Discover the NW WA Fair in Lynden, with events, exhibits, carnival rides, delicious fair food, parking tips, shuttle info, and affordable season tickets.

A probation officer went to check on a registered sex offender in St. Paul and she found an unresponsive woman located in his bathtub, Minnesota police said.

Bellingham staff contain diesel spill at Padden Creek before it reached Bellingham Bay. Cleanup efforts underway with contractor and state assistance.

An 18-year-old man from Maui died after losing his footing while hiking near a Maui waterfall in the area of Hana Highway, police said. He died at the scene.

Washington has updated license plate laws, targeting covers and frames. Learn what’s legal, what’s banned, and how the changes aim to improve road safety.

A food-habituated black bear caused tent damage and forced the closure of a New Hampshire campsite. Campers reminded to store food properly.

Traffic on southbound I-5 in Bellingham is backed up due to a collision near Meridian Street. Delays expected; left lane is blocked as of Tuesday morning.

Two men drowned in the Colorado River near Topock Gorge after struggling underwater, Arizona deputies said. Someone on another boat called for help.

An Illinois shelter rescued Hydrangea, a kitten with a severe leg injury. Now, she's healthy, playful, and waiting for her forever home in Chicago.

The woman wasn’t breathing and had no pulse when officers pulled her from the water, Michigan officials said.

Are bicyclists required to observe stop signs in Washington? Learn how Washington state traffic laws, road rules, penalties and exceptions for cyclists.

August gas survey shows a slight drop in Washington prices. Learn where to get the cheapest gas in Bellingham and Whatcom County on GasBuddy.