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North Whatcom Fire and Rescue to re-run levy lid lift on August ballot

It's the fire district's fourth attempt at upgrading its services to meet the growing demands of the public.

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Severe weather shelter in Bellingham to stay open through the summer

The county-run space will serve as a respite during extreme heat or poor air quality conditions.

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Judge dismisses former Bellingham police officers’ lawsuit over COVID vaccine

The two officers were fired in 2021 after their exemption request from the vaccine was denied.

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Northwest Sports Update: Kirby and M’s try to avenge opening day loss, Kraken snap skid, WWU softball walks off Central and more

Four home runs weren't enough for Seattle to open its season with a win.

4 weeks ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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Rookie Chase DeLauter homers twice in 1st regular-season game, Guardians beat Mariners 6-4

Brendan Donovan hit a solo shot in his first at-bat with the franchise.

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Two Seattle men arrested in connection to Whatcom County drug ring

The Sheriff's Office expects more arrests to follow in the investigation.

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Brady McAtee: “The Last Yodeling Cowboy” & ventriloquist

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – To many, country music is summed up to be an over-saturated genre that leans heavily on…

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Northwest Sports Headlines: Mariners Opening Day, ABS challenge system begins in MLB, WWU softball begins GNAC schedule and more

Logan Gilbert is on the mound for the M's season opener at 7:10 tonight.

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Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Children’s Film Festival, live music and dry weather in Whatcom County

Get outside and enjoy it while it lasts. We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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Special election nears for Lynden residents

Lynden residents will be voting on a capital levy that would fund a host of upgrades across the Lynden School District.

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Bellingham Public Schools to consider closing elementary schools amid declining enrollments

The district attributes the enrollment drop to a decline in birth rates.

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Additional funding secured for Lummi Island Ferry

The Whatcom County Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, March 24 to approve more funding to keep ferry rides free for young passengers.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

4 weeks ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

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Whatcom County Council pushes back decision on new criminal justice sales tax

Council members are split on whether to approve the tax themselves or let voters decide.

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

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South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

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Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.