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Outdoors
2 months ago
Wildfires in east Whatcom County continue to grow

Recreational access to parts of Ross Lake are closed due to wildfire activity.

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Local
2 months ago
More than 50 workers at Lynden packing facility detained by federal agents since March

Local immigration rights advocates are calling it the first “soft raid” in Whatcom County.

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Local
2 months ago
More details emerge following Sucia Island plane crash

The Otter float plane went down near the entrance to Shallow Bay on the popular island at 5:15 p.m.

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Local
2 months ago
UPDATED: All 11 people accounted for following plane crash near Sucia Island

A Kenmore Airlines spokesperson stressed that there were no fatalities and all people on board have been accounted for.

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Local
2 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in cyclist’s death near Lake Samish

Investigators are trying to identify and speak to a second cyclist who was seen riding near the victim.

Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate

The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham partners with property owners to begin cleanup of city’s largest encampment

The city will coordinate a cleanup and timber harvest of the 40-acre area once the encampment residents are cleared.

National
2 months ago
Washington joins lawsuit over new conditions for federal disaster funding

The states claim the Trump administration is tying billions of dollars in grants to immigration enforcement and changes to election procedures.

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Lifestyle
2 months ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

There’s still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

Elections
2 months ago
Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November

Sign ups are due to the city clerk’s office by Friday, July 31.

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