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Blaine Police arrest man for false reporting in stabbing investigation

They say that officers noticed several inconsistencies in the victim's story, including no footage of the victim or his vehicle at the crime scene at the correct time.

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UPDATED: Man arrested in Sedro-Woolley for murder warrant stemming from Eugene, OR area

Jail booking records indicate that the suspect is the same person that threatened multiple lives with a weapon in Sedro-Woolley Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

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Safari helicopter crashes in northern Kenya, killing 7 people, including 5 Americans

A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans, according to local police and the U.S. State Department.

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Air pollution upgrades approved for Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

Design and preconstruction of the equipment is expected to continue into 2027, with construction beginning later that year and taking place over the following 3 1/2 years.

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Seahawks sign former All-Pro CB, Mariners aim to recover from shelling in Milwaukee, former Storm star to retire and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Seahawks have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with former Cowboys Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs.

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Bellingham Public Schools joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies

BPS is among a number of school districts in Washington that are accusing the companies of encouraging addictive behavior in kids.

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WWU offering expanded admission options for WA high school students

Students can automatically be considered for the program if they apply through the Western Application or the Common App.

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Washington’s unemployment rate drops for first time since 2024

The state added its most seasonally-adjusted jobs in over a year and a half in July.

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Bellingham man sentenced for role in downtown drug dealing operation

Law enforcement recovered nearly half a pound of fentanyl powder from Satan Nehtah Wey Jr.'s RV.

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WA Android users to split $13 million in settlement funds

A lawsuit filed in 2021 accused Google of holding a monopoly on app stores.

3 weeks ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

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Blaine Police searching for slashing suspect

Those with security camera footage near the crime scene are asked to contact the sheriff's office.

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Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners

The only other 22-0 victories since 1901 were by Pittsburgh over the host Chicago Cubs on Sept. 16, 1975 and by Cleveland at the New York Yankees on Aug. 31, 2004.

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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

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WA Department of Licensing temporarily closes Mount Vernon office

The office will be closed until early November while the DOL addresses ongoing staffing issues.

3 weeks ago in National

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.

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M’s face Brewers, Seahawks’ Arnold debut delayed, WWU volleyball nationally ranked and more | Northwest Sports Update

Bryce Miller and the Mariners are opening a series against the best team in baseball tonight.

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8 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

11 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Local, Trending

Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham

The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.

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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.

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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.

18 hours 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.