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Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer
Meanwhile, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances.
Natural gas initiative challenge heads to state Supreme Court
The lawsuit alleges that backers of the initiative combined several unrelated proposals to get them approved by voters who support keeping access to natural gas.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Greek Festival, Jam on the River in Ferndale, the Lynden Whiskey Event and more
Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden featured in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks resign key o-lineman, NFL season kicks off, Mariners continue rocky road play and more
The Seahawks handed Abraham Lucas an extension that keeps him in Seattle through 2028.
3 weeks ago in Sports
For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
Yandy Diaz has career-best 5-hit game to help Rays compete series sweep of the Mariners
Seattle's Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.73 ERA) will face Atlanta's Chris Sale (5-4, 2.45) in a series opener Friday.
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’
Thursday's memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.
Northwest Sports Update: WWU sports season nears its start, Mariners look to salvage brutal road trip, Storm legend in HOF and more
Both Vikings soccer teams and their volleyball squad will all open their seasons on Thursday.
Whatcom County opens courthouse to the public for community event
People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.
Motorcyclist hospitalized following hit-and-run crash on Highway 20
WSP believes that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Governors on the West Coast create alliance to safeguard health policies
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Tina Kotek of Oregon and Gavin Newsom of California say that they believe the Trump administration is putting Americans' health and safety at risk by politicizing the CDC.
Glen & Lisa Oostema: Owners of Oostema Farmstead
Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.
3 weeks ago in World
Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters
Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures
Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.
