
Pepper Sisters opened in downtown Bellingham 36 years ago and were renowned for their red chili sauce, sopapillas and other southwestern-style dishes.

All road work across the state has been paused as of noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be allowed to resume early Thursday morning.

The county charter, which is similar to a constitution, lays out the county’s powers, structure and election processes.

The suit was filed in July 2024 in the Western District court of Washington, with the timeline set for a jury trial in early 2026.

Those planning on setting off fireworks are asked to keep a reliable water source nearby and to set off sparks responsibly.

Passed by state legislature in 2023, the rules are intended to reduce vessel noise and allow whales to live their lives with minimal disturbance.

Grant funding will cover the installation of new sensors near the border to help streamline traffic wait times.

Community members in Birch Bay will participate in the second annual polar plunge and first annual warm clothing drive on Jan. 1 at the Birch Bay Beach Park.

The man was wanted in connection to a burglary and assault in Blaine and has a history of engaging in reckless pursuits with law enforcement.

Rogers replaces Jake Dickert, who left to become Wake Forest’s head coach Dec. 18.