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Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives and Washington State Department of Natural Resources fire investigators identified...

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...

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.