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Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30
The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.
Lynden names Bryan Brice as interim fire chief
Brice is coming out of retirement after spending eight years as fire chief in Mount Vernon.
No foul play suspected after dead body found at Maritime Heritage Park
The Whatcom County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the person's identity and cause of death.
Overnight paving to shut down parts of E Badger Rd in Lynden
Work will be done across a 4.5 mile stretch of the road.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala
MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
3 weeks ago in Sports
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. High-profile injuries are adding up just two games into the NFL season. It's not even Sunday yet.
3 weeks ago in , Professional
Darnold’s injury muscle-related; status for next game undetermined
Tests don't show any fracture
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
DeGrom retires first 15 batters, Rodríguez hits 3-run homer off bullpen as Mariners beat Texas 4-3
Texas dropped three games behind AL West-leading Houston and two games back for the last AL wild card.
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
Seahawks win opener, Darnold injury update, M’s edge Rangers, Squalicum rematches Anacortes and more | Northwest Sports Update
Sam Darnold is expected to miss Seattle's next game with a hip injury.
Acme man suspected of jumping into Nooksack River to avoid arrest charged with felony
The 51-year-old man pleaded not guilty to all charges in connection to the Aug. 31 incident.
Family of deceased Whatcom County Jail inmate files federal lawsuit
The man was hospitalized in 2023 after jail staff found him unconscious in his cell.
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027
The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday
There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice tax in the future after more changes are made.
