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King Mountain Residents Challenge Petition to Delay Enforcement A King Mountain resident who says she was threatened with a knife is challenging a petition asking Bellingham to delay encampment enforcement.

A King Mountain resident who says she was threatened with a knife is challenging a petition asking Bellingham to delay encampment enforcement.

King Mountain Residents Challenge Petition to Delay Enforcement

Brian Henderson July 22, 2026

Julie Jansen Dorn lives near the sprawling encampment east of Meridian Street and north of East Kellogg...

Propane Leak Closes Part of SR 161 Near Puyallup Washington State Patrol vehicles block state Route 161 while a flame burns during the response to a propane leak near 152nd Street East on July 21, 2026. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue responded, and the roadway later reopened.

Washington State Patrol vehicles block state Route 161 while a flame burns during the response to a propane leak near 152nd Street East on July 21, 2026. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue responded, and the roadway later reopened.

Propane Leak Closes Part of SR 161 Near Puyallup

Brian Henderson July 22, 2026

The incident began around 7:17 p.m. July 21 near milepost 22.73, according to the Washington State Department...

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

Family, friends and community members will gather 6 p.m. Monday evening at Little Squalicum Creek Park to...

Garage Fire Spreads to Bellingham Home, Injures One Bellingham firefighters extinguish a residential fire in the 3000 block of Walnut Street on July 6 after flames spread from a detached garage to a home and a neighboring garage. One resident suffered a minor injury.

Bellingham firefighters extinguish a residential fire in the 3000 block of Walnut Street on July 6 after flames spread from a detached garage to a home and a neighboring garage. One resident suffered a minor injury.

Garage Fire Spreads to Bellingham Home, Injures One

Brian Henderson July 7, 2026

Firefighters responded at about 1:26 p.m. Monday, July 6, to the 3000 block of Walnut Street after...

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,...

Bellingham Rock Is Gone After WSDOT Blasted It Into 100 Pieces Bellingham rock along I-5 in April before being destroyed by WSDOT

Bellingham rock along I-5 in April before being destroyed by WSDOT

Bellingham Rock Is Gone After WSDOT Blasted It Into 100 Pieces

Brian Henderson May 6, 2026

The longtime Bellingham landmark known simply as The Rock no longer exists in its original form. Crews...

Seattle Mayor Haircut Goes Viral As Comment Section Erupts Wilson

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Seattle Mayor Haircut Goes Viral As Comment Section Erupts

Brian Henderson March 24, 2026

In a post shared Monday evening, Wilson thanked her stylist and debuted what she described as a...

Border Snapshot: Peace, Love, and the Last Rally Before Christmas rally

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Border Snapshot: Peace, Love, and the Last Rally Before Christmas

Brian Henderson December 23, 2025

Canadians and Americans met at the line, talking, waving, and sharing brief moments of connection in one...

Historic Flooding Hits Washington: What You Need to Know Screenshot 2025-12-23 at 5.26.46 AM

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Historic Flooding Hits Washington: What You Need to Know

Brian Henderson December 19, 2025

Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river has pushed rivers past record levels and stressed levees across the...

Scammers Target Washington Flood Victims as Recovery Begins flooding surrounds houses

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Scammers Target Washington Flood Victims as Recovery Begins

Brian Henderson December 18, 2025

Officials stress that legitimate state and federal disaster aid programs do not require upfront fees or payments...