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Washington National Guard helicopter crew mobilized to help fight wildfires
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — A Washington Army National Guard helicopter crew was mobilized Wednesday to help wildland firefighters across eastern, WA. According to the Washington National Guard, A UH-60 Blackhawk and a crew from 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation will be dropping water on multiple fires. The...
Intalco Aluminum agrees to pay $5 million for Clean Air Act violations
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The shuttered aluminum smelter near Ferndale has reached a quick settlement with government agencies over air quality violations in its last years of operation. Intalco Aluminum has agreed to pay a $5 million penalty to settle a lawsuit brought by the EPA and U.S. Department...
Man jailed after being stopped via a PIT maneuver on I-5 in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers were dispatched about 11:15am on Thursday, July 25th, to the northbound lanes of I-5 south of the Old Fairhaven Parkway (SR11) interchange due to a report of a road rage incident that may have resulted in a collision. According to WSP...
Des Moines Police uncover ‘large amount’ of narcotics in wooded area
Des Moines Police officers uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics while investigating a suspicious circumstance in a wooded area on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Police said the discovery was made thanks to the thorough efforts of responding officers, who meticulously searched the area. During the investigation, officers located:. 472 grams...
FEMA authorizes funds to aid with firefighting costs for Swawilla Fire near Keller
BOTHELL, Wash. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Swawilla Fire. A federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved due to the fire's threat to structures around Keller. This is the third FMAG in 2024...
Lynden-based company builds Point Whitehorn tiny home
A tiny home situated in Point Whitehorn is one of the newest builds for West Coast Homes, and the first in the Blaine and Birch Bay area. Homeowner Symone Maruyama said she and her husband, Reo, had been looking for options where Reo’s mother could stay for long visits when they found West Coast Homes. One of the company’s 400-square-foot tiny homes fit their needs: It had a living room, kitchen with full-sized appliances, bathroom and deck on the first floor, with an upstairs sleeping loft and attic. Symone Maruyama said the home had a clean and modern look that could provide a peaceful space for her mother-in-law to spend weeks at a time.
1957 Mercury Montclair: A Rare Classic Emerges from Decades of Slumber with Restoration Potential for Enthusiasts
A 1957 Mercury Montclair, a prime example of its generation’s design overhaul, has emerged from decades of slumber. This two-door hardtop, sporting a powerful 368ci V8, is a rare survivor, having spent only five years on the road before being tucked away. With a claimed 10,000 miles on the...
Re-grading the Mariners and Padres deal for Ty France
Back in 2020, the Mariners were floundering through the shortened season, and were 13-22 heading into August 30th. Remember that it was only a 60-game season, so with 25 games left, the Mariners decided to become low-key sellers and make a move to improve the team in the long term. To do so, they called up their "rival" in the San Diego Padres to try and make something happen. For those who don't remember all the details, here is who moved around in that deal.
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