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Nick Brown challenges planned significant energy rate increases
The office of the state Attorney General issued a testimony asking shareholders in Puget Sound Energy to pay more.
Ethan Hunger breaks triathlon world record in food bank fundraiser
The Bellingham real estate agent says his annual endurance challenges have raised over $1 million over the past six years.
New report shows rise in Whatcom County homelessness, spike in unhoused children
Four in 10 individuals contacted during the Point In Time count said that they were experiencing mental health issues.
WSP arrests lake-jumping suspect on stolen motorcycle
Video shows the suspect attempting to flee even as the bike starts having mechanical issues.
Ferndale Block Party, Sand Sculptures, Psych Rock Fest and more | Lifestyle Lookout
From Birch Bay to Ferndale to Bellingham, there is plenty to do in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
3 days ago in National
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.
3 days ago in Sports
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France
George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.
Eric Lauer stifles the Mariners in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory
Edwin Díaz pitched the ninth for his fifth save after coming off the injured list earlier in the day.
Drinking water advisory issued for Lake Samish
Only sensitive groups are at risk of adverse health effects. The advisory does not currently affect swimming, bathing or handwashing.
M’s top Dodgers in thriller, Bells’ final road trip of regular season, family ties in Vikings’ hoops incoming class and more | Northwest Sports Update
Emerson Hancock is on the mound tonight in what could be his final start as a Mariner.
Four juveniles arrested after armed robbery at Bellingham Regal Cinema
Police say the suspects targeted sellers during a planned online clothing sale and threatened one with a knife.
Whatcom County sets $5.7 million initial budget for new Lummi Island ferry district
The accompanying levy will cost $52 per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.
Blaine Police seek info on property damage accident
The suspect vehicle is described as a gray heavy pickup truck.
Two crashes in Skagit County send three to the hospital
One of the accidents is being investigated as a suspected DUI.
4 days ago in Sports
Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says
Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
4 days ago in Sports
Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching
Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
4 days ago in Sports
Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
4 days ago in Entertainment
‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film
A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.
