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Washington links carbon market with California, Quebec

The agreement will set new precedents for greenhouse gas reductions and investments in clean energy among businesses across the three jurisdictions.

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Three arrested following warrant in Maple Falls, two tied to Mount Vernon murder

A 26-year-old Mount Vernon man was also arrested at the home after being found with a firearm.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

3 days ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

Female basketball player in a white and green Storm jersey on the court, sticking out her tongue as she moves.

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Seattle Storm snap 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty

SEATTLE (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, Dominique Malonga became the youngest player in WNBA history to…

Pirates infielder in black and yellow stretches to tag a teal-uniformed runner sliding into a base; ball in midair near the glove at the base.

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Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis each homer to lead Pirates over Mariners 5-1

J.P. Crawford singled home the Mariners’ lone run in fifth inning.

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4 days ago in

Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

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Pieces of Bellingham Graffiti Rock to be distributed at Civic Stadium

Anyone who wants a piece needs to fill out a waiver in advance.

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Bellingham Public Schools settle school bus sexual assault lawsuit amid new allegations

The new lawsuit is against Blaine School District and Bellingham Public Schools.

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Blaine Police seek owners of stolen power tools

They're asking anyone in Blaine or Birch Bay that may have had their tools stolen before April 23 to contact them with proof of ownership.

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Repaving at Lake Padden may impact travel to park

Parkgoers are asked to use the Samish Way entrances to access Lake Padden during the construction period.

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Crash on I-5 south of Bellingham hospitalizes two, blocks freeway for hours

He didn't merge properly as he approached the construction zone at the N Lake Samish exit, crashing into a barrier and rolling his vehicle.

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Plans unveiled for Whatcom County Jail

The proposed jail has 450 total beds, a reduced square footage and no second courtroom.

Seal pup resting on a pebbled shoreline beside calm water, looking at the camera.

4 days ago in

Harbor seal pup rescued from Bellingham beach in rehab for malnourishment

Veterinarians at SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research who are caring for the pup say it was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.

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Work zone speeding violations upgrade to heftier fines in July

Any driver caught speeding by traffic cameras in a work zone will be fined $125 if they're caught for the first time.

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Whatcom County Health Dept touts successful winter shelter season

Health and Community Services adds that their operating costs ran $93,000 below their budget limit allocated by the Whatcom County Council.

4 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

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Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music

There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

4 days ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

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3 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

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.

3 hours ago in Business, Elections, Local, Trending

Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

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Signboard advertising an apartment for rent with a blue price strip in the foreground.

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

9 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.

9 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.

9 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?

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