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Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Hawaii Flight to Seattle Federal authorities arrested a Kansas man at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after an alleged sexual assault aboard a Delta flight from Kona, Hawaii.

Federal authorities arrested a Kansas man at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after an alleged sexual assault aboard a Delta flight from Kona, Hawaii.

Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Hawaii Flight to Seattle

Brian Henderson June 23, 2026

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington charged Dominic Cortez Nichols, 31, with abusive...

Garred Road Fire Burns as Washington Fire Season Ignites Firefighters continue battling the Garred Road Fire near Sun Lakes and Coulee City on June 23, 2026. The wildfire has grown to 3,346 acres, though evacuation levels were reduced to Level 1 Tuesday afternoon as crews made progress protecting structures and reopening highways.

Firefighters continue battling the Garred Road Fire near Sun Lakes and Coulee City on June 23, 2026. The wildfire has grown to 3,346 acres, though evacuation levels were reduced to Level 1 Tuesday afternoon as crews made progress protecting structures and reopening highways.

Garred Road Fire Burns as Washington Fire Season Ignites

Brian Henderson June 23, 2026

The Garred Road Fire is one of several major wildfires that have triggered state mobilization orders across...

Canadian Border Agents Find More Than Paper Rolls at Delta Port A CBSA opium seizure at Delta's Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility uncovered 520.6 kilograms of opium hidden inside industrial paper rolls.

A CBSA opium seizure at Delta's Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility uncovered 520.6 kilograms of opium hidden inside industrial paper rolls.

Canadian Border Agents Find More Than Paper Rolls at Delta Port

Brian Henderson June 23, 2026

Border officers seized more than half a tonne of opium hidden in paper rolls after intelligence from...

Belfair Man Detained in Alleged White House UFC Attack Plot UFC Freedom 250 fight from the Washington Monument, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.

UFC Freedom 250 fight from the Washington Monument, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.

Belfair Man Detained in Alleged White House UFC Attack Plot

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

William Lee Spartacus Falkner appeared in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on June 22 after federal prosecutors...

Border Patrol Arrests Two Mexican Nationals in Whatcom County A Mexican national arrested near Lynden on Monday is escorted into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the individual had a prior DUI arrest and is being held for removal proceedings.

A Mexican national arrested near Lynden on Monday is escorted into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the individual had a prior DUI arrest and is being held for removal proceedings.

Border Patrol Arrests Two Mexican Nationals in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

In separate announcements posted Monday, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent for the Blaine Sector reported arrests...

WSDOT Continues SR 9 Bridge Traffic Control in Whatcom County WSDOT continues paving SR 9 and SR 547 in eastern Whatcom County through June 25. Flaggers alternate SR 547 traffic daily and SR 9's Klein Ditch Bridge runs on around-the-clock alternating traffic.

WSDOT continues paving SR 9 and SR 547 in eastern Whatcom County through June 25. Flaggers alternate SR 547 traffic daily and SR 9's Klein Ditch Bridge runs on around-the-clock alternating traffic.

WSDOT Continues SR 9 Bridge Traffic Control in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

WSDOT North announced that crews will alternate traffic on both highways through Thursday, June 25.

Bellingham Fire Captain Brian Jones Announces Retirement Bellingham Fire Department Captain Brian Jones has retired after more than 26 years of service. Jones joined in 1999 and spent 21 years leading crews before retiring in 2026.

Bellingham Fire Department Captain Brian Jones has retired after more than 26 years of service. Jones joined in 1999 and spent 21 years leading crews before retiring in 2026.

Bellingham Fire Captain Brian Jones Announces Retirement

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

The Bellingham Fire Department announced Jones' retirement this week, recognizing his service, leadership and dedication to the...

Columbia River Sockeye Closure Has Baker Lake Anglers Anxious A tanker truck releases sockeye into Baker Lake at the Swift Creek launch on July 13, 2023. Adult sockeye are trapped below the Baker River dams and trucked upstream to the lake each summer as part of the cooperative recovery program between WDFW, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Puget Sound Energy.

A tanker truck releases sockeye into Baker Lake at the Swift Creek launch on July 13, 2023. Adult sockeye are trapped below the Baker River dams and trucked upstream to the lake each summer as part of the cooperative recovery program between WDFW, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Puget Sound Energy.

Columbia River Sockeye Closure Has Baker Lake Anglers Anxious

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced June 18 that sockeye passage at Bonneville Dam is...

Increased Law Enforcement Arrives with FIFA World Cup Crowds A sheriff’s marine patrol unit on the water as agencies increase enforcement during the busy summer season.

A sheriff’s marine patrol unit on the water as agencies increase enforcement during the busy summer season.

Increased Law Enforcement Arrives with FIFA World Cup Crowds

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

From Washington State Patrol troopers conducting high-visibility traffic enforcement to county marine units making arrests on local...

Family Searches for Answers in Blaine Border Patrol Shooting Nathaniel Muniz-Spry, center, with his mother Glenda Muniz and sister Randina Muniz in a family photo.