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Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.
Photos
1 month ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

A kayaker in a green life jacket paddles a long black kayak on a calm lake with boats anchored in the distance and a shoreline on the horizon.
Sports
1 month ago
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

The team overtook Marr’s Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

Green banner reading 'Peoples Bank' above two hanging bells at a lakeside event, with colorful tents and blue sky in the background.
Local Sports
1 month ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr’s coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

Orange excavator dumping a load of sand into a tilted dump trailer at a construction site, with trees in the background.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

Community Events
1 month ago
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham

There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.

Dedicated To Service
1 month ago
Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express

The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.

Teal raised lettering reading 'Division of Children and Family Services' on a pale wall.
Religion
1 month ago
Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements

Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.

Dedicated To Service
1 month ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

Crime
1 month ago
Man sentenced for role in trafficking drugs responsible for Lummi Nation deaths

Treyvon Mitchell was sentenced in U.S. District court Thursday, May 21 to six years in prison.

Environmental
1 month ago
Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point

The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.

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