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BRIEF: Left lane on southbound I-5 in Skagit County closed Wednesday night for repairs
The lane closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
2 weeks ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
2 weeks ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."
UPDATE: Blaine woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 in Ferndale
Her passenger and the suspect driver were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, while the occupants of the third car were not injured.
Coast Guard offers boat safety class in Bellingham
Boaters are required to carry a Boater Education Card in the state of Washington, and the course will also help you qualify for a card.
UPDATE: I-5 Southbound reopens at Main Street in Ferndale after collision
WSDOT says all lanes have reopened on this stretch of I-5.
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025
County-level unemployment data from October still hasn't been released due to the federal government shutdown.
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital
The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks-Rams trilogy, M’s reach deal with Bryce Miller, new LC volleyball coach and more
Tune into prep basketball tonight when the Sehome boys host Ferndale on KPUG.
Emergency room entrance closed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for construction
Anyone dropping patients off at the ER should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street.
Additional repairs begin on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier
The work will require a five-day full closure of the highway, likely in early February.
Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham
Anyone with information on the teen's location is asked to call 911.
3 weeks ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
