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Government
2 months ago
Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling

Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.

Weather
2 months ago
Record-breaking temperatures forecast for upcoming heat wave

NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of western Washington.

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Traffic
2 months ago
Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off

The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.

Outdoors
2 months ago
BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures

A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.

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Obituaries
2 months ago
Community mourns loss of Nooksack Mayor Kevin Hester

Hester spent over 30 years with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office prior to leading the City of Nooksack.

Traffic
2 months ago
Temporary bypass for SB I-5 traffic delayed until Monday

The bypass will be in effect through September while crews rebuild the lanes to install a new fish-passable culvert.

Crime
2 months ago
Ferndale woman sentenced for ties to fatal overdose in 2020

The third and final suspect in the case is set to go to trial in August.

Government
2 months ago
Port Commission votes to restrict civil immigration actions on their properties

The vote passed 2-1, with Port Commissioner Bobby Briscoe as the lone no vote, requesting the commission table the discussion.

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Local
2 months ago
Over a third of Whatcom County households faced financial hardship in 2024

This year’s ALICE report also found that the cost of basic needs is rapidly outpacing overall inflation.

Local
2 months ago
Man sues PeaceHealth in Bellingham, Ketchikan over wife’s death

The lawsuit claims that the two facilities didn’t communicate enough about his wife’s deteriorating condition.

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