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Person reportedly arrested in connection to 250-acre fire threatening homes in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE - The Balsamroot Fire has now engulfed 250 acres, posing a significant threat to the Wenatchee area. A suspect, believed to have started the fire with fireworks, is currently in custody, although Chelan County Sheriff's Office has not released further details. All evacuation alerts have been dropped to a level 1 on Wenatchee's west side.
King County Fair in Enumclaw is back and looking to grow
What does this year’s King County Fair not have?. From July 11-14, the oldest fair on the West Coast will be held at the Enumclaw Expo Center with rodeos and mutton bustin’, live music performances, carnival rides and so much more. “We say we are in the business...
Teen accused of deadly WA mall shooting released
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - The teenager suspected of a deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall on Wednesday has been released from custody, officials said Friday. The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Friday that the 16-year-old suspect bonded out of jail. There is currently no future hearing scheduled, but prosecutors are reviewing this as of Friday afternoon.
Bellingham Public Works wins national award for Little Squalicum Estuary Project
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A local waterway cleanup effort has recently won a national award. The American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded Bellingham’s Public Works for their Little Squalicum Estuary Project. The project, completed in February 2024, connects the estuary with Bellingham Bay while improving water quality and...
Carnation city manager resigns following union-busting arbitration
The Carnation City Council voted to accept a resignation agreement with now-former City Manager Ana Cortez during a regular meeting on July 2. Cortez’s resignation follows a May 7 decision by a third-party arbitrator concerning the wrongful termination of four unionized city employees. The city was ordered to reinstate...
Washington's Second Paris Baguette Café Opens in Tukwila
Paris Baguette — a global bakery café franchise providing fresh-baked cakes, pastries, and breads, plus coffees, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and other French-inspired fare — opened last Saturday in Tukwila’s Southcenter area, the company announced. It’s the second Paris Baguette to open in Washington and comes just...
High-profile attorney to represent victim of petition arrest in Edmonds
EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures during an event in a City of Edmonds park on Friday, June 14, will be entering into a letter of representation with high-profile attorney Mark Lamb of Carney, Bradley, Spellman law firm in Seattle.
CDHD Urges Wenatchee Valley Residents to Stay Indoors
As you may have noticed, air quality conditions in the Wenatchee Valley are under assault thanks to the ongoing Balsamroot Fire, which now stands at 250 acres. The Chelan-Douglas Health District is urging people to stay indoors during this "period of unhealthy air quality." A CDHD news release instructs residents...
Firefighters use boat to put out flames burning on far side of White River in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — Firefighters needed an inflatable raft to transport crews and equipment to a burning section of forest near Game Farm Wilderness Park in Auburn on Friday. What started the fire is unknown, but fireworks are a possibility, according to a spokesperson with Valley Regional Fire Authority. The...
Cedarcrest grad heads to Culinary Institute of America
Most high school graduates are not caramelizing turnips for puree, julienning radishes to be pickled, and committing up to 11 hours a day crafting unique dishes for one of the most authentic dining experiences in the Snoqualmie Valley. Then again, most high school graduates are not Tillman Yowell, the local...
Popular Bellingham beach will not have lifeguards this summer
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The weather is beautiful right now but there is a perfect storm brewing in Bellingham, bringing additional dangers to a popular beach. You won't find a lifeguard for all the people packing Bloedel Donovan Park along Lake Whatcom this summer. Bertha Costemalle is not worried about...
45-year-old man dead after being hit in head by 'mortar style' firework in Redmond
REDMOND, Wash. — Witnesses say a 45-year-old man was lighting "mortar style fireworks" in a Redmond parking lot when one hit him in the back of his head and killed him early Friday morning. According to Redmond police, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on the 11500 block of...
Home sales rise in Bellingham as home sales decline around the country
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Home sales surged in Bellingham between April and June while the rest of the country saw a decline in sales. That’s according to a new report on second-quarter home sales by Muljat Group co-owner Peter Ahn. The report shows that the 235 houses sold...
Road 11 Fire In Douglas County Contained at 900 Acres
Douglas County Fire District 5 reports a fire that started at about 1:15 pm on the 4th of July west of Mansfield is contained. District 5 says they were able to contain the fire, known as the Road 11 Fire, at about 900 acres at midnight Thursday. The fire has...
Lifestyle Lookout: Classic car show, a beach cleanup and an outdoor concert/movie happening in Whatcom County
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – We hope your Fourth of July holiday was fun and relaxing but now it’s time to clean up. Make sure any and all firework debris you caused has been swept up and disposed of properly. If you want to join some other folks to clean up, why not head to the beach?
Crowd cheered Anacortes July Fourth Parade
Commercial Avenue was crowded early for this year's annual July Fourth Parade. More photos here. Patriotic theme for the parade, above exemplified by Scouts. A 100-year-old fire truck, renovated by volunteers since 2010, made a great showing. This woman claimed she ran for the Hot Wheels for her kids, but...
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