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Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.

Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.

Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The annual Point in Time Count found 435 people living without shelter, up 30% from 337 last...

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The ACLU of Washington announced a claim against the federal government Wednesday on behalf of an asylum-seeking...

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....

Deputies Search for Medically Vulnerable Custer Man The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 61-year-old Adam Cooper, last seen near his Custer-area home early Monday.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 61-year-old Adam Cooper, last seen near his Custer-area home early Monday.

Deputies Search for Medically Vulnerable Custer Man

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

Adam B. Cooper, 61, disappeared around 4 a.m. July 27 near his residence in the 2600 block...

Blaine Police Seek Driver Who Struck New Light Pole A newly installed light pole leans toward the sidewalk after a gray dually pickup reportedly struck it Tuesday evening near Chada Thai Restaurant at 825 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. Police are seeking witnesses and information about the driver.

A newly installed light pole leans toward the sidewalk after a gray dually pickup reportedly struck it Tuesday evening near Chada Thai Restaurant at 825 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. Police are seeking witnesses and information about the driver.

Blaine Police Seek Driver Who Struck New Light Pole

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The collision happened at about 7:48 p.m. near 825 Peace Portal Drive. Police said the vehicle may...

79-Year-Old Injured in SR 20 Crash Near Gibraltar Road A 79-year-old Snohomish man suffered injuries after his Jeep crossed the centerline and struck a semi-truck on SR 20 near Gibraltar Road.

A 79-year-old Snohomish man suffered injuries after his Jeep crossed the centerline and struck a semi-truck on SR 20 near Gibraltar Road.

79-Year-Old Injured in SR 20 Crash Near Gibraltar Road

Brian Henderson July 28, 2026

The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. near milepost 47. As a result, it blocked the highway between...

Semi-Truck Crash Closes Both Directions of SR 20 Near Anacortes A damaged semi-truck rests against the center median following a two-vehicle injury crash Tuesday on SR 20 near Sharpes Corner. The collision blocked both directions of the highway and forced traffic onto detours.

A damaged semi-truck rests against the center median following a two-vehicle injury crash Tuesday on SR 20 near Sharpes Corner. The collision blocked both directions of the highway and forced traffic onto detours.

Semi-Truck Crash Closes Both Directions of SR 20 Near Anacortes

Brian Henderson July 28, 2026

The crash occurred near milepost 47.

Snowbirds to Perform Above White Rock Waterfront Aug. 12 The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly their CT-114 Tutor jets in formation. The 2026 season will be the team’s final year performing with the historic aircraft before Canada permanently grounds the fleet.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly their CT-114 Tutor jets in formation. The 2026 season will be the team’s final year performing with the historic aircraft before Canada permanently grounds the fleet.

Snowbirds to Perform Above White Rock Waterfront Aug. 12

Brian Henderson July 28, 2026

The free show will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. While White Rock will...

Three Teens Injured in Mount Baker Highway Rollover Three teenagers suffered injuries after a car left Mount Baker Highway near Hatchery Road, struck a utility pole and rolled into a field near Deming.

Three teenagers suffered injuries after a car left Mount Baker Highway near Hatchery Road, struck a utility pole and rolled into a field near Deming.

Three Teens Injured in Mount Baker Highway Rollover

Brian Henderson July 28, 2026

The Washington State Patrol reported that the collision happened at about 12:49 a.m. July 28 near milepost...

Driver Runs Stop Sign, Strikes WTA Bus in Bellingham A driver ran a stop sign and struck a WTA bus Monday morning at Alabama and Valencia streets in Bellingham; no bus passengers were injured.