Vancouver rundown for Monday, February 9, 2026.
Fewer and fewer drivers are crossing the border
into Washington State from lower mainland crossings.
According to the Whatcom Council of Governments,
January had a 32 % drop in southbound trips over
the same month last year at the Peacehearts,
Pacific Highway, Linden, and Huntington -Sumas
crossings. Close to half of the 60 Bellingham
area businesses surveyed report losses due to
a decline in B .C. visitors. Many call the drop
devastating. Experts blame the decline on outrage
over the Trump White House's policies on both
domestic and international issues, including
tariffs. Other news, RCMP and Maple Ridge are
not saying anything about an attack on a home
on 227 B Street. early Saturday morning. Thugs
have torched a couple vehicles in the driveway
and fired some shots at the home. There is no
indication of any injuries. Neighbors have not
been told anything about possible suspects. Three
townhomes have been badly damaged in a Sunday
morning fire at a complex in the city of North
Vancouver. Crews were able to get the fire under
control at around 10 .30. The cause is not immediately
known. Everyone was able to get out safely. The
Seattle Seahawks have won the Super Bowl for
the second time. The Seahawks beat the New England
Patriots 29 -13. Seattle's first Super Bowl win
was back in 2014 when they beat the Denver Broncos.
Sunday's game was considered by many to be a
rematch. In 2015, the Patriots beat the Seahawks.
to win the Super Bowl. The forecast is calling
for clouds and showers for Monday, a mix of sun,
clouds and possible showers on Tuesday, mostly
sunny on Wednesday. For all the details on these
Vancouver area stories, along with those links,
go to vancouverrundown .substack .com.