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Cruise Ship Hairstylist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Passengers A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was charged after an Alaska cruise returned to Seattle. Court documents allege unauthorized massages led to sexual assaults involving at least two passengers.

A hairstylist aboard the Brilliant Lady was charged after an Alaska cruise returned to Seattle. Court documents allege unauthorized massages led to sexual assaults involving at least two passengers.

Cruise Ship Hairstylist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Passengers

Brian Henderson July 7, 2026

A 26-year-old citizen of India appeared Monday, July 6, in U.S. District Court in Tacoma after the...

Driver Injured After I-5 Lane Change Causes Bow Hill Rollover Washington State Patrol and fire crews respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on northbound Interstate 5 near Bow Hill Road on Monday afternoon. Investigators say an improper lane change caused one SUV to roll onto its side, sending one driver to the hospital.

Washington State Patrol and fire crews respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on northbound Interstate 5 near Bow Hill Road on Monday afternoon. Investigators say an improper lane change caused one SUV to roll onto its side, sending one driver to the hospital.

Driver Injured After I-5 Lane Change Causes Bow Hill Rollover

Brian Henderson July 7, 2026

The collision happened just after 3 p.m. on northbound I-5 near milepost 236, north of Bow Hill...

Family Mourns Teen Killed in Sedro-Woolley July 4 Crash Anahi Mendoza poses in her graduation cap and gown after completing her studies at Squalicum High School. Family and friends are remembering the 19-year-old for her kindness, dedication to helping others and dreams of pursuing a career in health care before she was killed in a suspected impaired driving crash on July 4.

Anahi Mendoza poses in her graduation cap and gown after completing her studies at Squalicum High School. Family and friends are remembering the 19-year-old for her kindness, dedication to helping others and dreams of pursuing a career in health care before she was killed in a suspected impaired driving crash on July 4.

Family Mourns Teen Killed in Sedro-Woolley July 4 Crash

Brian Henderson July 6, 2026

According to the fundraiser organized by her uncle, Chris Neustedt, Mendoza died July 4 after an alleged...

Rescue teams from across Washington joined Whatcom County crews searching for missing mountaineer Gursimran Randhawa in the Twin Sisters range

Massive Search Continues for Missing Mountaineer at Twin Sisters

Brian Henderson July 6, 2026

34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Gursimran Randhawa, remains missing after he failed to return to...

America 250: Where to Celebrate Independence Day From waterfront fireworks over Bellingham Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to hometown parades, rodeos, carnivals and live music, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial this Fourth of July weekend.

From waterfront fireworks over Bellingham Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to hometown parades, rodeos, carnivals and live music, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial this Fourth of July weekend.

America 250: Where to Celebrate Independence Day

Brian Henderson July 3, 2026

From waterfront fireworks over Bellingham Bay and Semiahmoo Bay to hometown parades, rodeos, carnivals and live music,...

Holiday Travel Surges at Whatcom County Border Crossings Long waits and heavy I-5 traffic are expected at Whatcom County border crossings through Monday for Fourth of July weekend.

Long waits and heavy I-5 traffic are expected at Whatcom County border crossings through Monday for Fourth of July weekend.

Holiday Travel Surges at Whatcom County Border Crossings

Brian Henderson July 3, 2026

Traffic was already backing up Friday afternoon approaching the Peace Arch and truck crossings, with northbound I-5...

Motorcyclist Arrested After Failed Attempt to Flee Trooper A motorcyclist traveling more than 90 mph was arrested after attempting to flee and hide from a Washington State Patrol trooper, officials said.

A motorcyclist traveling more than 90 mph was arrested after attempting to flee and hide from a Washington State Patrol trooper, officials said.

Motorcyclist Arrested After Failed Attempt to Flee Trooper

Brian Henderson July 2, 2026

Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding shared details of the arrest Wednesday in a social media post...

Mountain View Fire Burns Near SR 530 at Rockport Thursday The Mountain View Fire is burning along SR 530 near Rockport. Level 1 evacuation notices are in effect while SR 530 remains open.

The Mountain View Fire is burning along SR 530 near Rockport. Level 1 evacuation notices are in effect while SR 530 remains open.

Mountain View Fire Burns Near SR 530 at Rockport Thursday

Brian Henderson July 2, 2026

The Washington State Department of Transportation said the wildfire is burning along SR 530 between mileposts 64...

Bellingham Manufacturer to Close Eliminating 75 Jobs Alpha Technologies Services Inc. notified the state that it intends to permanently close its Bellingham facility on Aug. 31, 2026. The company filed the notice July 1.

Alpha Technologies Services Inc. notified the state that it intends to permanently close its Bellingham facility on Aug. 31, 2026. The company filed the notice July 1.

Bellingham Manufacturer to Close Eliminating 75 Jobs

Brian Henderson July 2, 2026

Alpha Technologies Services Inc. will permanently close its Bellingham facility on Aug. 31, eliminating 75 jobs. The...

Bellingham Commercial Real Estate Holds Steady Amid Slow Sales Bellingham's commercial real estate market remained stable in the second quarter of 2026, with strong industrial demand, steady retail leasing, and slower investment sales.