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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.
CONTRIBUTED: Preparing for World Cup 26, preparing for local disaster anytime
If disaster strikes – whether at a soccer match, along the border, or during a wildfire – having robust, protected emergency communications could save lives.
Whatcom County looks to purchase land for new jail
If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.
Pennywise, The Vandals to headline Fourth Corner Punk Fest in Bellingham
Fourth Corner Punk Fest is set for July 18 and 19 at Evil Bikes in Fairhaven.
Crews begin clearing snow on North Cascades Highway
The highway is still closed at Diablo Lake due to a large rockslide.
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit counties
Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.
Northwest Sports Update: NBA moves forward with Sonics expansion, Mariners announced Opening Day roster, Wednesday Night Football in Seattle and more
The Seahawks will open the NFL season on a Wednesday night while their rivals play across the globe.
UPDATE: Crews remove debris from I-5 landslide south of Bellingham, no estimated time of reopening
All traffic heading northbound is still being diverted at the North Lake Samish exit (exit 246).
7 days ago in , Professional
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration
Expansion — and in Seattle's case, a return — isn't a done deal. But it's not just a dream anymore, either.
City of Bellingham seeks new source of funding to maintain public safety services
City staff are recommending a new tax through a Regional Fire Authority.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
1 week ago in Sports
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
1 week ago in National
TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead
Seattle, which has lost eight of 10, has not won since beating the Panthers 6-2 at home on March 15.
Alleyway closures in downtown Bellingham approved by city council
The ordinance carries the maximum penalty of $1,000 or 90 days incarceration for accessing a closed alley without permission.
Bellingham, Sea-Tac airports elude nationwide delays amid TSA troubles
Neither airport has seen an increase in security line wait times despite hours-long delays across the country.
Bellingham City Council approves plans for Civic Athletic Complex upgrades
The plan includes the potential for a new indoor community recreation center and disc golf course.
Northwest Sports Update: SuperSonics talks begin, Kraken fight for playoff positioning, Mariners Opening Day nears and more
Jordan Eberle and the Kraken need to snap their skid if they want to make the playoffs as the NHL season hits its home stretch.
