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Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Gursimran Singh, who also goes by Randhawa, was expected to return to British Columbia three days ago but never arrived.

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Dead Near South Twin Peak

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that search and rescue teams launched a recovery mission after...

Deported Men Sentenced After New Assault Convictions U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process incoming border crossers from Canada at the Blaine, Wash., port of entry August 29, 2022.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process incoming border crossers from Canada at the Blaine, Wash., port of entry August 29, 2022.

Deported Men Sentenced After New Assault Convictions

Brian Henderson July 9, 2026

The unrelated cases involve a Mexican national removed from the country six times and a Guatemalan national...

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...

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...

Canada Day Fireworks Return to White Rock July 1 Fireworks explode over Semiahmoo Bay during White Rock's annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration. The display is visible from both White Rock and Blaine across the international border.

Fireworks explode over Semiahmoo Bay during White Rock's annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration. The display is visible from both White Rock and Blaine across the international border.

Canada Day Fireworks Return to White Rock July 1

Brian Henderson June 26, 2026

For residents on the U.S. side of the border, the annual celebration offers two ways to enjoy...

Canadian Border Agents Find More Than Paper Rolls at Delta Port A CBSA opium seizure at Delta's Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility uncovered 520.6 kilograms of opium hidden inside industrial paper rolls.

A CBSA opium seizure at Delta's Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility uncovered 520.6 kilograms of opium hidden inside industrial paper rolls.

Canadian Border Agents Find More Than Paper Rolls at Delta Port

Brian Henderson June 23, 2026

Border officers seized more than half a tonne of opium hidden in paper rolls after intelligence from...

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...

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.