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Lummi Island Art Tour, Mercadito Fresco, Back to the Future and more | Lifestyle Lookout

We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Enjoy!

1 week ago

Supreme Court to decide on hearing COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in Bellingham

Former City of Bellingham employees and contractors argue the mandate violated their constitutional rights.

1 week ago

WWU, Ferndale School District receive state grants to improve energy efficiency

Several school districts in Skagit County were also among the recipients.

1 week ago

Blaine Harbor cleanup project on hold due to funding issue

The site is considered "shovel-ready" for cleanup.

1 week ago

Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs

A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.

1 week ago

Giant spiders in your home this September? More likely than you think | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – As we get into the latter part of the year, it is time to talk…

1 week ago

Skagit County updates burn ban

A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.

1 week ago

Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network

New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.

1 week ago

Five more counties added to wildfire declaration list

It comes a day after the IRS granted other hard-hit counties an extension on some taxes.

1 week ago

Fall-like weather system to hit western Washington this week

Forecasters are expecting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms through Thursday.

1 week ago

NWIC purchases Legoe Bay property for new educational center

Acquisition of the property marks a historic full-circle moment for Northwest Indian College according to the college.

2 weeks ago

Breathing easy inside your home this September and all year long | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Has the smell of smoke on the air been bugging you? Do you struggle with…

2 weeks ago

Divorcing fact from fiction in grain-free pet food | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wellness is at the forefront of social media posts, pushing healthy hacks for diet and…

2 weeks ago

Wildfire smoke, burn bans, school openings and more | Sponsored

As the calendar changes to September, here is a look at a variety of air quality topics.

2 weeks ago

Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores

Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.

2 weeks ago

Hatchery Chinook return to Bellingham Bay

Annual salmon run brings fish back to Bellingham Bay and Maritime Heritage Park, supporting orcas and local fisheries.

2 weeks ago

IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires

Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.

2 weeks ago

Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting

Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn't require a public vote.

2 weeks ago

Challenge on ballot language for tax repeal initiative heads to WA Supreme Court

The disclosure tells voters the measure to repeal the Millionaire's Tax would reduce funding for K-12 education, higher education and human services.

2 weeks ago

Paving work wraps up this week on Hwy 9

Crews have been taking advantage of drier weather to finish smoothing out the bumps.

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2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham lifts total burn ban

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Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

4 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Local, Trending

Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham

The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30

The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.

6 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

No foul play suspected after dead body found at Maritime Heritage Park

The Whatcom County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the person's identity and cause of death.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.