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Local
2 days ago
Pair of wildfires reported in Skagit County

One of the fires has since been extinguished, while the other is burning on mountainous slope.

Lifestyle
2 days ago
Know before you go: Bag checks now required at NW WA Fair

Outside food and beverages are still allowed at the fair, though items like weapons, alcohol and explosives are prohibited.

Crime
2 days ago
Bellingham man accused of racial slurs, urinating on business owner

He’s also believed to have broken windows at the victim’s business in the suspected hate crime.

Crime
3 days ago
Bellingham translator accused of stealing thousands from employer

Investigators say the man withdrew money and cashed fraudulent checks using his boss’s bank account information.

Open corridor between two white apartment buildings with a central elevated walkway and a red fire extinguisher mounted on the left wall.
Government
2 days ago
Bellingham City Council to consider rental inspection updates

The suggested changes come roughly two years after the city overhauled rental inspection rules.

Elections
5 days ago
UPDATED: Results in 2026 Primary election for Whatcom County

As of Thursday’s tally, Eamonn Collins is only 2 votes behind Michael Shepard for the District 42 state Senate seat.

Local
3 days ago
Birch Bay Waterslides agrees to $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit

A Skagit County man suffered a severe leg injury at the park in August 2023.

Elections
2 days ago
Recount likely as Shepard leads Collins by nine votes in state Senate race | Elections

The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.

Business
3 days ago
Unique Blaine cafe to close upon owners’ retirement

Customers are encouraged to stop in, especially if they have a spare gift card lying around.

Northwest Sports
2 days ago
Bells open playoffs, Mariners honor 50 greatest players, WWU women’s soccer makes national rankings and more | Northwest Sports Update

Find out how to watch the Bells’ playoff opener on the road tonight before they return to Bellingham for Game 2 on Saturday.