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Local
2 years ago
Pacific Gray whales may be rebounding after high population count

NOAA researchers said the mortality event was due to ecosystem changes that affected the whales’ diet in the northern Bering and Chukchi seas off northern Alaska.

Business
2 years ago
Texas AG opens investigation into Boeing manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit made the door-plug panel that blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max in January.

Crime
2 years ago
Two women charged in violent Idaho inmate escape

One woman allegedly falsely reported the car the inmate and accomplice initially escaped and the other allegedly drove the truck the inmate was in during the second escape attempt.

Business
2 years ago
REPORT: Grocery chains likely blamed supply chain disruption, inflation to increase revenue

The report found that grocery retailer revenues grew to 6% over total costs in 2021 and 7% by 2023.

Business
2 years ago
Boeing’s CEO and other leaders out amid turbulence at company

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, who represents Washington’s second congressional district, called on Boeing to earn back the trust of its customers following Monday’s announcement.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
REPORT: Whatcom ranks high nationally for greatest life expectancy

Ironically, Whatcom County’s long expectancy comes despite its residents reporting the heaviest drinking of Washington’s counties.

Crime
2 years ago
Authorities investigating homicides for connection to Idaho inmate escape

Three officers were injured during the initial shootout. All are in stable condition, and one officer was released from the hospital Thursday.

Business
2 years ago
Washington continues work connecting carbon market with California, Quebec

The state Department of Ecology said coordinating the programs would allow businesses to buy carbon credits in any of the three jurisdictions and could help keep costs down.

Crime
2 years ago
Eagle ‘killing spree’ case defendant pleads guilty while accomplice remains at-large

The Washington man and an accomplice allegedly killed approximately 3,600 birds on a reservation and elsewhere. They intended to sell the birds’ tail feathers on the black market.

Education
2 years ago
Philanthropist selects Whatcom County non-profit for millions in funding

The total award is more than double the amount initially promised last year.