Machete-wielding woman arrested after disturbance at Bellingham clinic
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A woman has been arrested after allegedly swinging a machete inside a Bellingham healthcare clinic. Bellingham Police say officers responded Thursday morning to Unity Care on Unity Street after reports of a patient threatening people in the lobby with a machete. Investigators say the 62-year-old woman pulled the weapon from her bag and swung it at an employee, cutting a gash in the victim’s sweater. She then allegedly shattered Plexiglas partitions, and a p
WA’s paid leave premium rate will increase to 1.2% in 2027
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state’s paid leave premium is rising for workers next year. The Washington State Employment Security Department announced on Friday, Oct. 16, that the state’s paid family and medical leave premium rate is increasing to 1.2% in 2027. That’s up from the current...
Washington State Troopers Catch Woolly Llamas After Running for 10 Days
They were loose for 10 days near White Pass, and then the escaped pair of llamas was caught by the Washington State Patrol.
Man who unwittingly challenged unmarked WSP vehicle to race faces felony charge
A man who unwittingly challenged a Washington State Patrol trooper to a race and hit speeds upwards of 149 mph in 2025 is facing felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court. Frank J. Farkas, ...
Washington State Troopers Catch Woolly Llamas After Running for 10 Days
They were loose for 10 days near White Pass, and then the escaped pair of llamas was caught by the Washington State Patrol.
Washington frozen food company reports layoffs affecting 439 workers
A Washington food manufacturer has reported a major workforce reduction that could affect hundreds of employees across two communities. The development comes as food producers face ongoing pressure to manage…
City of Spokane warns people about dangers of improper waste disposal after two garbage...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two garbage trucks caught fire in the Spokane area Thursday afternoon. While the city does not know what caused these specific fires, it says most garbage truck fires are started by lithium ion batteries.
Man arrested after alleged break-in, vandalism and fire in downtown Bellevue building
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a fire and vandalism at a downtown Bellevue office building, police announced Thursday. Bellevue Police arrested the man after he allegedly entered a private office building on the 200 block of 108 Ave NE after hours, vandalized a local business, and tried to start several fires, causing $2.3 million in damages.
Washington Winter Outlook 2026-27: Seattle Faces Warmer Winter
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane face a warmer seasonal outlook as strong El Niño conditions persist.
Washington woman sues Tacoma Dome under the ADA for no free caregiver ticket
McAuley noted that other large venues have taken a different approach.
