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Washington officials vote to establish state sandstone
The state Senate voted unanimously with one excused absence to approve the measure on Monday, Feb. 16 after a short speech from its sponsor Sen. Ron Muzzall.
Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden
Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday.
Crews finish emergency repairs on SR 20 near Marblemount following damage from December flooding
They'll now shift their work to a different part of the flood-damaged highway near Concrete.
Gas prices rise more than 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
Washington remains among the most expensive states in the country for gas, sitting more than a dollar over the national average.
Snow flurries in the forecast for Whatcom County this week
Lynden has a slightly higher chance of seeing snow than places further south, but no more than an inch or so through Wednesday morning.
Whatcom Fire District 7 relocates administrative offices to prep for 24/7 staffing
The district is aiming to have around-the-clock staffing at its busiest station by July.
Solo skier, one other rescued in separate incidents at Mount Baker
The Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council wants people to be wary of thin snow in places creating hazards and to travel with a partner with communication strategies in place in case of separation.
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Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut
Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation
The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.
Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Fleury has been a member of San Francisco’s coaching staff since 2019.
Northwest Sports Update: District basketball tourney on the radio, WWU women’s basketball clinch playoffs and more
The Lynden girls are eyeing their 70th straight win when they face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
4 weeks ago in Sports
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
Recent spike in scam calls claims hundreds of thousands of dollars from community members
The elaborate scams involve the names of actual law enforcement officers and target residents with loved ones in jail.
Whatcom County Council hears update on flood recovery plan ahead of key presentation
The council will learn the specifics of the county's early action project at its meeting on Feb. 24.
