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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...

Blaine Councilmember Says No Data Center Planned Blaine Zoning Map

Blaine Councilmember Says No Data Center Planned

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

Sorrell, who represents Ward 1 in Position 2, said he checked with city staff after several residents...

Reports of Car Doing Donuts Just Before Fiery Scene on I-5 An abandoned vehicle burns along southbound Interstate 5 near Trosper Avenue in Tumwater. Troopers received reports that the car had been doing donuts on the highway before the fire.

An abandoned vehicle burns along southbound Interstate 5 near Trosper Avenue in Tumwater. Troopers received reports that the car had been doing donuts on the highway before the fire.

Reports of Car Doing Donuts Just Before Fiery Scene on I-5

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

“The vehicle was abandoned when troopers arrived and we had reports of this car doing donuts on...

Lummi Police Seize Drugs, Gun and Home During Raid Lummi Nation police released images of a Lightning Bird Lane residence and items reportedly seized during an Aug. 5 warrant service, including suspected narcotics, a firearm, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Lummi Nation police released images of a Lightning Bird Lane residence and items reportedly seized during an Aug. 5 warrant service, including suspected narcotics, a firearm, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Lummi Police Seize Drugs, Gun and Home During Raid

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

The Lummi Nation Police Department said officers executed the warrant Aug. 5. Police released photographs showing a...

Whatcom County Primary Races Tighten as 11,000 Ballots Remain Bellingham City Hall

Whatcom County Primary Races Tighten as 11,000 Ballots Remain

Brian Henderson August 5, 2026

Republican Erika Creydt remained firmly in first place with 17,537 votes, or 44.50%. However, Democrats Michael Alvarez...

Motorcyclist Dies in Six-Vehicle Crash on I-5 in Everett Southbound I-5 near the Everett Mall has seen many accidents over the eyars and should be approached with caution.

Southbound I-5 near the Everett Mall has seen many accidents over the eyars and should be approached with caution.

Motorcyclist Dies in Six-Vehicle Crash on I-5 in Everett

Brian Henderson August 5, 2026

Blake W. Frenick was riding a white 2016 Honda CBR500 near Everett Mall Way when the crash...

Creydt, Swinburnson Lead Whatcom County Primary Results 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.

Creydt, Swinburnson Lead Whatcom County Primary Results

Brian Henderson August 4, 2026

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

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives and Washington State Department of Natural Resources fire investigators identified...

Secret Meetings and Missing Records Expose a Broken WDFW Commission A WDFW Commission investigation found secret meetings, missing public records and private coordination on policy, motions and votes. Commision members are seen here as meet to discuss wildlife management.

A WDFW Commission investigation found secret meetings, missing public records and private coordination on policy, motions and votes. Commision members are seen here as meet to discuss wildlife management.

Secret Meetings and Missing Records Expose a Broken WDFW Commission

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

“The evidence establishes that commissioners engaged in serial meetings that violated the Open Public Meetings Act,” investigator...

Bellingham Waterfront Cleanup Advances At Salish Landing Park U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, City of Bellingham staff, Port of Bellingham representatives and project partners tour the R.G. Haley and Cornwall Avenue Landfill cleanup site Friday, July 31. The contaminated waterfront properties will eventually become Salish Landing Park.