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2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s Wildfire Risk, What You Need to Know | Contributed
The county in the vortex of a Red Flag wildfire warning and officials are upgrading the Burn Ban to Stage 2 as heat, wind and other conditions lead to critical fire weather conditions.
3 weeks ago
Washington’s unemployment rate stays flat in June despite job gains
The state hasn't seen its seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate drop since November 2024.
3 weeks ago
Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos
A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.
3 weeks ago
Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA
Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.
3 weeks ago
‘Code Red’ issued for NW blood supply
Bloodworks NW needs at least 1,000 donors per day to re-up its supply to adequate levels.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham increases fee rates for fast-charging EV stations
City-operated Level 3 charging fees will increase while Level 2 rates remain unchanged.
3 weeks ago
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
3 weeks ago
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
3 weeks ago
Advocacy group aiming to add more bike, pedestrian protections around Bellingham
Yard signs have been popping up at the site of crashes involving pedestrians and/or bikes.
3 weeks ago
Washington co-leads lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
12 states argue the proposed merger would "extinguish competition" while raising prices, lowering quality and reducing jobs.
3 weeks ago
Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season
It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.
3 weeks ago
Proposed Point Roberts campground receives permit approval
Neighbors raised concerns over environmental, public safety impacts to the area.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing on permanently eliminating parking minimums
An interim ordinance has currently suspended requirements for how many parking spaces must be developed in the city.
3 weeks ago
Big events in Bellingham lead to road closures through the weekend
Those roads will reopen to all traffic by Sunday morning.
3 weeks ago
NW Tune-Up, Pride IN Bellingham, Firecracker Car Show and live music | Lifestyle Lookout
Live music, mountain biking, Pride and a car show are all on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
4 weeks ago
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County home prices hold steady in spring
Average days on the market rose in nearly every area of the county.
4 weeks ago
Forest Service announces road closures at Baker Lake, Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Road will be open to pedestrian traffic at the Forest Service's discretion.
4 weeks ago
BC wildfire causing smoky air conditions in Whatcom County
The fire has been burning north of Hope, B.C. since Thursday, July 2.
