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Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist
The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.
4 weeks ago in National
Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks
A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut
In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.
Teenager arrested and 5 others sought in deadly July 4 fire in Washington state
The Chelan Hills Fire burned roughly 15.6 square miles (40.4 square kilometers), destroyed more than 100 structures, including 19 homes, and left one person dead, Douglas County Sheriff Tyler Caille said.
Post-Labor Day roadwork planned for I-5, Hwy 9, Chuckanut Dr
Ongoing fish passage projects will lead to more lane reductions.
First Friday Night Lights, Apple Cup on Sunday, WWU men’s soccer upsets another top five team and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Civic Stadium from 3-7 tonight before Sehome faces off against Squalicum on KPUG.
Whatcom County Executive issues biennium budget recommendations
County departments had been warned of layoffs and budget cuts earlier this year.
Lummi Nation receives $7.5 million for new affordable housing development
The HUD grant will help build 20 homes on the southern end of the reservation.
Man sentenced for role in drug ring tied to fatal overdose in Lummi Nation
22-year-old Sir-Terrique Milam received the most prison time of the five members of the drug ring that have been sentenced so far.
Delays expected as construction work closes portion of NB Meridian
City of Bellingham crews will be working on a several-monthslong project intended to support future development in the area.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open
Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions
It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit
Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.
Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings
The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.
Butler drives in go-ahead run, A’s pitchers combine for 18 strikeouts in 7-4 win over Mariners
Julio Rodriguez stole three bases to become the first player in MLB history to start his career with five consecutive 20 homer/20 stolen base seasons.
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham
City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.
