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Bellingham Fire Captain Brian Jones Announces Retirement Bellingham Fire Department Captain Brian Jones has retired after more than 26 years of service. Jones joined in 1999 and spent 21 years leading crews before retiring in 2026.

Bellingham Fire Department Captain Brian Jones has retired after more than 26 years of service. Jones joined in 1999 and spent 21 years leading crews before retiring in 2026.

Bellingham Fire Captain Brian Jones Announces Retirement

Brian Henderson June 22, 2026

The Bellingham Fire Department announced Jones' retirement this week, recognizing his service, leadership and dedication to the...

Columbia River Sockeye Closure Has Baker Lake Anglers Anxious A tanker truck releases sockeye into Baker Lake at the Swift Creek launch on July 13, 2023. Adult sockeye are trapped below the Baker River dams and trucked upstream to the lake each summer as part of the cooperative recovery program between WDFW, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Puget Sound Energy.

A tanker truck releases sockeye into Baker Lake at the Swift Creek launch on July 13, 2023. Adult sockeye are trapped below the Baker River dams and trucked upstream to the lake each summer as part of the cooperative recovery program between WDFW, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Puget Sound Energy.

Columbia River Sockeye Closure Has Baker Lake Anglers Anxious

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced June 18 that sockeye passage at Bonneville Dam is...

Increased Law Enforcement Arrives with FIFA World Cup Crowds A sheriff’s marine patrol unit on the water as agencies increase enforcement during the busy summer season.

A sheriff’s marine patrol unit on the water as agencies increase enforcement during the busy summer season.

Increased Law Enforcement Arrives with FIFA World Cup Crowds

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

From Washington State Patrol troopers conducting high-visibility traffic enforcement to county marine units making arrests on local...

Family Searches for Answers in Blaine Border Patrol Shooting Nathaniel Muniz-Spry, center, with his mother Glenda Muniz and sister Randina Muniz in a family photo.

Nathaniel Muniz-Spry, center, with his mother Glenda Muniz and sister Randina Muniz in a family photo.

Family Searches for Answers in Blaine Border Patrol Shooting

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

Muniz-Spry, 39, appeared in federal court Wednesday on a charge of being a felon in possession of...

Former Tribal Social Worker Sentenced for Stealing Thursday The Snoqualmie Tribe administrative campus near Snoqualmie, Washington.

Former Tribal Social Worker Sentenced for Stealing Thursday

Brian Henderson June 19, 2026

Akeatha Diane Akintola, 48, formerly of Bellevue, pleaded guilty to theft of public funds involving $17,638 in...

WSP Seeks Help Identifying Van in Fatal 2025 SR 509 Hit-and-Run

Brian Henderson June 18, 2026

According to investigators, 39-year-old Benjamin McIntyre was riding his motorcycle on State Route 509 near the Meyers...

Ferndale Police Seeking Two Suspects in Ace Hardware Theft Ferndale police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects in a theft at Ace Hardware on June 8.

Ferndale police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects in a theft at Ace Hardware on June 8.

Ferndale Police Seeking Two Suspects in Ace Hardware Theft

Brian Henderson June 18, 2026

At a Glance — Ferndale Ace Hardware Theft Two suspects stole from Ace Hardware on June 8 in...

Federal Complaint Reveals New Border Patrol Shooting Details FBI evidence response personnel process the scene of a Border Patrol-involved shooting in Blaine on June 16, 2026. Investigators erected a privacy tent and spent hours collecting evidence near Fourth Street and A Street as federal authorities worked to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. Photo courtesy of a nearby resident.

FBI evidence response personnel process the scene of a Border Patrol-involved shooting in Blaine on June 16, 2026. Investigators erected a privacy tent and spent hours collecting evidence near Fourth Street and A Street as federal authorities worked to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. Photo courtesy of a nearby resident.

Federal Complaint Reveals New Border Patrol Shooting Details

Brian Henderson June 17, 2026

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington identified the suspect as Nathaniel Anthony Muniz-Spry...

World Cup Security Brings Exit Checkpoints, Peace Arch Barrier A temporary barrier stretches across the Peace Arch Monument at Peace Arch Historical Park in Blaine, dividing the international park ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials on both sides of the border have implemented additional security measures as Seattle and Vancouver prepare to host tournament matches.

A temporary barrier stretches across the Peace Arch Monument at Peace Arch Historical Park in Blaine, dividing the international park ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials on both sides of the border have implemented additional security measures as Seattle and Vancouver prepare to host tournament matches.

World Cup Security Brings Exit Checkpoints, Peace Arch Barrier

Brian Henderson June 17, 2026

Federal agencies have expanded security operations as Seattle and Vancouver host World Cup matches this summer. Millions...

Federal Authorities Identify Suspect, File Firearm Charge Federal prosecutors charged Nathaniel Anthony Muniz-Spry, 39, of Everson with being a felon in possession of a firearm following Tuesday's Border Patrol shooting in Blaine.