The victim reportedly jumped on the suspect in an attempt to stop him from killing a dog.
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The tests will send alerts to radio, TV and cell devices via the EAS and WEA systems.
Alert canceled. Subject reported to have been located.
"Please use extreme caution! Vegetation is still recovering from the long stretch of dry weather and is susceptible to fire spread."
More than half of those without power across the Puget Sound region were in Whatcom County.
The suspect being sought currently has an active out of state sexual assault case.
A strong weather system is forecast to bring several days of moderate to heavy rain to the Whatcom County lowlands.
Motorists were directed around the closure via a signed 19-mile detour.
The announcement marks a return to backyard campfires while continuing to restrict burning of yard debris and other outside fires.