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2 weeks ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
Port partners with PSE to install solar power at Zuanich Point Park
Installed on the Fisherman’s Pavilion roof, the system will generate about 100 kilowatts of power.
Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham
Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.
BPS task force recommends closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia elementary schools
If the district moves forward with the recommendations, the soonest the schools would close is fall 2027.
2 weeks ago in National
A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
Northwest Sports Update: MLB owners formally propose salary cap, Apple Cup moved to Sunday, WWU Hall of Fame coach passes and more
Baseball owners and players have laid out their initial proposals as a potential 2027 lockout grows closer.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts
While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.
2 weeks ago in World
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.
Meridian School District prepares for superintendent transition
It comes as the district said it will not make any significant cuts or staff reductions ahead of the upcoming school year.
DOJ sues Washington over license plate policy for federal agents
The Justice Department claims the state's policy poses a safety threat to agents who can't get undercover plates.
Whatcom County to receive grant funding from WA Military Dept
The two contracts are aimed at flood preparation and security measures.
Man arrested after allegations of child sex assault in hospital bathroom
Both individuals were patients at the hospital.
Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup
The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.
Suspect in fatal 2016 Whatcom County crash found dead
The suspect had been on WSP's Most Wanted List since 2017.
Artist Point soon to be accessible as crews clear road
There is no planned opening date, though crews began nearly a week earlier this year than in 2025.
Lifestyle Lookout: Shoestring Circus, Roller Derby, Bells Fundraiser and live music
For those who want to get out and enjoy the bounty of our county this weekend, we have a ton of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum
Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected to be long and contentious labor negotiations, asking for expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights along with almost doubling the major league minimum and increasing the money high-revenue teams share with the less-wealthy clubs.
2 weeks ago in World
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
