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Crime
2 days ago
Three arrested following warrant in Maple Falls, two tied to Mount Vernon murder

A 26-year-old Mount Vernon man was also arrested at the home after being found with a firearm.

Open hillside meadow with purple wildflowers in the foreground, dense evergreen forest on a sunlit slope, and a blue sky with white clouds above.
Outdoors
3 days ago
Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

Local
3 days ago
Pieces of Bellingham Graffiti Rock to be distributed at Civic Stadium

Anyone who wants a piece needs to fill out a waiver in advance.

Education
3 days ago
Bellingham Public Schools settle school bus sexual assault lawsuit amid new allegations

The new lawsuit is against Blaine School District and Bellingham Public Schools.

Local
3 days ago
Blaine Police seek owners of stolen power tools

They’re asking anyone in Blaine or Birch Bay that may have had their tools stolen before April 23 to contact them with proof of ownership.

Local
3 days ago
Repaving at Lake Padden may impact travel to park

Parkgoers are asked to use the Samish Way entrances to access Lake Padden during the construction period.

Local
3 days ago
Crash on I-5 south of Bellingham hospitalizes two, blocks freeway for hours

He didn’t merge properly as he approached the construction zone at the N Lake Samish exit, crashing into a barrier and rolling his vehicle.

Local
3 days ago
Plans unveiled for Whatcom County Jail

The proposed jail has 450 total beds, a reduced square footage and no second courtroom.

Seal pup resting on a pebbled shoreline beside calm water, looking at the camera.
Local
3 days ago
Harbor seal pup rescued from Bellingham beach in rehab for malnourishment

Veterinarians at SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research who are caring for the pup say it was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.

Traffic
3 days ago
Work zone speeding violations upgrade to heftier fines in July

Any driver caught speeding by traffic cameras in a work zone will be fined $125 if they’re caught for the first time.