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Local
3 days ago
Efforts intensify to find missing hiker on Twin Sisters Mountain

On Sunday, Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team flew a crew to the South Twin Sister peak in an effort to search the mountain’s glacier on foot.

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Health and Wellness
4 days ago
BC wildfire causing smoky air conditions in Whatcom County

The fire has been burning north of Hope, B.C. since Thursday, July 2.

Traffic
4 days ago
Both directions of I-5 to be reduced to one lane for two weeks south of Bellingham

WSDOT is encouraging drivers to consider using SR 9 or Chuckanut Drive to avoid delays.

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Business
4 days ago
Alpha Technologies to close Bellingham unit, laying off 75 workers

The location near BLI is slated to close in mid-October.

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Elections
4 days ago
Rent price-fixing initiative heads to November ballot

The initiative targets data-combing software used by landlords.

Crime
4 days ago
Teen killed in Sedro-Woolley hit-and-run, suspect arrested

Witnesses were able to track down the suspect a block away from the crash site.

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Local Sports
4 days ago
Emerson Hancock, Mariners blank Blue Jays 4-0, Mitch Garver hits a 2-run homer

Emerson Hancock (6-4) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.

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Weather
1 week ago
Warm, sunny weather predicted for 4th of July weekend

Forecasters warn there could be some strong winds though, with a good chance of gusts exceeding 20 mph.

Local
1 week ago
Whatcom County to host third community meeting for new jail

Residents can share their feedback ahead of a major decision point looming in August.

Elections
1 week ago
Let’s Go Washington hands in signatures for “millionaire’s tax” challenge

The Washington state Secretary of State’s office will verify the signatures in the coming days.