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Middle school student finds invasive species on Orcas Island

The European Green Crab is very destructive to marine ecosystems.

Close-up view of a textured tree trunk in a dense evergreen forest.

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Bellingham drafts permanent ordinance to protect landmark trees

The draft include several changes from the interim ordinance that's been extended four times.

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Goodell Creek Campground temporarily closed due to bear activity

The National Park Service is urging recreationalists to follow proper food storage rules.

Mariners pitcher in white uniform and cap raises his right arm, index finger pointing, with a blurred crowd in the background.

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Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0

It was a solid bounce-back outing for Woo, who gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings in a 7-5 loss at Baltimore on June 11.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

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Washington crew members claim burnout, call on governor for help

Ferguson was asked to address a growing wage gap between deck and engine crew, causing burnout and affecting crew morale.

Bellingham acid ball soccer FIFA World Cup 2026

3 weeks ago in

Northwest Sports Update: Bellingham prepares for US-Australia, M’s blank Orioles in series finale, Storm drop ninth straight and more

There will be two official watch parties in downtown Bellingham Friday when the US plays Australia in Seattle at noon.

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Shellfish harvesting reopens in northern Whatcom County

Biotoxin closures remain in effect south of Sandy Point to the Skagit County border.

Exterior of a stadium with white steel framework and a red-brown façade, blue 'FIELD' lettering visible under a clear blue sky

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Downtown Bellingham to host pair of official watch parties for US World Cup game Friday

The U.S. is playing its first-ever game in Seattle against Australia at noon.

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Traffic reduced to one lane south of Nooksack

Crews are preparing for a larger paving project.

Two customers wearing masks stand near the entrance of a store while a staff member in a red vest works behind the counter near tall shelves.

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Ferndale Police searching for two suspects in Ace Hardware theft

The two men were seen heading north from Vista Drive as they left the store on June 8.

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Rock and Rye Oyster House announces closure after 12 years in Herald Building

It follows the sudden closure of Starla's Pizza, which was housed in the same building.

Orca fins and bodies amid splashing waves in the blue ocean, water droplets spraying around the whales.

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Southern Resident Orca Calf spotted in PNW waters

This marks the second new orca born in 2026.

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Suspect arrested in connection to fatal Mount Vernon shooting

He faces three felonies, including first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and drive-by shooting.

Hillsides burning with orange flames and smoke rising over a dry grassland near a lake, with a fence in the foreground.

4 weeks ago in

Wildfires in eastern Washington prompt evacuation order, road closures

The Kartar fire is currently burning at 7,500 acres in Okanogan County near Omak Lake.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.

4 weeks ago in National

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

4 weeks ago in Sports

US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills

For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.

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2 days ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

2 days ago in Local, Trending

6-year-old critically injured in driftwood accident at Little Squalicum Beach

The child remains in pediatric intensive care after a log reportedly collapsed on him Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season

It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.

2 days ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending

Judge rules in favor of state health inspectors at ICE facility

The privately-owned detention center has racked up thousands of safety and sanitation complaints.

3 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.