the Snohomish County...

Bellingham Police Add Grappler Devices to Stop Pursuits A Bellingham Police vehicle uses a Grappler Police Bumper during training to catch the rear wheel of a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a controlled stop. Photo courtesy of the Bellingham Police Department.

A Bellingham Police vehicle uses a Grappler Police Bumper during training to catch the rear wheel of a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a controlled stop. Photo courtesy of the Bellingham Police Department.

Bellingham Police Add Grappler Devices to Stop Pursuits

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

The Bellingham Police Department announced Thursday that its Emergency Vehicle Operations instructors recently completed initial training with...