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Local
1 week ago
UPDATE: Shelter in place order lifted on NAS Whidbey Island

A report of a suspicious package Friday afternoon spurred the order.

Local
1 week ago
Whatcom flood recovery programs receive $750K through Children’s Fund

Upwards of 177 local families met the criteria to receive support.

Crime
1 week ago
Everson Police investigate suspicious incident

Anyone with information or security footage is asked to contact Everson Police.

Crime
1 week ago
Man killed in Mount Vernon shooting

Police say the incident started as an altercation between two groups.

Government
1 week 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.

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Northwest Sports
1 week ago
Northwest Sports Update: World Cup kicks off, Bells pull off remarkable rally, M’s eye series win in Baltimore and more

The FIFA World Cup is now underway, as the US gears up for its opener on Friday with a pair of PNW-hosted matches to follow.

Weather
1 week 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
1 week 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.

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Obituaries
1 week 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.