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Skagit County approves 0.1% public safety sales tax

Skagit County expects the sales tax to generate between $4 and 4.5 million in annual revenue. 

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Northwest Sports Update: RIP Lenny Wilkens, Seahawks cruise to 4th straight, HS football state tourney schedule and more

Find out where each of Whatcom County's six remaining schools stand in the opening round of the state football tournament.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: ‘Freakier Friday,’ NF, ‘Landman,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and Black Ops 7

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in "Freakier Friday" and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

3 weeks ago in National

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances by acts like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa and Big Boi of Outkast, along with numerous A-list musical guests.

3 weeks ago in World

Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy case

France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy departed a Paris prison Monday after a Paris appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision, less that three weeks after he began serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rodgers’ struggles continue to mount in Steelers’ loss to Chargers

Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers began on a high note with four wins in five games to start the season. Since then, however, the 41-year-old quarterback's performance has gotten progressively worse and worse as the Steelers have lost three of four.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

Just in time for the theatrical release of "Wicked: For Good," fans will get a chance to own memorabilia from the 1939 original film, "The Wizard of Oz," and one item is especially witchy.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says

President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.

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Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who coached the most games in NBA history, dies at 88

His coaching stops included two stints in Seattle totaling 11 seasons.

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DeMarcus Lawrence scores 2 defensive TDs and Seahawks dominate Cardinals in 44-22 win

Seahawks: Visit the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday in a key divisional showdown.

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Bellingham acupuncturist accused of sexual misconduct with patients has license suspended

His license expired as of August following his initial suspension.

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New online tool shows immunization data in Whatcom County

In Whatcom County, a higher percentage of people have gotten the COVID, flu and adult RSV vaccines than the state average.

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Whatcom County Council approves lease for new sheriff’s office location

The move comes as conditions have worsened at the current Sheriff's Office workspace in the basement of the county jail. The space was not originally designed for that use and has what county executive Satpal Sidhu calls "substandard" conditions.

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Swinomish Tribe expands their wellness service in Bellingham

didgʷálič's other mobile unit has been offering services six days a week at the Anne Deacon Center of Hope since late January.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

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Bellingham International Airport sees flight cancellations due to government shutdown

The Port of Bellingham is urging anyone flying out of BLI to check their flight status online before they head to the airport. 

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Skagit County officials identify body found 30 years ago near Chuckanut Drive

The Sheriff's Office says the man's family is deeply grateful to the Bow community and other parties involved for their dedication to the long-running case.

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7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

5 days ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

5 days ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.