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Business
10 hours ago
Washington businesses impacted by drought emergency can now apply for federal loans

Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers do not quality for this financial assistance.

Community Events
1 day 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.

Environmental
1 day ago
Perry Fire continues to burn over 1,500 acres on west side of Ross Lake

The National Parks Service says that a smoke inversion made things difficult above the Perry Fire, especially for aerial water drops and surveillance over the weekend.

Local
1 day 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
2 days ago
Third-stringer Jake Tonges’ late TD catch gives the 49ers a 17-13 win over the Seahawks

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori sustained an ankle injury in the first half and came back for one special-teams play before being held out the rest of the day.

Local Sports
2 days 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
4 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
5 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. 

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