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UK tourist detained in Blaine has been held in an ICE detention center for 11 days

28-year-old woman had been on four-month backpacking trip around North America

March 10, 2025 4:49 p.m.

Canada’s Liberal Party in search of a new leader while dealing with Trump threats, pending election

Trudeau became deeply unpopular with voters over rising costs, surging immigration

Jan. 9, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation

He has asked the president of Liberal Party to begin process to select new leader

Jan. 6, 2025 10:04 a.m.

Northwest Forest Plan proposals include more logging, tribal participation

Comment period open for plan amendments that would impact federal forests in Whatcom and Skagit

Dec. 30, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Snohomish County rec centers appeal to all with competitive, recreational offerings

Lynnwood Recreation, Snohomish Aquatic show city- and school district-owned models

Dec. 16, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Dire condition of Alaska’s seafood industry has no easy fixes, experts say

Task force will recommend action to rescue the industry and communities that depend on it

Nov. 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Richmond Olympic Oval bucked trends, transformed into community recreation center

The sweeping, multi-use facility is an hour from Bellingham

Nov. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Success in BC indoor rec: ‘Community will’ drove inspiration, facilities

Minoru Centre for Active Living, Grandview Heights draw crowds to exercise, socialize

Nov. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Four areas where Trump’s policies and WA’s priorities could clash

The impact will depend on whether regulations and agency actions are derailed by lawsuits

Nov. 14, 2024 1:00 p.m.

Hundreds of ballots destroyed after fires are set in ballot drop boxes in WA and OR

Clark County auditor calls incident a 'direct attack on democracy'

Oct. 28, 2024 11:00 a.m.

Indigenous Affairs

Northwest tribal salmon hatcheries to receive $240M in federal funding

Whatcom, Skagit county tribes among 27 eligible for funding

Oct. 4, 2024 6:13 p.m.

New biodiversity video series shows why conservation and habitat protection are critical

The 8 videos explore Washington's ecoregions, including North Cascades and Puget Lowland

Sept. 26, 2024 10:00 p.m.