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Nooksack appoints Marshall Judy as new mayor
Judy succeeds Kevin Hester, who passed away in June after over fours years in the position.
Permanent speed limit change to be implemented in Skagit County
Crash data and concerns from area residents led to WSDOT implementing the new limit.
1 day ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
1 day ago in National
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure
Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
1 day ago in National
Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination
Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night
New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
1 day ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs
Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.
Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win
Seranthony Domínguez allowed four runs while only recording one out in his Mariners debut.
UPDATED: Results in 2026 Primary election for Whatcom County
The numbers are largely holding steady from initial results released late Tuesday, Aug. 4.
2 days ago in National
Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say
Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
Road work expected to impact I-5, north Whatcom County drivers
The work is part of a regional pavement preservation project designed to extend the life of highways across northwest Washington.
Gas prices creep higher, seasonal price drop likely delayed if mid-East diplomacy stalls
Historically, gas prices ease after the summer travel season comes to an end.
WA education council considers expanding grant applicant support
Gov. Bob Ferguson said his proposal requiring graduating seniors to either opt-out or complete FAFSA registration will be requested in the upcoming legislative session.
M’s release Garver and Refsnyder, Seahawks’ Hard Knocks debut, Bells wind down regular season and more | Northwest Sports Update
The M's made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday to make room for their trade deadline additions.
Whatcom County Auditor seeks opposition statements for local propositions, initiatives
Applicants must live in the impacted area of those ballot measures and apply by Monday, Aug. 10.
Former WWU employee sues school over disability accommodations
The lawsuit alleges Western accommodated another employee after refusing to provide the same service for the plaintiff.
