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Winter crabbing reopens across local waters
Recreational crabbing returns to the waters around the San Juan Islands, Bellingham Bay and Strait of Georgia starting Oct. 1.
WWU freshman named national player of the week, former Mariner shows out in Wild Card round, WNBA playoff update and more | Northwest Sports Update
Forward Madeline Mays scored five of Western's six goals over a pair of wins last week.
Ed Curtis: Kementari’s Creatures
Kementari's opened to fill the niche for exotic pets in Whatcom County four years ago. Owner Ed Curtis keeps a booming business with the creepy crawlies he and others keep as beloved household pets.
WA, Bellingham’s minimum wage to rise 60 cents in 2027
The city's rate is set to two dollars above the state's, which just announced an increase.
Whatcom County offering free flu, COVID-19 vaccines
The RSV vaccine is also available to anyone interested based on age and health needs.
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Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation
Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...
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A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying...
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
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How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...
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US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government
The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part...
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China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song
Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu granted a rare exemption to a singer on Tuesday after she added an unapproved song to her set list at a weekend concert, drawing...
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Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV
Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...
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Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...
Whatcom County to lift burn ban for unincorporated areas Thursday
Recent wet weather has helped increase fuel moisture levels on the ground.
Bellingham Bay closed for recreational shellfish harvesting
The closure includes Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.
BPS to move forward with closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia for 2027-28 school year
The decision is still pending final approval from the school board.
Finley Parcher to UCLA, NBA expansion update, Protect College Sports Act passes Senate and more | Northwest Sports Update
Lynden's top hooper has committed to the defending national champions.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake felt across Puget Sound region
More than 5,100 people reported feeling the Tuesday afternoon quake.
Bellingham ordinance clarifies impounding, long-term parking rules
The ordinance takes effect in November.
