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Outdoors
1 week ago
Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

Crime
1 week ago
Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty

The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.

Local
1 week ago
New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order

Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.

north cascades highway landslide emergency repairs WSDOT
Traffic
1 week ago
WSDOT begins emergency repairs to reopen North Cascades Highway

Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.

Environmental
1 week ago
Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.

Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County warns of potential layoffs amid ‘unsustainable’ budget shortfall

The Executive’s Office will be giving an update on the county’s finances at an upcoming county council meeting.

Business
1 week ago
Birch Bay Waterslides to remain closed in 2026

Additional details regarding the park’s decision were not immediately available.

Grey whale carcass partially submerged near weathered wooden pilings in a calm bay, pebble beach and overcast sky.
Environmental
1 week ago
Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach

The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.

Storefront window displaying a large 'CLOSED' notice with 'Will return' text and a clock illustration showing return hours.
Business
1 week ago
SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state

Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.

Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration

Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.