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Bellingham City Council approves shelter guidelines, discusses land annexation near Squalicum High School and more this week
The council also voted unanimously to move forward with consideration of a new, one-tenth of one percent sales tax that would fund the city's criminal justice services.
WDFW closes all fishing on the North Fork Nooksack River
Recent surveys by the state Department of Ecology have found that endangered Chinook are still active on spawning ground in the North Fork.
Shoreline project to limit access at Boulevard Park this fall
The city expects the project to be complete by spring 2026.
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners begin final road trip of season, Storm face playoff elimination in Seattle, WWU Volleyball finds overseas success and more
The M's are seeking their 10th straight win tonight in Kansas City.
Bellingham Technical College receives scholarship grant for parenting aerospace students
The funds will support those students with childcare services so they're able to focus more on their studies.
Lynden School Board proposes day of remembrance, nonviolence for Charlie Kirk
In addition to the new date designation, the resolution also supports the creation of debate clubs and other opportunities for students to engage in civil discourse.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert
Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings
A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.
2 weeks ago in World
Israel’s military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City and thousands of residents flee
The Israeli military began its ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, slowly closing in on the Palestinian territory's largest city in another escalation in the war. Thousands of people streamed out of the city in vehicles laden with their belongings, but hundreds of thousands more remain.
2 weeks ago in National
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge on Monday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.
Environmental groups call on Whatcom County to take a closer look at Ferndale energy facility
The group says rising vessel traffic in the Salish Sea poses a higher risk of accidents and adds more underwater noise and pollution that can harm marine life, such as endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Skagit County woman sentenced for trafficking wildlife body parts
The woman was charged after purchasing waterfowl carcasses and black bear parts from an undercover agent.
City of Bellingham to remove dead trees on Lakeway Drive
Work will be done to remove the trees on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to avoid major commuting hours.
Whatcom Fire District 7 places levy lid lift measure on November ballot
The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.
Washington has highest gas prices in the U.S., Whatcom County prices continue to rise
Prices in Whatcom County and across the state have jumped an average of 20 cents per gallon over the past week.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok
A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow will have surgery on left toe. QB could miss 3 months
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed Monday that quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his injured left toe.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks offense turns it up, Mariners sit alone atop division, Week 2 prep football scores and more
Whatcom County dominated a packed weekend of prep football.
