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Traffic
3 hours ago
Paving begins on sections of Hwy 9, SR 547 as I-5 work continues

Drivers should expect delays in parts of Sumas, Nooksack, Acme and south of Bellingham

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a blue uniform delivering a pitch from the mound
Local Sports
8 hours ago
Miles Mikolas’ 7 shutout innings lift Nationals to 10-1 rout of Mariners

Seattle has lost four of five and went 4-6 on its road trip that included stops in Detroit and Baltimore.

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Crime
3 days ago
State seeks $1.5 million fine against crypto ATM operator

Regulators say Bitcoin Depot’s kiosks charged up to 42% above market rates.

Traffic
3 days ago
Lynden roundabout project to close E Badger Rd intersection

This marks the fourth new roundabout constructed on SR 546.

Community Events
3 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more

From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Baseball pitcher from the Seattle Mariners throwing a pitch, windup extended, with glove on his left hand and teal uniform.
Local Sports
3 days ago
Alonso HR, Rutschman’s 3 RBIs carry Orioles past Mariners 7-5

Cole Young, Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone homered for Seattle.

Two-story house with large white-framed windows, shaded by a leafy tree; a weathered sign reads 'Historic Site, The Pickett House'.
Features
4 days ago
The story of George Pickett, infamous early Whatcom County resident

Pickett had a house built for himself near Fort Bellingham, and it still stands today at 910 Bancroft St.

Business
4 days ago
Average salary in Washington approaches six figures

The state’s average annual wage grew nearly 5% in 2025.

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