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State Seeks Court Order Over ICE Detention Center Inspections Gov. Ferguson and AG Nick Brown filed a court motion after state health inspectors were denied entry 10 times to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. More than 3,500 detainee complaints allege overcrowding and delayed medical care.

Gov. Ferguson and AG Nick Brown filed a court motion after state health inspectors were denied entry 10 times to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. More than 3,500 detainee complaints allege overcrowding and delayed medical care.

State Seeks Court Order Over ICE Detention Center Inspections

Brian Henderson April 28, 2026

State sues GEO Group over inspection access

Whatcom County Booking Report: April 21 to 27 Bookingn Report apr28

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Whatcom County Booking Report: April 21 to 27

Brian Henderson April 28, 2026

Whatcom County jail bookings for the week of April 21 to 27, 2026. Includes an officer-involved shooting...

High Pollen Levels Trigger an Allergy Surge Across Washington High tree and grass pollen levels have triggered an allergy surge across Washington, and northwest residents are feeling it.

High tree and grass pollen levels have triggered an allergy surge across Washington, and northwest residents are feeling it.

High Pollen Levels Trigger an Allergy Surge Across Washington

Brian Henderson April 28, 2026

High tree and grass pollen levels have triggered an allergy surge across Washington, and northwest residents are...

Officer-Involved Shooting in Maple Falls Leaves One Dead, One Arrested Untitled

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Officer-Involved Shooting in Maple Falls Leaves One Dead, One Arrested

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

At a Glance — What We Know Luis E. Fernandez, 36, died after a SWAT encounter on...

Tree Limb Falls on Truck at Lake Padden Boat Launch A maple branch crushed a parked truck at the Lake Padden boat launch

A maple branch crushed a parked truck at the Lake Padden boat launch

Tree Limb Falls on Truck at Lake Padden Boat Launch

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

Tristan Demers owned the GMC 3/4-ton sitting in the lot when a branch broke free from a...

More Than 128,000 Anglers Hit Washington Lakes Saturday Outdoor Report Main (1)

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More Than 128,000 Anglers Hit Washington Lakes Saturday

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

PNW Daily · Independent News & Entertainment THE OUTDOOR REPORT Week of April 27, 2026 · brought...

AG Brown Sues Grocery Stores Over Deceptive BOGO Pricing Washington Attorney General Nick Brown

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown

AG Brown Sues Grocery Stores Over Deceptive BOGO Pricing

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

The lawsuit landed in King County Superior Court against Boise-based Albertsons Companies, which operates Safeway, Albertsons, and...

Seattle Traffic Flagger Hospitalized After Being Struck by Truck Work Zone

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Seattle Traffic Flagger Hospitalized After Being Struck by Truck

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

The collision happened during the final days of National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign built...

Incident Briefly Closed Guide-Meridian Near Kellogg Road Monday Roadway

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Incident Briefly Closed Guide-Meridian Near Kellogg Road Monday

Brian Henderson April 27, 2026

Initial reports from WSDOT indicated both northbound and southbound lanes of the Guide, officially State Route 539,...

Tod Maffin’s Nanaimo Infusion Kicks Off Today as Americans Arrive Tod

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Tod Maffin’s Nanaimo Infusion Kicks Off Today as Americans Arrive

Brian Henderson April 24, 2026

Ferries leaving Tsawwassen for Vancouver Island were sold out Thursday and Friday, but they were not filled...