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Lifted GMC Pickup Stopped for Equipment Violations by WSP A heavily lifted GMC Denali sits along a Washington roadway after Trooper Southard stopped the driver for what WSP described as numerous equipment violations. Washington regulates bumper height, suspension lifts, tire coverage, mud flaps and lighting on modified vehicles.

A heavily lifted GMC Denali sits along a Washington roadway after Trooper Southard stopped the driver for what WSP described as numerous equipment violations. Washington regulates bumper height, suspension lifts, tire coverage, mud flaps and lighting on modified vehicles.

Lifted GMC Pickup Stopped for Equipment Violations by WSP

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

Trooper Kameron Watts shared a photo of the truck after Trooper Southard stopped its driver. WSP did...

38-Year-Old Lynnwood Woman Killed in SR 99 Motorcycle Crash Karen J. Kim, 38, died after her motorcycle struck a semi-trailer on southbound SR 99 early Thursday. WSP initially investigated the collision as a hit-and-run but later determined the semi driver apparently did not know the crash occurred.

Karen J. Kim, 38, died after her motorcycle struck a semi-trailer on southbound SR 99 early Thursday. WSP initially investigated the collision as a hit-and-run but later determined the semi driver apparently did not know the crash occurred.

38-Year-Old Lynnwood Woman Killed in SR 99 Motorcycle Crash

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

Washington State Patrol initially investigated the July 30 collision as a hit-and-run. However, detectives later located the...

AG Brown Challenges PSE Rate Plan That Could Add $871 a Year Puget Sound Energy crews replace wooden utility poles with fiberglass poles and install tree wire during a reliability project in Carnation. PSE says the specialized wire can reduce outages caused by falling branches by more than 95%.

Puget Sound Energy crews replace wooden utility poles with fiberglass poles and install tree wire during a reliability project in Carnation. PSE says the specialized wire can reduce outages caused by falling branches by more than 95%.

AG Brown Challenges PSE Rate Plan That Could Add $871 a Year

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

PSE wants to raise electric rates by about 29% and natural gas rates by about 20% over...

21-Year-Old Arkansas Man Killed Crossing SR 167 Near Renton A 21-year-old Arkansas man died after being struck while crossing northbound SR 167 near the I-405 interchange in Renton.

A 21-year-old Arkansas man died after being struck while crossing northbound SR 167 near the I-405 interchange in Renton.

21-Year-Old Arkansas Man Killed Crossing SR 167 Near Renton

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

The Washington State Patrol identified the pedestrian only as a man from Clarkridge, Arkansas. Authorities withheld his...

Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.

Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.

Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The annual Point in Time Count found 435 people living without shelter, up 30% from 337 last...

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

The ACLU of Washington filed a federal claim alleging CBP held a pregnant asylum-seeking woman and her family in a small Blaine cell for weeks.

ACLU Alleges Family Held in Degrading Conditions in Blaine

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The ACLU of Washington announced a claim against the federal government Wednesday on behalf of an asylum-seeking...

Whatcom County Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Lake Samish Whatcom County issued a drinking water advisory after testing found increased microcystin levels in Lake Samish, affecting private water systems.

Whatcom County issued a drinking water advisory after testing found increased microcystin levels in Lake Samish, affecting private water systems.

Whatcom County Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Lake Samish

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The advisory applies to lakeshore residents who draw drinking water directly from the lake through private systems....

Deputies Search for Medically Vulnerable Custer Man The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 61-year-old Adam Cooper, last seen near his Custer-area home early Monday.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 61-year-old Adam Cooper, last seen near his Custer-area home early Monday.

Deputies Search for Medically Vulnerable Custer Man

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

Adam B. Cooper, 61, disappeared around 4 a.m. July 27 near his residence in the 2600 block...

Blaine Police Seek Driver Who Struck New Light Pole A newly installed light pole leans toward the sidewalk after a gray dually pickup reportedly struck it Tuesday evening near Chada Thai Restaurant at 825 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. Police are seeking witnesses and information about the driver.

A newly installed light pole leans toward the sidewalk after a gray dually pickup reportedly struck it Tuesday evening near Chada Thai Restaurant at 825 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. Police are seeking witnesses and information about the driver.

Blaine Police Seek Driver Who Struck New Light Pole

Brian Henderson July 29, 2026

The collision happened at about 7:48 p.m. near 825 Peace Portal Drive. Police said the vehicle may...

79-Year-Old Injured in SR 20 Crash Near Gibraltar Road A 79-year-old Snohomish man suffered injuries after his Jeep crossed the centerline and struck a semi-truck on SR 20 near Gibraltar Road.