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A shooting in Sedro-Woolley, WA, left one person dead and five others injured at Memorial Park on July 5. Police arrested a suspect and recovered two firearms from the scene, urging witnesses to provide additional information.
Whatcom County will receive over $2 million from Washington State to enhance outdoor recreation, part of a $148 million funding initiative for hundreds of projects statewide. The funds will support 14 projects, including safety materials for mountain bikers and improvements to local parks and trails. Nearly 60% of grant applicants across the state successfully secured funding.
Two women from British Columbia sustained injuries in a crash on I-5 near Bellingham. The 62-year-old driver fell asleep, causing the vehicle to roll off the road. Both women were hospitalized, with the driver at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the passenger at Harborview Medical Center.
Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei suffered head and neck injuries during a match against the Columbus Crew on July 6 and was taken to a hospital via ambulance. Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer reported that Frei was alert and responsive after the incident, which occurred when his head collided with an opponent's knee. The match ended early due to concerns for Frei's condition.
Authorities expanded the search for Travis Decker into Idaho after a tip indicated he might be in Sawtooth National Forest. Decker faces charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, found dead in June. Search teams are scouring both the woods and bodies of water in the region.
Randy Arozarena's home run and George Kirby's strong pitching led the Seattle Mariners to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 6, marking the Pirates' third consecutive shutout loss. All-Star Paul Skenes pitched effectively for Pittsburgh, striking out ten batters but still suffered the defeat as the team struggled offensively. The Mariners' win continued the Pirates' scoreless streak, tying a major league record.
A 46-year-old man faces multiple charges following his arrest related to a series of storage unit burglaries in Bellingham, WA. Police recovered over $8,400 in stolen items, including a firearm, after identifying him through surveillance footage and his access code usage at the storage facility.
Whatcom County celebrates the Fourth of July with various events, including a pancake breakfast, street fair, and fireworks at Blaine-Birch Bay Park. Semiahmoo Resort hosts a weekend of activities, while Bellingham's fireworks will be visible from multiple locations. Families can enjoy the Fairhaven Chicken Fest and a baseball game featuring the Bellingham Bells.
Bellingham City Council plans to discuss potential utility rate increases aimed at funding essential upgrades to aging infrastructure. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday at City Hall, with options for community members to attend in person or via Zoom.
Whatcom County upgraded its fire danger level to “high” ahead of the Fourth of July weekend due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. The Fire Marshal's Office urges residents to practice fireworks safety to prevent wildfires, including using fireworks in legal areas and keeping water nearby.