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.

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