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Increase in Deadly Crashes Continues in Whatcom County A wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 near Birch Bay in March 2026 left a red passenger car heavily damaged after Washington State Patrol said a driver traveled the wrong direction near milepost 270 in Whatcom County.

A wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 near Birch Bay in March 2026 left a red passenger car heavily damaged after Washington State Patrol said a driver traveled the wrong direction near milepost 270 in Whatcom County.

Increase in Deadly Crashes Continues in Whatcom County

Brian Henderson May 27, 2026

While Washington as a whole recorded fewer traffic deaths last year, Whatcom County went the other direction....

Longview Paper Mill Chemical Tank Rupture Kills Multiple Workers Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the Longview Fire Department, provides an update to reporters during a news conference following a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview on May 26, 2026.

Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the Longview Fire Department, provides an update to reporters during a news conference following a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview on May 26, 2026.

Longview Paper Mill Chemical Tank Rupture Kills Multiple Workers

Brian Henderson May 26, 2026

Emergency crews responded at approximately 7:15 a.m. May 26 to the facility at 3401 Industrial Way after...

Border Patrol Reports Two Targeted Arrests Near Sumas Border Patrol makes an arrest near Sumas.

Border Patrol Reports Two Targeted Arrests Near Sumas

Brian Henderson May 26, 2026

According to Border Patrol, agents with the Blaine Sector's Targeted Enforcement Unit worked with Customs and Border...

BP Cherry Point Flaring Lights Up Night Sky Early Tuesday Bright flames from the BP Cherry Point refinery lit up the sky Tuesday across Whatcom County and southern B.C.

Bright flames from the BP Cherry Point refinery lit up the sky Tuesday across Whatcom County and southern B.C.

BP Cherry Point Flaring Lights Up Night Sky Early Tuesday

Brian Henderson May 26, 2026

At a Glance — BP Cherry Point Flaring Bright flames from BP Cherry Point refinery lit up...

U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Air Force crews are searching for a person who fell from a 12-foot vessel near Point Wilson at the entrance to Admiralty Inlet.

Canadian and U.S. Crews Search for Missing Boater Near Point Wilson

Brian Henderson May 22, 2026

The search includes the U.S. Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Air Force and several maritime partners. Crews...

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Crash Near Maple Valley on SR18 Emergency crews investigate a fatal four-vehicle collision on State Route 18 near Southeast 231st Street and the SR 169 interchange in Maple Valley on Thursday, May 21, 2026. One person died and three others were injured after a vehicle crossed the median into opposing traffic.

Emergency crews investigate a fatal four-vehicle collision on State Route 18 near Southeast 231st Street and the SR 169 interchange in Maple Valley on Thursday, May 21, 2026. One person died and three others were injured after a vehicle crossed the median into opposing traffic.

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Crash Near Maple Valley on SR18

Brian Henderson May 21, 2026

According to the Washington State Patrol, Sean D. Collins, 50, of Bothell, drove westbound on SR 18...

Training Run Becomes Real Rescue on the Nooksack River Search and Rescue Boat

Training Run Becomes Real Rescue on the Nooksack River

Brian Henderson May 21, 2026

A Whatcom County Water Rescue Task Force training run on the Nooksack River turned real when crews...

Border Delays Expected for Memorial Day Travel at Blaine Truck Crossing

Border Delays Expected for Memorial Day Travel at Blaine

Brian Henderson May 21, 2026

CBP warns of delays at Washington land border crossings this Memorial Day and summer. Travelers needing an...

Bellingham Police Search for Missing Man Seen Near Arboretum Missing fisherman

Bellingham Police Search for Missing Man Seen Near Arboretum

Brian Henderson May 20, 2026

Police said Tevis Honeycutt, 25, was last known to be near the Arboretum on Tuesday before he...

Ferguson Urges Flood Victims to Apply Before June 10 Deadline Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks alongside FEMA and local emergency management officials during a disaster assistance press conference in Renton on May 20, 2026, encouraging residents impacted by December flooding to apply for federal aid before the June 10 deadline.