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Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall
Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.
New state laws taking effect July 1
Changes to some state tax codes and a boost to some retirement accounts are among the new measures.
Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham
If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.
7 hours ago in Sports
Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal
Canada, which sits 30th in the most recent FIFA world rankings, advanced to face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday.
Guardians use 5-run 8th inning to rally for 6-5 win over Mariners
Victor Robles had two hits and three stolen bases for Seattle.
3 days ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
3 days ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
Hiker rescued on Mount Larrabee following over 100-foot fall
Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.
3 days ago in , Professional
CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10
Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.
Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas
A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark
It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.
Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County
One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.
Judge rules in favor of WA, blocks Trump administration from tightening mail-in voting
The president's executive order requiring states to provide voter registration lists to the federal government was ruled unconstitutional.
Ecology issues asbestos reminder near Sumas Mountain
Recreationists are urged not to disturb any creek beds or sediment piles in the area.
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in May
The county added just over a thousand jobs from the previous month.
3 days ago in , Professional
US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup
The loss doesn't affect team USA's position in the tournament
