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Community Events
2 weeks ago
Standup Comedy, Wiffleball, Hot Rods, Dahlias and more | Lifestyle Lookout

It will be perfect this weekend to get out and enjoy some fun activities. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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Traffic
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Ferry service returns to Lummi Island after unspecified issue

An unspecified issue canceled some Wednesday sailings. Thursday morning saw inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Washington co-leads multi-state lawsuit over USPS mail ballot rule

State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in July despite job losses

The county’s job losses came amid a decrease in the overall labor force.

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
Major changes coming to Washington’s Apple Health coverage

New federal requirements could cause hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians to lose access, starting with certain noncitizens this fall.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Michael Shepard advances after narrowly earning second place in state Senate recount

The Democrat will now face Republican Erika Creydt in the November general election for the 42nd District seat.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Bellingham man arrested after child injured in suspected DUI crash

The child was found without a seatbelt and was transported to the hospital with “substantial bodily injuries.”

Environmental
2 weeks ago
Oil drums, tires dumped into Skagit County creek

The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.

Business
2 weeks ago
Former site of HomeSkillet, Homeschool BBQ up for sale

The latter iteration of the eclectic dining spot shut down in April.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Western WA theft ring suspects take guilty pleas for lesser charges

The group had been accused of targeting families of Asian descent in Whatcom and Snohomish counties.