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A petition named Whitney’s Law has gained over 7,000 signatures, aiming to reform the AMBER alert system following the murder of three young girls in Wenatchee, WA. The current criteria for issuing an AMBER alert, which were not met in this case, do not recognize parental custody disputes as abductions. The suspected killer, Travis Decker, remains at large.
Washington State Ferries proposes a new passenger-only ferry route from Bellingham to Friday Harbor, reducing travel time by nearly two hours. The service could operate seven days a week during summer, but faces funding skepticism from lawmakers.
Jesus Penuelas-Agramon, 23, faces charges for allegedly shooting a Lummi Police Officer and has a history of drug offenses. Undercover officers linked him to fentanyl sales and discovered cash bundles during a search of his residence. He is scheduled for an arraignment hearing on August 8.
Local officials in Whatcom County maintain a stage 2 burn ban despite incoming rain, allowing only certain types of outdoor cooking. The ban will remain until significant rainfall occurs over multiple days. Rainy conditions are expected to clear by Thursday evening, with warmer temperatures predicted for early next week.
Beats on the Bay, a free concert series, will kick off on August 13 in Bellingham, WA, featuring Seattle-based singer-songwriter Kate Dinsmore. The series, hosted by the Community Boating Center, allows concertgoers to enjoy performances from small watercraft on Bellingham Bay. Additional shows are scheduled for September 3 and September 10, featuring MaSango and Smooth Kiwi.
A Bellingham man, Alexis Molina, had his attempted murder case dismissed due to insufficient evidence. The ruling followed a judge's decision that invalidated a search warrant executed by police, which uncovered a gun linked to the shooting of Molina's roommate.
Pete Carroll and Geno Smith return to Seattle for the Seahawks' first preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, the Mariners aim to clinch their series against the White Sox after a strong offensive showing. The Bells conclude their regular season against the Nanaimo NightOwls, chasing a division title.
Maureen Sullivan, co-Maestro of the Subdued Stringband Jamboree, embraces her creative spirit while managing the festival's art department. The annual event, held at the Deming Log Show Fairgrounds, celebrates its 25th year by offering diverse activities and performances for attendees. Sullivan highlights the festival's community atmosphere as a key reason for her involvement.
The Seattle Mariners secured a crucial series win against the Texas Rangers, taking three of four games, highlighted by Julio Rodriguez's historic 100th career home run. The Mariners now lead the Rangers by two games for the final American League wild card spot and trail the Houston Astros by 2.5 games in the AL West. They will host the Chicago White Sox tomorrow night.
A fuel spill from a generator break has temporarily closed part of Bellingham's Interurban Trail. The spill, which released several hundred gallons of diesel, has been contained, and no fuel reached Bellingham Bay. Cleanup efforts are underway, but a timeline for reopening the trail remains unclear.