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Emergency room entrance closed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for construction

Anyone dropping patients off at the ER should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street.

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Additional repairs begin on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier

The work will require a five-day full closure of the highway, likely in early February.

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Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham

Anyone with information on the teen's location is asked to call 911. 

3 days ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

3 days ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

3 days ago in Sports

Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win

Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City

Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.

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Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

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Brett Kulak’s 1st goal of the season helps the Penguins beat the Kraken 6-3

Joey Daccord made 26 saves for Seattle.

4 days ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

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Cathy Buckley: Owner & Manager of Bellingham Athletic Club

Celebrating 50 years of business in Bellingham, the athletic club has evolved through the years with expansions and ownership changes. Since 1997, Cathy Buckley has owned and operated the athletic club.

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Flood recovery group puts out urgent call for volunteers

The Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group will be cleaning out flood-damaged houses on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19.

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Emergency repairs near Mount Baker Highway to begin Saturday

The work to repair a plugged culvert near Maple Falls is expected to last through early February.

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Bellingham Bay cleanup projects near completion in 2026

That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.

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CONTRIBUTED: ‘We’re from the government and we’re here to help’

News media and community members aim to hold government agencies accountable, following the third 100-year flood in five years.  How was communication? How responsive was government? Was support timely and appropriate?

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Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks host 49ers in first playoff game, massive MLB free agent signings, WWU women win in Dolfo’s 1,000th career game and more

The Seahawks will play their first home playoff game in front of 12's fans in nearly a decade on Saturday.

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2026 Ski to Sea race sells out in record time

Whatcom County's most anticipated race of the year takes place on May 24.

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Hovander Homestead Park expected to fully reopen by end of January

The Ferndale park has been closed for over a month due to December's historic flooding.

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Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

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Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.

1 day ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

1 day ago in Sports

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

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Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

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.