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4 weeks ago in National
Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court
Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in an Olympic-record time
Jordan Stolz pictured this moment most of his life, ever since he was 5 and learning to skate on a frozen pond in his Wisconsin backyard after falling in love with speedskating while watching the 2010 Winter Olympics on TV — and hoping to one day step atop the podium himself.
Proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ becomes prominent discussion in Olympia
Washington residents have voted against a state income tax repeatedly, with the most recent vote in 2015.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl Parade, Lummi boys and girls win district titles and more
Over a million 12's fans packed the streets of downtown Seattle to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.
Multiple investigations open into student misconduct at Mount Baker School District elementary school
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office confirmed they have opened their own investigation.
Whatcom County Council approves contract to purchase WWU building in Bellingham
Located on 32nd Street, the university currently uses the building for their IT department among other services.
Amtrak announces plans for upgraded trains on Cascades route
The new "Airo Fleet" is expected to go into service in 2027.
Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals
The move aligns county code with Washington state's in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.
Woman arrested after attempted armed car theft in Bellingham
She was arrested close to the crime scene and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture
Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.
4 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors
LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.
4 weeks ago in Sports
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
4 weeks ago in World
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home
A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.
4 weeks ago in National
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
4 weeks ago in National
Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.
Graham Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53
Mario Saint-Supery and Adam Miller added 11 points apiece for the Bulldogs.
Blaine construction company awarded $12.7 million contract for new Bellingham dispatch center
The new building will be built on the site of the aging current facility in Bellingham's Sunnyland neighborhood.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of new phone scammers
If you think you got a call from these types of scammers, hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office non-emergency line.
Canadian officials announce largest-ever drug seizure at Sumas border crossing
Border officers arrested foreign national who's accused of using a commercial vehicle to transport the drugs.
2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham
In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.
