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3 weeks ago
New Bellingham park gets official name
Public comments and suggestions for the park were accepted earlier this year.
3 weeks ago
Blaine School District joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media platforms
Blaine joins Bellingham Public Schools among hundreds of other school districts around the country.
3 weeks ago
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.
3 weeks ago
Hand recount underway in 42nd District race for state Senate
The recount is expected to take up to five days.
3 weeks ago
Public invited to weigh in on Roadless Rule repeal
The rule prohibits most construction of roads in national forests as well as timber harvesting.
3 weeks ago
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
3 weeks ago
WTA fare hikes take effect on Sept. 1
Eligible riders are encouraged to apply for a reduced fare card before the changes begin.
3 weeks ago
Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.
3 weeks ago
Air quality decreasing in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.
3 weeks ago
Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
3 weeks ago
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
3 weeks ago
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
3 weeks ago
Air quality rapidly declines in Whatcom County
Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive
The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.
3 weeks ago
Fire weather watch issued for eastern Whatcom County
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to hit the region from late Friday night into Saturday evening.
4 weeks ago
Noisy Waters Mural Festival announces 2026 winners
Three new murals will grace the streets of Bellingham in 2027.
4 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.
4 weeks ago
Containment efforts on Border 2 Fire see significant progress
Whatcom County's largest wildfire is now 43% contained as of Thursday.
4 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.
4 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.
