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A missing Indigenous Person alert has been issued for 71-year-old Nathan Roy, last seen walking away from PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA. He was previously reported missing after being discharged from Whatcom County Jail last month. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whatcom County voters will choose between multiple candidates for county council and the Port of Bellingham Board in the upcoming primary. Ballots must be submitted by 8 p.m. on August 5, with some areas, like south Bellingham, having no issues to vote on.
The Port of Bellingham altered its protocols following a report from the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office that identified non-compliance with federal contracting regulations. The Port failed to uniformly award a contract to Moffat and Nichol for a project funded by a $4.2 million federal grant. In response, the Port implemented a scorecard system for ranking contract bids to ensure compliance with federal law.
Lummi Nation Police seek public assistance in locating a robbery suspect from the Silver Reef Casino. The suspect, captured on security footage, wore a black T-shirt, sweatpants, and a baseball cap, and has a dark beard and numerous tattoos. No employees were harmed during the incident, which occurred early Sunday morning.
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.