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City of Ferndale begins construction of new Civic Campus, parking impacted in the area

Ferndale begins construction on a new Civic Campus, impacting parking near City Hall and the public library. The library parking lot closes Thursday, with a temporary lot available on the library's west side. The new facility will house city hall, council chambers, municipal court, and administrative offices.

Hobbs denies DOJs request for protected information of Washington voters

Washington state denied a request from the U.S. Department of Justice for private information on registered voters, including driver's license numbers and Social Security details. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs stated he shared publicly available data but refused to disclose protected information, emphasizing compliance with state law.

Seattle ABC affiliate to not broadcast return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid community backlash

Sinclair Broadcast Group will not air the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its Seattle ABC affiliate due to community backlash. The decision follows remarks made by Kimmel that were perceived as disparaging towards MAGA leaders, leading to protests outside the KOMO newsroom.

Bellingham man in custody following pursuit into Lynden

A Bellingham man is in custody following a police pursuit that extended into Lynden city limits. The 30-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, including first-degree arson, after allegedly pepper-spraying two victims and setting a car on fire. Law enforcement apprehended him after he rammed a police vehicle and crashed into a ditch.

Third suspect arrested in connection to Bellingham cocaine operation

A third suspect was arrested in Bellingham for her involvement in a cocaine dealing operation. The 34-year-old woman faces multiple drug-related charges, including maintaining a premises for drug trafficking. Two other suspects already have trial dates set for this fall.

WSDA recalls wild birdseed at local grocery stores

The Washington State Department of Agriculture recalled wild birdseeds sold at local grocery stores due to the presence of invasive palmer amaranth seeds. Customers are urged to return the affected product for a refund and properly dispose of any remaining seeds. The recalled birdseeds were available at Haggen, Safeway, and Albertsons in Washington and Oregon.

Tory Horton returns punt 95 yards for a score and has TD catch in Seahawks 44-13 rout of Saints

Tory Horton scored on a franchise-record 95-yard punt return and caught a touchdown pass in Seattle's 44-13 victory over New Orleans. The Saints, now winless at 0-3, struggled defensively, allowing the most points in a half since 1973. Seattle's quarterback Sam Darnold achieved a QB rating of 154.2, showcasing his confidence and efficiency.

Crawfords grand slam and Raleighs 58th homer lead Mariners to sweep over Astros

J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam, and Cal Raleigh homered for the 58th time, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on September 21. The win completed a three-game sweep, giving Seattle a three-game lead in the AL West with six games remaining.

Skagit County woman among soldiers killed in JBLM training crash

Four soldiers died in a helicopter crash during routine training near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. The victims, including chief warrant officers Andrew Cully and Andrew Kraus, were part of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Student at Anacortes Middle School in custody following reported threat

A juvenile was arrested for making a bomb threat at Anacortes Middle School. Anacortes Police investigated the claim and found no evidence of a firearm being brought to the school. The school district emphasized the seriousness of threats related to school violence.

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