The statewide ban does not supersede Whatcom County’s current Stage 2 burn ban.
The state’s largest wildfire has burned well over 100,000 acres so far.
The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.
High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.
After an initial social media post announcing that there had been a shooting with multiple victims, it took nearly five hours for police to provide any additional information to the public, including whether there was any ongoing threat.
The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.
Fire officials say dry conditions and shifting winds are likely to drive further fire growth.
The office of the state Attorney General issued a testimony asking shareholders in Puget Sound Energy to pay more.
The Bellingham real estate agent says his annual endurance challenges have raised over $1 million over the past six years.
Video shows the suspect attempting to flee even as the bike starts having mechanical issues.