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Suárez hits 3-run homer and Mariners beat Padres 4-3 to win series

Mariners right-hander George Kirby (8-6, 4.05 ERA) starts Friday night in Cleveland.

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Bellingham’s effort to expand city limits denied by city council

The area in question, known as the Northern Heights neighborhood, houses roughly 700 people and Whatcom Fire Station 12.

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Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public

North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.

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Northwest Sports Update: Mariners win rubber match against Padres, Sounders eye Leagues Cup championship appearance and more

The Sounders are looking for revenge against the LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup semifinals tonight.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.

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Police investigate reported vandalism on Little Squalicum Pier

Bellingham Parks and Recreation spokesperson David Brauhn said that over the weekend, a handful of 911 callers reported hearing either fireworks or gunshots near Little Squalicum Pier.

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New Whidbey Island exhibit honors famed orca ‘Tokitae’

According to Orca Network, Toki's Legacy allows visitors to explore all aspects of Tokitae's family, life and home water and has artifacts from her 1970 capture in Penn Cove.

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September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster

In a major disaster, residents are often their own “first responder.”  After an earthquake, tsunami or other major catastrophe, police, firefighters and EMTs will be called in many directions. It could take days, even weeks, before help arrives.

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Hollie Huthman: Owner of The Shakedown & The Racket

Hollie Huthman, who owns a pinball lounge and music venue in town, talks community in the local rock scene.

2 weeks ago in World

Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats

Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open

Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies

James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.

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Laureano’s grand slam powers Padres past Mariners

Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (11-7, 2.94 ERA) starts Wednesday.

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Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director announces retirement

Whoever steps into Personius's shoes would need to oversee long-term planning in the county and land use permitting among other roles.

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FDA, Whatcom County announces recall after reported salmonella contamination in Deep-Brand products

The FDA and Whatcom County Health Department recommend throwing out the 1 lb. and 12 oz bags of the products and cleaning with hot, soapy water all surfaces that the food has touched. 

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Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies

According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.

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Bellingham passes benchmark in changing shelter requirements

Other changes that come with the unanimous passing include removing the 24-hour operational requirements and updating measures surrounding minors and heating elements in tiny homes.

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New study ranks Bellingham as one of the least affordable cities in the U.S.

The results of a new study that compared income to home prices across the country are not favorable to some local jurisdictions.

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New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services

It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

2 days ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.