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Business
1 day ago
Pair of Ferndale businesses announce closures

A bookstore and a bar in Ferndale have announced they are closing up for good in the near future.

Crime
1 day ago
State Patrol searches for witnesses of alleged assault on Washington State Ferry to Anacortes

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred when a woman was walking off the ferry from San Juan Island to Anacortes on Aug. 21.

Local Sports
1 day ago
Touted rookie Harry Ford delivers off bench as Mariners top Angels in 12 to tie for 1st in AL West

Angels LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.18 ERA) faces Mariners RHP Luis Castillo (9-8, 3.85) on Friday night.

Health and Wellness
2 days ago
Dept. of Health issues recreational shellfish harvesting closure in Samish Bay

As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.

Government
2 days ago
New report sheds light on who uses Whatcom County supportive housing programs

The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.

Local Sports
2 days ago
Rivas hits walk-off homer in 13th to give streaking Mariners a 4-2 win over Cardinals

Mariners RHP Bryce Miller (4-5, 5.53 ERA) faces Angels RHP José Soriano (10-10, 4.07) in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

Lifestyle
3 days ago
WTA bus routes in Bellingham may change in 2026

What the agency plans to do is simplify routes that service the university and add transfer spots so the buses can make more trips shuttling from the university.

Crime
3 days ago
Lynden healthcare provider faces charges for alleged medication theft

It claims she tried to cover it up by replacing the stolen prescription with Lorazepam pills of her own.

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