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Federal lawsuit over voter data in Washington dismissed
The DOJ demanded states hand over private voter information last September.
Whatcom County departments outline potential changes in light of budget recommendations
Sheriff Donnell Tanksley voiced his displeasure with looming cuts of patrol deputies.
Vancouver Island wildfire sends smoke into Whatcom, San Juan Counties
The fire was discovered over the weekend and has burned hundreds of acres.
WWU achieves top spot in new regional school ranking
The university was also recognized for its accessibility to veterans and ranked well in comparison to other schools in the western U.S.
David Libby: Warrior Service
Locally-based organization Warrior Service offers veterans the opportunity to hunt and fish in order to build community. A vet himself, Libby started the organization to help bonds form after service.
4 weeks ago in World
Polo off Mexican coast is among ‘the strongest storms ever’ as Odalys becomes a hurricane
Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and was expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a major hurricane, while another Pacific system, Odalys, strengthened Wednesday from a tropical storm to a hurricane without threatening land.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’
When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Mariners starter Logan Gilbert (12-11) lasted only four innings, yielding four runs on 10 hits.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.
4 weeks ago in Trending, World
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.
UPDATE: Missing Lummi Nation teen found after nearly three weeks
WSP cancelled the MIPA on the morning of Oct. 5.
Sex offender sentenced two years after Sudden Valley assault
The assault occurred in 2024 after the victim met the suspect on social media.
M’s host Astros, upcoming Seahawks opponents lose QBs, Sehome announces new basketball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update
WWU national champion Brad Jackson is retiring from coaching at Sehome.
Bellingham joins lawsuit against Trump Administration over grant requirements
The city claims grant funds are illegally hinging on its compliance with the president's political agenda.
Social media speculation prompts statement from Bellingham Public Schools
Concerns over school closures and building tours led to Tuesday's statement.
Generic medication settlement to benefit WA residents, businesses
Lawsuits have accused several companies of artificially inflating generic medication prices.
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate rises nearly a full a percentage point in August
The spike came as the increase in unemployed residents outpaced the county's job gains.
State DNR waives access fees for Public Lands Day
It's one of 12 annual free days at State Parks and lands managed by DNR and WDFW.
