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Health and Wellness
22 hours ago
BC wildfire causing smoky air conditions in Whatcom County

The fire has been burning north of Hope, B.C. since Thursday, July 2.

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Business
23 hours ago
Alpha Technologies to close Bellingham unit, laying off 75 workers

The location near BLI is slated to close in mid-October.

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Local Sports
1 day ago
Emerson Hancock, Mariners blank Blue Jays 4-0, Mitch Garver hits a 2-run homer

Emerson Hancock (6-4) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.

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Weather
5 days ago
Warm, sunny weather predicted for 4th of July weekend

Forecasters warn there could be some strong winds though, with a good chance of gusts exceeding 20 mph.

Business
5 days ago
Office vacancies climb in Bellingham as retail market holds steady in Q2

Downtown retail vacancies saw a minor drop in the second quarter of 2026.

Crime
5 days ago
Man sentenced for a string of home invasions in western Washington

Christopher Johnson plead guilty to second degree murder earlier in the year.

Environmental
6 days ago
Whatcom County clean water projects funded through Ecology grants, loans

Over $5.6 million will go towards several projects in the county, plus 8 more projects in neighboring counties received funds.

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Local
6 days ago
REPORT: Wages in Whatcom County top national average, trail Skagit

The highest paid professions included management, healthcare practitioners and technical staff followed by computer and math-related jobs.

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