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Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.

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Lewis makes seven 3s as Saint Mary’s beats No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to share WCC regular-season title

It's the fourth straight year Saint Mary's has won at least a share of the conference title.

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Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1

Joey Daccord made 27 saves for the Kraken.

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Burn wood for heat? Gather wood now for next winter

Spring will soon be here, so it’s a good time to start thinking about next winter if you use wood…

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Drought emergency remains in effect for Whatcom County amid warm winter

The county's snowpack levels remain well below normal, according to a water supply update from the state.

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Bellingham woman found guilty of 2021 murder in Blaine

67-year-old Lynda Mercy will now await her sentencing on March 5.

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Blaine man arrested following suspected road rage incident involving gun

Police say he pointed a pistol at someone before recklessly chasing them across the city.

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Bellingham Police arrest four suspects in connection to regional burglary ring targeting Asian families

The men are believed to have stolen nearly $1.5 million in valuables from homes in Bellingham, Anacortes and other areas across northwest Washington.

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Northwest Sports Update: State basketball tourney tips off, WWU men make playoff push while WWU women host Senior Night and more

Lynden High School will be the host site for six of the eight state basketball tournament games for Whatcom County teams this weekend.

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Boundary Bay Brewing returns as microbrewery on State Street

They'll be taking over the former Time and Materials building on N State St and rebranding the new site as Boundary on State.

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What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

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Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

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NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

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US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

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30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

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Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."

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Gail Ridenour: Executive Director, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

As Executive Director Gail Ridenour and her team gear up for a year of shows like none other, My Bellingham Now was able to learn a bit more about her and the pathway music has given her.

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WWU to begin construction of new student center in March

The facility is expected to be finished in fall 2027.

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Lifestyle Lookout: Experience local beer, music and entertainment in Whatcom County this weekend

Here's your list of events happening in Whatcom County this weekend.

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Interurban Trail reopens in Bellingham

Its reopening follows an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.

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Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding

There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

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Kelly Sorbel: Operations Director at Make.Shift Art Space

For a punk like Kelly Sorbel, giving back to the community and supporting younger fellow punks is as important as his own creative expression. His work at Make.Shift Art Space offers him the opportunity to do just that.

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Local poetry contest accepting submissions from Whatcom residents

The top ten poems selected will be engraved on plaques installed outside the front of the Bellingham Public Library.

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Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.

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Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.