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Celine Parton: Organizer, performer at Bellingham Folk Festival
In its twelfth year, the Bellingham Folk Festival showcases a host of different styles of folk music, allowing musicians from both near and far to connect over their mutual love of music. Organizer Celine Parton talks about the grassroots event and what attendees can look forward to this year.
Severe weather shelters open in Ferndale, Bellingham as overnight lows fall to mid-20’s
Overnight shelters in Bellingham and Ferndale will be open through Saturday night.
Little Squalicum Pier reopens after month-long closure
The pier closed on Dec. 10 after large sinkholes brought on by high tides appeared at it entrance.
Northwest Sports Update: Felix’s HOF bid grow closer, WWU softball preseason ranking, top NWC basketball teams face off and more
Felix Hernandez had the biggest rise in HOF ballots in over 50 years, but still couldn't make the cut.
Two Fairhaven businesses announce closures
An ice cream shop and a creperie will be closing its doors in 2026.
Office space demand soars in Bellingham, retail stumbles in fourth quarter of 2025
Bellis Fair Mall was the only spot to buck the trend of rising retail vacancies.
BRIEF: Left lane on southbound I-5 in Skagit County closed Wednesday night for repairs
The lane closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
2 days ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
2 days ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
2 days ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.
Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."
UPDATE: Blaine woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 in Ferndale
Her passenger and the suspect driver were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, while the occupants of the third car were not injured.
Coast Guard offers boat safety class in Bellingham
Boaters are required to carry a Boater Education Card in the state of Washington, and the course will also help you qualify for a card.
UPDATE: I-5 Southbound reopens at Main Street in Ferndale after collision
WSDOT says all lanes have reopened on this stretch of I-5.
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025
County-level unemployment data from October still hasn't been released due to the federal government shutdown.
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital
The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks-Rams trilogy, M’s reach deal with Bryce Miller, new LC volleyball coach and more
Tune into prep basketball tonight when the Sehome boys host Ferndale on KPUG.
