Crime
7 days ago
Two people fined for ‘probates for profit’ scheme in Skagit County
The two collected unjustified commissions on estate homes behind the backs of families of deceased strangers.
1 week ago
Blaine man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for assaulting former partner
The man will not be allowed to make contact with the woman after he's released from prison.
2 weeks ago
State officials voice concerns over harassment of signature gatherers
Conservative political action committee Let's Go Washington says its group has been the target of harassment, vandalism and theft while gathering signatures for its two new initiatives.
2 weeks ago
New details emerge following break-in into state capitol building
The Capitol building is back open to the public, but certain spaces are closed off as the damage starts to get repaired.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County cold case revisited by coroner’s office this week
The state Anthropologist and the King County Medical Examiner will be consulted to determine the best course of action for testing after the remains are disinterred.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County dairy worker pleads guilty to workers compensation fraud
The worker collected benefits off and on for several years following the injury to his neck and back, however the allegations of fraud apply to the last few years of that time.
3 weeks ago
Lynden man arrested for bringing a weapon on school property
Police later determined that the suspect isn't legally allowed to own a firearm because he is a registered sex offender.
3 weeks ago
WWU Police investigate threat made against campus
According to the message, the university received an email around 8 a.m. that contained racist language and a "broad, nonspecific threat" near Wilson Library.
3 weeks ago
New round of scam calls target Skagit County residents
Some of the scammers claim that the caller has a bench warrant for missing jury duty.
3 weeks ago
Two people arrested in connection to murder of Bellingham man in Oregon
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office determined that the victim died as the result of a homicide.
3 weeks ago
Thieves steal $1M worth in craft whiskey from Washington distillery
Westland Distillery has taken additional steps to protect its supply chain, adding that they are focusing on serving customers instead of the investigation.
4 weeks ago
Boundary Bay sign stolen from downtown Bellingham location, seeks community help
The brewery says someone stole a blue sign that says 'Bellingham's Backyard" from their property last Saturday night.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham man in custody following pursuit into Lynden
The suspect was taken into custody and faces several charges, including first degree arson.
4 weeks ago
Third suspect arrested in connection to Bellingham cocaine operation
The other two suspects have trial dates set for later this fall.
4 weeks ago
Student at Anacortes Middle School in custody following reported threat
After the investigation, the department says officers arrested a juvenile on suspicion of threatening to bomb or injure property.