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Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

Family, friends and community members will gather 6 p.m. Monday evening at Little Squalicum Creek Park to...

I-5 Construction Near Alger on Track to Reopen Saturday WSDOT says I-5 construction near Alger remains on schedule to reopen all lanes by Saturday after crews rebuilt the roadbed and began repaving.

WSDOT says I-5 construction near Alger remains on schedule to reopen all lanes by Saturday after crews rebuilt the roadbed and began repaving.

I-5 Construction Near Alger on Track to Reopen Saturday

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

"We're on track to reopen all northbound and southbound lanes by Saturday."

Pedestrian Jumps Into I-90 Traffic Near Mount Baker Tunnel An SUV struck the pedestrian outside the Mount Baker Tunnel early Sunday. The collision blocked the roadway for nearly two hours.

An SUV struck the pedestrian outside the Mount Baker Tunnel early Sunday. The collision blocked the roadway for nearly two hours.

Pedestrian Jumps Into I-90 Traffic Near Mount Baker Tunnel

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

An SUV struck the pedestrian outside the Mount Baker Tunnel early Sunday. The collision blocked the roadway...

Former Fall City Man Gets Nine Years for Child Abuse Material Law Enforcement

Former Fall City Man Gets Nine Years for Child Abuse Material

Brian Henderson July 17, 2026

A federal judge also ordered 27-year-old Payden Georgy Bussey to spend the rest of his life under...

Nooksack Flood Committee to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Projects A levee along the Nooksack River reveals the river has breached its banks spilling into Lynden farmland.

A levee along the Nooksack River reveals the river has breached its banks spilling into Lynden farmland.

Nooksack Flood Committee to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Projects

Brian Henderson July 17, 2026

The Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. July 21 in Bellingham.

Passenger Dies After Car Strikes Tree on SR 410 Three women occupied the Subaru when it left SR 410 and struck a tree. One passenger died, while crews took the driver and another passenger to hospitals.

Three women occupied the Subaru when it left SR 410 and struck a tree. One passenger died, while crews took the driver and another passenger to hospitals.

Passenger Dies After Car Strikes Tree on SR 410

Brian Henderson July 17, 2026

According to WSP, a 2006 Subaru Impreza was traveling east on SR 410 when its wheels left...

Marine Area 7 Chinook and Summer Crabbing Season Opens Chris Hamilton of Yeager's Sporting Goods holds up a salmon caught off Whidbey Island. Marine Area 9 opens for three days this week, July 16, 17, and 18 for hatchery chinook.

Chris Hamilton of Yeager's Sporting Goods holds up a salmon caught off Whidbey Island. Marine Area 9 opens for three days this week, July 16, 17, and 18 for hatchery chinook.

Marine Area 7 Chinook and Summer Crabbing Season Opens

Brian Henderson July 16, 2026

Reports from Marine Area 9 on Thursday morning suggested the action lived up to the anticipation, with...

Stage 2 Burn Ban Takes Effect Friday Amid Red Flag Warning Smoke from wildfires burning across Washington creates a light haze around Mount Baker as Whatcom County prepares to implement a Stage 2 Burn Ban amid elevated wildfire danger and a Red Flag Warning.

Smoke from wildfires burning across Washington creates a light haze around Mount Baker as Whatcom County prepares to implement a Stage 2 Burn Ban amid elevated wildfire danger and a Red Flag Warning.

Stage 2 Burn Ban Takes Effect Friday Amid Red Flag Warning

Brian Henderson July 16, 2026

"Due to increasingly dry weather conditions and low fuel moisture levels, the existing burn ban for Unincorporated...

Pedestrian Struck on SR 518 Near Burien Sent to Harborview Washington State Patrol says a 21-year-old Seattle woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center after a pickup struck her while she crossed SR 518 Wednesday afternoon.