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Obituaries
3 weeks ago
Anthony’s Restaurants mourns loss of founder Budd Gould

Gould started the company in 1973 and expanded it to over two dozen locations across the state, including Bellingham.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Luna Fire grows to seven acres in east Whatcom County

Two other minor blazes in the North Cascades National Park were fully contained over the weekend.

Local
3 weeks ago
Man dies after boat capsizes in Bellingham Bay

Coast Guard crews were alerted to the incident Saturday, July 4 at around 6 p.m.

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Traffic
3 weeks ago
Paving begins on SR 534 in south Skagit County

The project is currently on track to be finished by late August.

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Business
3 weeks ago
AG’s office settles two lawsuits against Block, Cash App

In addition to the monetary settlement, Block has also agreed to make changes to their policies and stop making misleading claims about their services.

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Business
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County home prices hold steady in spring

Average days on the market rose in nearly every area of the county.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Second man sentenced for role in fatal drive-by shooting in Bellingham

The man’s brother was sentenced earlier this year following the death of 26-year-old Daytin Duronso-Harp in October 2025.

Government
3 weeks ago
Appeals court upholds Lummi Island ferry fare rulings

The court affirmed a Whatcom County judge’s split decision in a Lummi Island resident’s challenge to how fares were calculated.

Elections
3 weeks ago
Lynden residents to vote on property tax increase in November

The rate hike would cost an extra $300 per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.

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Dedicated To Service
3 weeks ago
Fire destroys Bellingham garages, spreads to home

One person was treated for minor injuries.

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