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4 weeks ago

New study finds Birch Bay incorporation would not be financially feasible

A consulting firm hired by Whatcom County estimates the area would face a significant budget deficit if it were to become its own city.

4 weeks ago

Bloodworks Northwest in urgent need of donations after historic flooding

The nonprofit estimates it lost 500 potential donations due to the floods.

4 weeks ago

Where’s Santa Claus? NORAD radar to track Santa from the North Pole to Bellingham

Stay tuned to watch Santa Claus make his way around the world this Christmas.

4 weeks ago

High wind warning issued for Whatcom, Skagit Counties on Christmas Eve

Winds could reach over 40 mph on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

More resources available to Whatcom County residents affected by historic flooding

The deadline to drop off any flood-damaged items for free is coming up.

4 weeks ago

Port of Seattle warns of fake Uber, Lyft drivers as holiday travel ramps up

Over 150,000 passengers per day will make their way through Sea-Tac leading up to the Christmas holiday.  

4 weeks ago

Strong winds, heavy mountain snow in Whatcom County’s forecast this week

Southeast winds could reach 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

4 weeks ago

BRIEF: WSDOT plans lane closure on I-5 in Bellingham

Crews will be repairing damaged guardrails.

4 weeks ago

WSDOT plans to reopen section of Mt Baker Highway following landslide, ski season begins

Alternating traffic on a 3-mile stretch of single lane road will be available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily starting Sunday.

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4 days ago in Sports

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.

4 days ago in Sports

McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational

Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.

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4 days ago in Sports, Trending

John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.

5 days ago in Sports

Oregon QB Dante Moore says he’ll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN.