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Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies
According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.
Bellingham passes benchmark in changing shelter requirements
Other changes that come with the unanimous passing include removing the 24-hour operational requirements and updating measures surrounding minors and heating elements in tiny homes.
New study ranks Bellingham as one of the least affordable cities in the U.S.
The results of a new study that compared income to home prices across the country are not favorable to some local jurisdictions.
New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services
It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.
Northwest Sports Update: Cal hits homer No. 50, Seahawks announce final roster, Washington lawmaker criticizes college sports bill and more
Cal's latest home run put him in rarified air only occupied by Yankees great Mickey Mantle.
Longtime Ferndale baker announces retirement after 26 years of business
The business has been in operation since 1999, with O'Brine selling her renowned pies, Danishes and cookies out of her home kitchen.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.
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Wall Street holds steady just below recent records
Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.
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Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall
Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
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Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark
Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.
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Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula 1 lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez.
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Masters will take winners of six national opens and eliminate invitations to PGA Tour fall winners
The Masters is making a rare change to its qualifying criteria by eliminating invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall and joining the R&A in recognizing winners of six national opens on every main tour in the world.
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Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street
Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week.
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Fall Movie Guide: Here are the films coming out from September to Christmas
Summer may be known as sequel season, but part twos, and threes, will play big roles this fall at the movies. That goes not just for the likes of Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," "Wicked: For Good" and "Zootopia 2," but for new installments in family sagas, ranging from the Crawleys ("Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale") to the Na'vi ("Avatar: Fire & Ash").
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V of K-pop sensation BTS thrills fans with first pitch at Dodgers game and meets Shohei Ohtani
V of K-pop sensation BTS threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday night after meeting two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Cal Raleigh homers again as the Mariners beat the Padres 9-6
Seattle’s Bryce Miller (3-5) permitted four runs and six hits in five innings.
Northwest Sports Update: Cal sets HR record for catchers, Seahawks end preseason with loss, the Storms’ buzzer-beater win and more
No catcher has hit more home runs than Cal Raleigh has this season, with still over a month to go.
Stranded person rescued on Nooksack River by local authorities
Everson Police said in a social media post that they rescued a person who had been inner tubing on the Nooksack River on Friday afternoon.
Main parking lot at Bellingham Airport closed through early September for upgrades
Travelers should keep in mind that parking reservations aren’t available at the airport until the upgrades are finished.
Whatcom County issues warning of radioactive-contaminated shrimp sold in state
The product was sold between July 17 and Aug. 8 under the brand names Sand Bar, Best Yet, Arctic Shores, Great American and First Street.
