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Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more
From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
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The story of George Pickett, infamous early Whatcom County resident
Pickett had a house built for himself near Fort Bellingham, and it still stands today at 910 Bancroft St.
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Average salary in Washington approaches six figures
The state's average annual wage grew nearly 5% in 2025.
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Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling
Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.
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Record-breaking temperatures forecast for upcoming heat wave
NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of western Washington.
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Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off
The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.
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BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures
A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.
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Community mourns loss of Nooksack Mayor Kevin Hester
Hester spent over 30 years with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office prior to leading the City of Nooksack.
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Temporary bypass for SB I-5 traffic delayed until Monday
The bypass will be in effect through September while crews rebuild the lanes to install a new fish-passable culvert.
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Man sues PeaceHealth in Bellingham, Ketchikan over wife’s death
The lawsuit claims that the two facilities didn't communicate enough about his wife's deteriorating condition.
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Vancouver, B.C. Amtrak station gets U.S. preclearance designation
Travelers heading into the U.S. no longer stop for a customs inspection in Blaine
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Mt. Baker Imaging begins settlement process following 2025 cyberattack
Any patient whose data was potentially compromised could receive up to $5,000.
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Whatcom Fire District 17 gets green light to relocate flood-prone station
The district was hit by two coastal floods in 2022 that destroyed its Sandy Point fire station and part of its equipment.
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Lummi Nation author chosen to represent state at national book festival
Rena Priest was recognized for her latest work titled "Positively Uncivilized."
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WSDOT reopens road to Artist Point
Visitors will need a recreational pass to use the area which can be purchased at the Glacier Public Service Center.
1 week ago
World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
2 weeks ago
Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street
The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.
2 weeks ago
Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools
All of Whatcom County's public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.
2 weeks ago
Budget shortfall spurs belt-tightening across Washington state
Agencies are now being told to pause phasing-in any new programs and make cuts with special attention to programs expanded upon after 2018.
2 weeks ago
Temporary lane shifts coming to I-5 south of Bellingham
An ongoing fish passage project will soon put all lanes of the freeway onto bypass routes.
