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Federal grant clears the way for new Lummi Island ferry

Whatcom County finalizes funding agreement to replace the 64-year-old Whatcom Chief and modernize ferry service.

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WA AG scores settlement deal with car loan company

The company had been accused of deceptive and aggressive loan practices.

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M’s avoid sweep, former Huskies DC out at UNC, Kraken start training camp and more | Northwest Sports Update

UNC announced that Steve Belichick has resigned as defensive coordinator amid the conclusion of its internal investigation into the football program.

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RE Sources issues water quality alert at Lake Padden

Test results for potentially toxic algae are expected to be released in the coming days.

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WA Supreme Court strikes down voter-passed initiative

I-2066 was passed by 52% of voters in 2024.

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Drivers to see delays in downtown Ferndale on Friday

The city is doing utility work on a portion of Main Street as part of construction of the Civic Campus.

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Salmon recovery funds coming to Whatcom, Skagit counties

Statewide, the Salmon Recovery Funding Board awarded $21.5 million for 75 projects.

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Bellingham’s Northwest Licensing moving to Cordata location

The office will be next door to the local driver's licensing office.

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Man arrested after calling 911 during his own pursuit on I-5

The suspect told dispatchers he did not plan to stop for police.

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Whatcom Water Week, Taste of Ferndale, SunnylandFest, live music and more | Lifestyle Lookout

The weather looks like it's going to be spectacular in Whatcom County this weekend. Enjoy!

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Raleigh and Naylor carry the Mariners past the Angels, 7-2

Randy Arozarena also walked, singled and scored three runs for Seattle, which is 5 1/2 games behind Texas and Houston in the American League West.

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Robert Wilmore: Space Time enthusiast

What started as a need to share his genuine love of space, Space Time with Robert has grown into a regular event at Bellingham's parks, drawing in the summer upwards of 300 people interested in using a telescope to enthuse about the wonder of the cosmos.

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Washington’s unemployment rate drops for second straight month

The decrease came despite the state ending three consecutive months of job growth.

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Planned flaring could be visible at BP Cherry Point Refinery in coming weeks

BP says the work is routine maintenance and is not being made in response to an emergency.

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu

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Whatcom County Executive Sidhu won’t seek reelection in 2027

Satpal Sidhu made the announcement before introducing the biennium budget to the county council on Tuesday.

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Two injured in black bear encounter near Bellingham

This marks the second human-black bear encounter in Whatcom County reported within the span of a month.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

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Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

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