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3 days ago
‘Extreme’ risk of dangerous fire conditions in central, eastern WA Saturday
High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.
4 days ago
ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine
The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.
4 days ago
Wildfires in North Cascades, Okanogan County grow
Fire officials say dry conditions and shifting winds are likely to drive further fire growth.
4 days ago
Nick Brown challenges planned significant energy rate increases
The office of the state Attorney General issued a testimony asking shareholders in Puget Sound Energy to pay more.
4 days ago
Ethan Hunger breaks triathlon world record in food bank fundraiser
The Bellingham real estate agent says his annual endurance challenges have raised over $1 million over the past six years.
4 days ago
WSP arrests lake-jumping suspect on stolen motorcycle
Video shows the suspect attempting to flee even as the bike starts having mechanical issues.
6 days ago
Second lawsuit filed challenging ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal
Let's Go Washington argues that the Public Investment Impact Disclosure misrepresents the impacts of repealing the tax.
6 days ago
Bellingham City Council mulls ‘mobile tiny home’ ordinance while pushing citizen’s initiative to ballot
The proposed ordinance would expand RVs and other Mobile Dwelling Units' zoning, but several council members voiced concerns on the current language.
7 days ago
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
7 days ago
Bryan Kohberger asks to withdraw his guilty plea in the University of Idaho murders case
Kohberger claims his attorneys pressured him into accepting the plea deal by promising better prison conditions and misleading him about life on death row.
7 days ago
Washington gas prices rise sharply this week
Gas prices are moving higher across Washington, even as oil prices show signs that future increases could slow.
7 days ago
Lawsuit challenges ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal
The complaint argues state-required funding warning could influence support for Initiative 26-645.
7 days ago
Bellingham Police ask for help finding missing vulnerable adult
The man was last seen leaving his home around noon on Saturday.
7 days ago
Wildfires in east Whatcom County continue to grow
Recreational access to parts of Ross Lake are closed due to wildfire activity.
1 week ago
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
1 week ago
More than 50 workers at Lynden packing facility detained by federal agents since March
Local immigration rights advocates are calling it the first "soft raid" in Whatcom County.
1 week ago
More details emerge following Sucia Island plane crash
The Otter float plane went down near the entrance to Shallow Bay on the popular island at 5:15 p.m.
1 week ago
UPDATED: All 11 people accounted for following plane crash near Sucia Island
A Kenmore Airlines spokesperson stressed that there were no fatalities and all people on board have been accounted for.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate
The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.
2 weeks ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.
