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1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

1 week ago in World

The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.

1 week ago in National

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

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CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Under-the-Bed Supplies

If you follow September’s tip to Prepare in a Year, you’ll be prepared. First, find a box or storage bin that will fit under or your bed. Here’s what you should put in that box or bin.

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Sheriff’s deputies uncover 10 kilograms of cocaine, a loaded firearm and cash in a suspicious vehicle in Bellingham

The Sheriff's Office notes that the cocaine was packaged with "an image of the Marvel movie character Thor."

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City of Bellingham to begin work on new park, long-awaited waterfront cleanup project

The city says it's chosen IMCO General Construction as the contractor that's tasked with cleaning up two contaminated industrial sites at the south end of Cornwall Avenue.

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Unionized healthcare workers in Bellingham ratify new contract

The union says its new deal includes across-the-board increases in pay each year, with total raises ranging from 14% to nearly 34% over four years.

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Public comment period now open for proposed apartment project in downtown Bellingham

Public feedback is especially being sought for potential environmental concerns in the area. 

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Northwest Sports Update: Friday Night Lights in Blaine, Mariners begin crucial series in Houston, Apple Cup preview and more

The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Blaine High School from 3-6 pm on KPUG.

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Three Ferndale men in custody following Bellingham robbery

Bellingham Police says that the suspects entered a home through a window on July 27 and demanded money from one of the residents.

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Second person sentenced in connection to death of Bellingham man at encampment

The person pled guilty to three charges, including manslaughter, and was sentenced to 10 years behind bars back in June. 

1 week ago in Music, Trending

Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama?’ album

Seven years after her landmark debut "Invasion of Privacy," Cardi B has returned. And, in typical fashion, she's doing it with plenty of spectacle.

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Mariners’ rare challenge helps secure 2-0 win over Royals, tie Astros for first place in AL West

The Mariners begin their pivotal series in Houston with RHP Bryan Woo (14-7, 3.02 ERA) on the mound Friday night.

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Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Celtic Festival, the Bellingham Bay Marathon, Boundary Bay 30th anniversary celebration and more events this weekend in Bellingham

Get a jumpstart on the fall season with apple picking, seasonal beer and the Bellingham Celtic Festival this weekend.

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North Lake Samish Bridge reopens this Friday after almost 16 month closure

Samish Park was also closed as part of the bridge work, and will remain closed until further notice.

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New schedule for Anacortes to San Juan Island ferry to stay in place through spring

The announcement comes after the state Legislature set aside funds earlier this year to increase service to the San Juans through the winter season.

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Hands Across the Water flotilla kicks off this weekend in the Salish Sea

The three days of festivities include fireside stories with local historians and Indigenous leaders, a soccer game, live music and more.

1 week ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.

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2 days ago in Sports

Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20

Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball's jersey sales for the third straight year heading into the end of the regular season as Paul Skenes and Cal Raleigh entered the top 20.

2 days ago in Sports

Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left

Detroit manager A.J. Hinch knows the Tigers' 4-2 win over Cleveland Thursday night counts as only one game in the standings. However, the victory gave the Tigers plenty of momentum going into the final series of the regular season.

2 days ago in Sports

AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season

All even atop the AL East with three games to go. That means the division title will be determined this weekend by how the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees handle a pair of also-rans.

3 days ago in Sports

Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds

The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.

4 days ago in Sports

Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers

For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.