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Sedro-Woolley Police arrest woman in connection to multi-state fraud investigation

The scheme reportedly robbed an elderly resident of more than $1 million.

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Nighttime delays expected on northbound I-5 south of Bellingham this week

Crews are continuing work to correct fish passage barriers near Lake Samish.

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Sheriff’s office seeks tips into 2018 disappearance of Custer man

Billy Joe Darwin was last seen at his home on Valley View Road.

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Man arrested in Sedro-Woolley following threats, false gun report

Officers noted the suspect was unarmed at the time of his arrest.

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New changes to take effect ahead of Monday’s Bellingham City Council meeting

Public comment will now take place at the beginning of regular meetings instead of the end.

1 week ago in

More details released in suspected hate crime in Bellingham

Court documents say the suspect hurled racist insults at the Hispanic victim and his son in the men's bathroom.

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Fire heavily damages Bellingham cold storage facility

No one was inside the building and no injuries were reported.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

1 week ago in Sports

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.

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Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season

Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.

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Mariners stumble again in playoff push, Butler’s 9th-inning homer lifts A’s to 8-7 win

Randy Arozarena homered twice and had four RBIs for the Mariners.

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Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding

Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.

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Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

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Public health professional appointed Skagit County coroner

Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.

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25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed

A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.

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Washington students could see new path to graduation under new proposal

The proposal would expand student options while focusing on career readiness, financial education and life skills.

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Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

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Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

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Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

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Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.