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Main parking lot at Bellingham Airport closed through early September for upgrades
Travelers should keep in mind that parking reservations aren’t available at the airport until the upgrades are finished.
Whatcom County issues warning of radioactive-contaminated shrimp sold in state
The product was sold between July 17 and Aug. 8 under the brand names Sand Bar, Best Yet, Arctic Shores, Great American and First Street.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.
Musovski’s hat trick helps Sounders beat Sporting KC 5-2
The Sounders (12-7-8) rebounded from a 1-0 loss to Minnesota last week, Seattle's only loss June 1.
Cal Raleigh hits his 48th, 49th homers to set MLB season mark for catchers, passing Salvador Perez
Raleigh’s record-breaking home run also marked his ninth multi-home run game of the season.
School districts in Washington look to restrict smart devices in classrooms
The Ferndale School District has been among local leaders in its policy, which only allows high schoolers to use their devices during lunch break unless they're told otherwise by a teacher.
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners back home, Seahawks face final preseason test and more
The Seahawks cap off the preseason at Lambeau Field against Packers tomorrow on KPUG.
Peoples Bank announces Great Peoples Bank Pig Search
The bank is also hosting a $1,000 giveaway for one lucky person who enters its online contest, whether they find a piggy bank or not.
Washington Department of Ecology seeks feedback on plan to clean up Drayton Harbor
The department is proposing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) to set targets for pollution reduction and eventually bring it up to the state's standard for water quality.
Bellingham’s regulations on shelter spaces may be changing
That includes removing limitations on how many guests a temporary shelter can host at any given time.
UPDATE: Bellingham Police locate suspect involved in hit-and-run incident
The 35-year-old male suspect was arrested on Friday afternoon for felony hit-and-run and was booked into Whatcom County Jail.
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The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley
Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.
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Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch
Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.
Port of Bellingham releases new study analyzing industrial land use
It found that there's nearly 3,400 acres of developable land left in Whatcom County that's currently zoned for industrial use, which meets targets for future job growth.
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Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.
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Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked
Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.
2 weeks ago in Sports
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.
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Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says
The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
Police Chief Steve Taylor confirms retirement from Lynden Police, Lynden begins search for replacement
Applicants need to have at least ten years of law enforcement experience, with at least five years in senior or executive-level management.
Whatcom County names new director of Health and Community Services
The new director is expected to take over at the end of October, pending confirmation from the county council.
