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Two firefighters at Bear Gulch Fire in federal custody amidst investigation
The federal agency didn't list a reason for their investigation, but U.S. Border Patrol in Blaine said that BLM had been looking into timecard fraud allegations.
Fire crews respond to three wildfires in the North Cascades
Trails and camps near the fire have been closed as crews work to contain the blaze.
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners hit the road, college football is back, Storm mount historic comeback and more
The Storm rallied to beat one of the league's best teams and some much-needed playoff security.
Washington State Ferry to allow dogs on ferries for the next six months
Larger dogs have to stay on the floor, while small dogs should be on their owner's lap or in a carrier.
1 week ago in World
Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack
The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.
1 week ago in Sports
Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes
The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.
1 week ago in Sports
F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP
Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.
1 week ago in National
Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it
President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show
Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.
Crews return to work at Padden Creek as fuel spill nears end
The Interurban Trail at 10th Street over Padden Creek is also back open, but some equipment is still there so people are being asked to use caution when passing through.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bluegrass Festival, Camping and Murder City Devils
KGMI's Adam Smith gets you up to date on all the fun things happening this Labor Day weekend in Whatcom County.
‘Lynden’ documentary hits streaming platforms nationwide
The film, simply titled "Lynden," follows a then-17-year-old girl named Amsa Burke who was adopted from Ethiopia and led the town's first-ever racial justice march following the killing of George Floyd.
New website tracks tree canopy rating in Washington state
The free online map looks at how the number of trees in any given neighborhood contributes to the health of residents and how temperature is affected by tree cover.
COVID-19 cases rise in Whatcom, Skagit Counties this summer
The latest data from the Washington Department of Health shows that since late July, ER visits for COVID symptoms have been on the rise.
Over $100 million in education funding restored by Trump administration for Washington schools
The legal victory frees up nearly $137 million in funding for Washington schools and more than $13 million for the state's adult education system.
Northwest Sports Update: Messi comes to Seattle, Seahawks’ unveil new unis, a blockbuster trade in the NFL and more
The Sounders will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Championship on Sunday.
Lynden man arrested following sexual assault, robbery at Little Squalicum Park
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says that over the past week, several community members and businesses offered tips and surveillance footage of the suspect.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone
Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."
1 week ago in National
Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.
1 week ago in Entertainment
For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real
"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.
