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250 million bees escape transport vehicle in Washington after rollover
The truck was hauling an estimated 70,000 pounds of honey bee hives, which contained live bees. It overturned at about 4 a.m.
New COVID-19 variant detected in Washington state. Here’s what to know
A case of NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a COVID surge in China, was detected at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ...
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City of Bellingham sends love letter (of sorts) to Canadian neighbors boycotting the US
It's been four months since the start of cross border tensions between the US and Canada and the boycott of Canadian visitors ...
Bellingham turns ‘Slothingham’: An 8-foot stuffed sloth becomes a meme
"Slothingham" was born the moment WSDOT removed a second oversized stuffed sloth from a tree outside Bellingham. The city ...
Traffic backed up on southbound I-5 in Bellingham following collision
Traffic is backed up on I-5 southbound near Lakeway following a collision that is blocking the left and center lane. The ...
‘Don’t feed wildlife.’ Why WA made it illegal to feed specific animals
As of May 17, 2025, it is illegal in Washington state to feed specific wild animals — deer, elk and moose in particular.
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Fatal crash on I-5 in Bellingham leads to evening closures and significant traffic delays
BELLINGHAM, Wash ... which is when he was fatally struck by a vehicle. The Washington State Department of Transportation first posted about the crash on X at 7 p.m., noting that a collision ...
Can an unmarked patrol car pull you over in WA? What WSP policy, state law say
Washington State Patrol maintains a fleet of 50 unmarked cars across the state. But can they pull you over for everyday traffic violations?