Eric Wilkinson

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Power to the people: PSE upgrades electrical grid in vulnerable community

Widespread improvements are coming to Skagit County to increase reliable power. CONCRETE, Wash. — Fresh brewed coffee powers customers at Concrete's Lone Star Restaurant, but there is no power at all...

Ferndale Food Bank overcomes adversity to strengthen community

Since 2020, volunteers have overcome a pandemic, flood, and explosion in need. Now, they're paying their good fortune forward. FERNDALE, Wash. — She is the first face at the front desk...

More volunteers needed to combat loneliness for western Washington seniors

Senior citizens are facing long waits to find companions. LYNNWOOD, Wash. — It's the doorbell ring Jeanne Harshfield is excited to hear every week -- a visit from her caregiver, Mary....

Poulsbo firefighter traveling to Ukraine to train rescue crews during the war

Poulsbo Battalion Chief Jake Gillanders is a volunteer with Empact Northwest. POULSBO, Wash. — He is on a one-man mission to help lower the death toll in Ukraine. Battalion...

Bellingham transgender student beaten in attack caught on camera

Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — When Alyssa Ruben talks about the attack on her transgender son, she does so as if it were...

Whatcom neighbors want to silence train horns

Homeowners want to see "silent crossings" installed at certain intersections. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Life along Country Lane, a rural road in a community on the outskirts of Bellingham, is quiet...

Everett’s new Maritime Institute graduates first class

The institute hopes to help alleviate the massive shortage of maritime workers. EVERETT, Wash. — Antonio Williams-Strong showed off his knot tying skills along the Everett waterfront on Friday. ...

Caregiver saves 4 people with disabilities from Lake Forest Park group home fire

Davis Matere's heroism is born from tragedy in his homeland of Kenya. LAKE FOREST PARK, Wash — Davis Matere is still processing the trauma of one night last May. ...

Eric Wilkinson

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