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Record-breaking temperatures forecast for upcoming heat wave

NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of western Washington.

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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.

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BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures

A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

2 days 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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Northwest Sports Update: FIFA World Cup gears up for start, M’s look to clinch series vs Orioles, Cal hits 2 HR’s in Tacoma and more

Randy Arozarena's go-ahead homer was the difference in the M's extra-innings win in Baltimore.

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Man sues PeaceHealth in Bellingham, Ketchikan over wife’s death

The lawsuit claims that the two facilities didn't communicate enough about his wife's deteriorating condition.

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Vancouver, B.C. Amtrak station gets U.S. preclearance designation

Travelers heading into the U.S. no longer stop for a customs inspection in Blaine

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Mt. Baker Imaging begins settlement process following 2025 cyberattack

Any patient whose data was potentially compromised could receive up to $5,000.

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Whatcom Fire District 17 gets green light to relocate flood-prone station

The district was hit by two coastal floods in 2022 that destroyed its Sandy Point fire station and part of its equipment.

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Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.

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Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.

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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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.