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Lifestyle
6 days ago
25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed

A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.

Lifestyle
6 days ago
Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30

The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.

Outdoors
1 week ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County

Bellingham’s total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality’s rules before starting any fires.

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027

The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don’t receive coverage through their employer.

Local
1 week ago
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday

There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.

Community Events
1 week ago
Dragon Improv, Oktoberfest at Trackside, Lynden Whiskey Event and more | Lifestyle Lookout

Football is on the television, sweaters are coming off the hangers, and October is approaching fast. We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

We Are Whatcom
1 week ago
Amber Morrison: Bellingham Flower Farm

Since 2019, Bellingham Flower Farm has grown their operations on a farm in Everson, offering blooms as well as events for community members to be amongst the flowers.

Community Events
1 week ago
Canadians, Americans to gather at Peace Arch for 9/11 commemoration

The annual cross-border event honors those killed in the attacks and those who responded.

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
Bellingham to consider kratom ban, following other WA cities’ lead

The city council will discuss an ordinance seeking to ban the sale, distribution and preparation of the largely unregulated drug.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
1 week ago
Larrabee State Park begins a major water system overhaul

Aging water lines at Washington’s oldest park will be replaced in a project running through May 2027.