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NFL player #98 in a white and blue jersey leaps in the end zone, holding the football in celebration with a packed stadium behind him.

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M’s battle Rangers for division lead, Seahawks begin training camp, LeBron’s final team and more | Northwest Sports Update

Fans can catch the Seahawks training camp through Aug. 13 in Renton, while the first episode of Hard Knocks comes out on Aug. 4.

Gravel path winds through a grassy park edged by tall evergreen trees under a cloudy sky, with pink blossoms on the right.

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Parts of Cornwall Memorial Park to close for several years as reforestation is underway

Parks and Recreation staff, volunteers and members of the Washington Conservation Corps began installing native plants in February.

Many boats and yachts docked at a harbor, with a rocky shoreline and pine trees in the background far beyond the water.

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More details emerge following Sucia Island plane crash

The Otter float plane went down near the entrance to Shallow Bay on the popular island at 5:15 p.m.

Orange diamond road work ahead sign with black text against green trees and bushes in the background.",

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Lynden roundabout nearing completion as Mount Vernon bridge closes

E Badger Road will be reduced to one lane as crews finish work on the site.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

1 week ago in National

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.

Side-by-side images: left a young man with short curly hair and a goatee in a gray shirt, right a man in a black cap and black shirt standing on a street, looking over his shoulder.

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FBI asks for help locating convicted Whatcom County felon

The man left the area prior to his sentencing date.

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UPDATED: All 11 people accounted for following plane crash near Sucia Island

A Kenmore Airlines spokesperson stressed that there were no fatalities and all people on board have been accounted for.

Seattle Mariners batter in a white uniform swings at a pitch with the bat extended to the left, crowd in the stands behind him.

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M’s fire hitting coach, details on Emmanwori’s injury, Bells toss shutout to win rubber match and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners are about to begin a critical series against the Rangers for the AL West lead.

Cyclist wearing a red jersey rides a road bike along a paved road beside a guardrail with green foliage in the background, motion blurred to show speed

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Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in cyclist’s death near Lake Samish

Investigators are trying to identify and speak to a second cyclist who was seen riding near the victim.

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Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District receives national recognition for its wastewater treatment plant

The Environmental Protection Agency's PISCES program presented an award celebrating upgrades made to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate

The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.

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No injuries after boat capsizes near Birch Bay

Over a dozen people were able to swim to shore.

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Bellingham partners with property owners to begin cleanup of city’s largest encampment

The city will coordinate a cleanup and timber harvest of the 40-acre area once the encampment residents are cleared.

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Washington joins lawsuit over new conditions for federal disaster funding

The states claim the Trump administration is tying billions of dollars in grants to immigration enforcement and changes to election procedures.

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Pioneer Days, Lynden Airport Tour, York Yard Crawl and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

It is sure to be a perfect weekend to get out and have some fun. We have a bunch of great activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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Stewart’s go-ahead, 3-run home run lifts Reds to 5-3 victory over Mariners

Cal Raleigh, last year’s AL MVP runner-up, drove in six runs during the series, including a grand slam on Monday.

1 week ago in Sports

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.

1 week ago in Sports

Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles

The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

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Lynden Heritage Museum launches fundraising campaign to stay open

Funding cuts, fire-related costs and rising expenses have forced the museum to reduce staff and hours amid its 50th anniversary

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‘Extreme’ risk of dangerous fire conditions in central, eastern WA Saturday

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Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

After an initial social media post announcing that there had been a shooting with multiple victims, it took nearly five hours for police to provide any additional information to the public, including whether there was any ongoing threat.