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3 weeks ago

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

3 weeks ago

Former WWU employee sues school over disability accommodations

The lawsuit alleges Western accommodated another employee after refusing to provide the same service for the plaintiff.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Air quality alert issued for east Whatcom County, heat advisory for region

Forecasters expect winds to keep pushing wildfire smoke from B.C. and eastern Washington into the county through Thursday.

3 weeks ago

A weekend in north Whatcom County: Sand castles and block party | Photos

Between a block party and sand sculpture competition, Whatcom County was rife with activity the first weekend of August.

3 weeks ago

Governor announces statewide burn ban, declares state of emergency over wildfires

The statewide ban does not supersede Whatcom County's current Stage 2 burn ban.

3 weeks ago

Wildfires across WA fueled by dry weekend weather, winds

The state's largest wildfire has burned well over 100,000 acres so far.

3 weeks ago

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.

3 weeks ago

‘Extreme’ risk of dangerous fire conditions in central, eastern WA Saturday

High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.

4 weeks 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 weeks ago

Wildfires in North Cascades, Okanogan County grow

Fire officials say dry conditions and shifting winds are likely to drive further fire growth.

4 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago

WSP arrests lake-jumping suspect on stolen motorcycle

Video shows the suspect attempting to flee even as the bike starts having mechanical issues.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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."

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Lawsuit challenges ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal

The complaint argues state-required funding warning could influence support for Initiative 26-645.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham Police ask for help finding missing vulnerable adult

The man was last seen leaving his home around noon on Saturday.

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