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5 hours ago
Tastiest Taco Competition begins this fall in Whatcom County

The third annual competition, hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, is putting eight restaurants head-to-head to see which location has the best taco.

Local
6 hours ago
Mortgage rates drop due to weak job reports in Whatcom County

As of Friday, Sept. 5, mortgage rates are hovering around 6.3%. 

Local Sports
16 hours ago
Raleigh hits major league-leading 53rd homer, Mariners rout Braves 18-2 with most runs since 2012

RHP Bryan Woo (12-7, 3.02 ERA) starts at home on Monday night against St. Louis RHP Miles Mikolas (7-10, 4.89).

Government
3 days ago
Washington Department of Health continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccine for state residents

Washington’s Department of Health adds that appointments for COVID vaccines will remain available to any resident who wants them.

Crime
4 days ago
Juvenile suspect arrested following drive-by shooting in Everson

The suspect was taken to juvenile detention and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Everson Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community. 

Business
4 days ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer

Meanwhile, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances. 

Government
4 days ago
Natural gas initiative challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The lawsuit alleges that backers of the initiative combined several unrelated proposals to get them approved by voters who support keeping access to natural gas.

Local Sports
5 days ago
Yandy Diaz has career-best 5-hit game to help Rays compete series sweep of the Mariners

Seattle’s Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.73 ERA) will face Atlanta’s Chris Sale (5-4, 2.45) in a series opener Friday.

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