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Online meeting to allow public to speak on proposed Ranch Quarry Mine
If you are unable to participate in the public comment period, Whatcom County is still receiving written, emailed and online comments on their website through May 29.
Second flood assistance center opens in Everson
The deadline for any FEMA or SBA financial assistance is due by June 10.
6 hours ago in National
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
6 hours ago in Sports
What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond
LeBron James has options. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. He could decide to join another team. He could even retire and end the longest career in NBA history. He knows all this. He just doesn't know the answer.
6 hours ago in Sports
2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving
The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall
Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.
6 hours ago in National
Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel
Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.
Rodríguez goes deep as the Mariners extend a franchise-record 8-game streak against Astros
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh went 0 for 4 to make last year’s AL MVP runner-up 0 for 36 since his last hit on April 27.
Northwest Sports Update: M’s announce Miller’s return, big weekend for WWU sports, prep district tourney updates and more
WWU's softball team is heading to the national tournament for the third straight year after winning the GNAC.
Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland
The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.
New information from police detail lead-up to fatal shooting in Ferndale
Police have identified the suspected shooter, who made his initial court appearance on Monday.
Bellingham leaders to take questions from Roosevelt community on proposed day shelter
City spokesperson Melissa Morin noted that this meeting is not a public hearing, and the invitation is not open to the public, though no one will be turned away.
Blaine woman arrested, victim hospitalized following assault near Zuanich Point Park
Police say the seemingly unprovoked attack began when the woman tried to take the victim's dog.
Official candidate list released for August 2026 primary election
Ballots are due by mail or in an official ballot box by August 4.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
1 day ago in World
2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.
1 day ago in Sports
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23
On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.
