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Education
5 days ago
Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’

The state Superintendent’s Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
5 days ago
Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

Local Sports
5 days ago
Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race

KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.

Government
5 days ago
Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

The state’s unemployment rate rose slightly, continuing a more than year-long stretch of steady increases.

Crime
5 days ago
Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat

District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.

Two men in khaki uniforms and wide-brimmed straw hats stand close together on a sunny beach, smiling at the camera with water in the background.
Education
5 days ago
Lynden Christian teacher-coach inducted into WIAA Hall of Fame

Harlan Kredit graduated from Lynden Christian in 1957 and taught science at the school for over 40 years.

Seattle Mariners pitcher in white uniform mid-pitch on the mound during a game with a blurred crowd in the background.
Local Sports
5 days ago
Benintendi’s ninth-inning single sends the White Sox past the Mariners 2-1

Chicago struggled to get things going early against Mariners starter Bryce Miller, who threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

Traffic
6 days ago
Proposal to reduce speed limits in Bellingham advances to final vote

If approved, the city’s default speed limit would be reduced from 25 to 20 mph downtown and on most residential streets.

Two Seattle Mariners players celebrate, pouring an orange Gatorade jug over one player's head as water sprays around them in white uniforms.
Northwest Sports
6 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Emerson’s first hit a HR, JSN’s award error, prep boys soccer state tournament kicks off and more

M’s top prospect Colt Emerson’s first major league hit was a home run to solidify their series-opening win over the White Sox.

Local
6 days ago
Community members to present findings on Birch Bay incorporation

Previous studies claim the cost of incorporation would be way too high.