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Paving work wraps up this week on Hwy 9

Crews have been taking advantage of drier weather to finish smoothing out the bumps.

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Scherzer fans 10 for first win since March, Blue Jays blank Mariners 7-0 to complete sweep

Logan Gilbert allowed three runs and six hits in five innings, snapping a streak of three straight winning starts.

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Seahawks preseason finale, M’s face demons in Toronto, WWU soccer nets pair of wins to open season and more | Northwest Sports Update

Jalen Milroe and the Seahawks will look to notch their first preseason win tonight in Kansas City.

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Chemical Safety Board warned Longview paper mill months prior to tank explosion

An inspection revealed thinned areas of the tank's shell which may have led to its failure in May 2026.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

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Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards

Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.

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UPDATE: Level 3 evacuation lifted after vehicle hits propane tank south of Sedro-Woolley

Skagit County announced roughly an hour after the crash that residents are safe to return to the area in Clear Lake.

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Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007

Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.

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Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land

The Community Boating Center says it's looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.

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Threats against WCC end in Bellingham man’s arrest

An out-of-state caller reported the threats were made in a social media chatroom.

3 weeks ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

3 weeks ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

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Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion

The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.

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Big Cat’s extension, Geno clears waivers in Cincy, WWU sports kicks off fall season and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Seahawks signed Leonard Williams to a three-year extension today, keeping him in Seattle through the 2029 season.

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Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement

It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.

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WA AG joins lawsuit targeting new federal healthcare conditions

Healthcare providers could lose access to the funds if they don't comply with the new provisions in Title X funding.

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Mount Vernon moves to ban sale, distribution of kratom

The decision comes amid growing concerns and calls to regulate a concentrated byproduct of kratom called 7-OH.

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Standup Comedy, Wiffleball, Hot Rods, Dahlias and more | Lifestyle Lookout

It will be perfect this weekend to get out and enjoy some fun activities. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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UPDATE: Ferry service returns to Lummi Island after unspecified issue

An unspecified issue canceled some Wednesday sailings. Thursday morning saw inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

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Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars

Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

5 days ago in Sports

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

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Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.