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3 weeks ago
NTSB investigation finds bad weather may have contributed to seaplane crash at Sucia Island
The preliminary report did not give a definitive cause of the July 23 crash.
3 weeks ago
Containment efforts on Border 2 Fire see significant progress
Whatcom County's largest wildfire is now 43% contained as of Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Invasive beetle that could wipe out ash trees in Washington state discovered
Experts say there's no proven way to eradicate the beetle once it's established.
3 weeks ago
End of the Fair, Downtown Distilled, Paranormal Cirque, SeaFeast and more | Lifestyle Lookout
We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
3 weeks ago
Air pollution upgrades approved for Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
Design and preconstruction of the equipment is expected to continue into 2027, with construction beginning later that year and taking place over the following 3 1/2 years.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Schools joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies
BPS is among a number of school districts in Washington that are accusing the companies of encouraging addictive behavior in kids.
3 weeks ago
WWU offering expanded admission options for WA high school students
Students can automatically be considered for the program if they apply through the Western Application or the Common App.
3 weeks ago
Washington’s unemployment rate drops for first time since 2024
The state added its most seasonally-adjusted jobs in over a year and a half in July.
3 weeks ago
WA Android users to split $13 million in settlement funds
A lawsuit filed in 2021 accused Google of holding a monopoly on app stores.
3 weeks ago
WA Department of Licensing temporarily closes Mount Vernon office
The office will be closed until early November while the DOL addresses ongoing staffing issues.
3 weeks ago
Shepard, Collins officially headed for hand recount in state Senate race
Michael Shepard led Eamonn Collins by just four votes after primary election results were certified Tuesday morning.
3 weeks ago
Amtrak extends service cancellation between Seattle and Portland
A warehouse fire near the tracks led to the cancellations.
3 weeks ago
DFW increases patrols after Lake Whatcom bear encounter
The department says neither the woman nor her dog were injured by the bear.
4 weeks ago
Noisy Waters Mural Festival | PHOTOS
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Noisy Waters Mural Festival returned to Bellingham’s waterfront for the fourth time this year, bringing…
4 weeks ago
Law enforcement search for missing vulnerable man
He was last seen July 25 in the Maple Falls and Kendall area.
4 weeks ago
Target shooting temporarily banned in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
It comes after the state DNR confirmed a wildfire in Skagit County was sparked by recreational target shooting.
4 weeks ago
Mayor Lund, City of Bellingham host final “Ask Us Anything” meeting
The meeting takes place in north Bellingham Wednesday near the city's recent cleanup of its largest homeless encampment.
4 weeks ago
Canadian visitors to Whatcom County drop in July after promising start to summer
Researchers have found that the majority of local business around the county are feeling the strain of the drop in visitors.
4 weeks ago
WSF crew rescues rowboaters near Orcas Island
No one on board required medical attention.
4 weeks ago
PDC launches investigation into Let’s Go Washington
The campaign-finance watchdog is investigating allegations that the group failed to disclose political advertising by influencer Brandi Kruse.
