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Whatcom County to offer additional resources for water adjudication claim forms

The water adjudication claim form deadline was recently extended to June 1, 2027. 

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Bellingham City Council approves ordinance allowing alley closures to disrupt crime

Anyone who enters a closed alleyway without permission could be fined up to $1,000 or spend up to 90 days in jail.

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Windy conditions, lowland frost in the forecast for Whatcom County this week

The unseasonably cold temps will stick around through Friday morning and could perpetuate the frost.

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Mount Baker Ski Area to close for the season on April 19

It comes ahead of a potential snow dump to cap off the season.

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Spring chinook salmon fishing to open on the Skagit River

Anglers can target chinook from April 20 until May 15.

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Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken

It was Seattle's first loss of the season to the Kings

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Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros for 4-game sweep

Seattle shook off a five-game losing streak with sweep of division rivals

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

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Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

4 weeks ago in World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

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Residents impacted by December floods could be eligible for tax extension

Residents living in 16 counties including Whatcom and Skagit Counties automatically have the extension attached to their records.

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Winter storm watch issued for Cascades Tuesday morning through Wednesday night

Forecasters are expecting 10 to 20 inches of mountain snow with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

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Northwest Washington Fair announces Maoli to play grandstand stage

Tickets for Maoli will go on pre-sale Wednesday, with general public tickets going live at 9 a.m. Friday.

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Overnight lane reductions on I-5 northbound in Bellingham set for this week

Expect delays and consider alternate routes, especially with other overnight I‑5 closures south of Bellingham still in place.

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Trump administration approves major disaster declaration for Washington communities

Major disaster declarations through FEMA can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.

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Northwest Sports Update: M’s sweep Astros, Kraken eliminated from playoffs, Storm resign key player amid rough free agency and more

Josh Naylor broke out of his slump to hit two home runs in today's win over Houston.

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Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing on criminal justice sales tax

The council could either decide to approve the tax or send it to voters on an advisory vote.

4 weeks ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

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Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.

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30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

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Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

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Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

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Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.