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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.
Average salary in Washington approaches six figures
The state's average annual wage grew nearly 5% in 2025.
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.
6 hours ago in National
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
Northwest Sports Update: World Cup kicks off, Bells pull off remarkable rally, M’s eye series win in Baltimore and more
The FIFA World Cup is now underway, as the US gears up for its opener on Friday with a pair of PNW-hosted matches to follow.
Record-breaking temperatures forecast for upcoming heat wave
NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of western Washington.
7 hours ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
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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.
BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures
A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.
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.
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.
Ferndale woman sentenced for ties to fatal overdose in 2020
The third and final suspect in the case is set to go to trial in August.
12 hours ago in National
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’
The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.
12 hours ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
12 hours ago in Sports
Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner
Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova in the last 16 on Wednesday.
12 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?
Holliday hits grand slam and Young pitches Orioles past Mariners 7-2 to stop 4-game slide
The Mariners are 4-17 this season when they do not hit a home run.
Port Commission votes to restrict civil immigration actions on their properties
The vote passed 2-1, with Port Commissioner Bobby Briscoe as the lone no vote, requesting the commission table the discussion.
Over a third of Whatcom County households faced financial hardship in 2024
This year's ALICE report also found that the cost of basic needs is rapidly outpacing overall inflation.
