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Washington state legislators introduce ‘millionaire’s tax’
Ferguson has pushed for the money that would come from a millionaire's tax to fund K-12 public education and supportive programs.
Bellingham drivers licensing office to close for three weeks
Anyone in need of in-person services during the closure is being directed towards offices in Mount Vernon and Smokey Point.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
3 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.
Northwest Sports Update: Ferndale becomes “Hawkdale,” Kraken eye 5th straight win, doubleheader at Lummi Nation and more
Ferndale is the latest city in Washington to honor the Seahawks' Super Bowl run with a name change.
Ferndale renames itself as “Hawkdale” in honor of Seahawks Super Bowl run
It comes amid a season where Seattle set a franchise record for regular season wins.
3 days ago in , Veterinary Expert
Why Pet Dental Health Matters More Than Most Whatcom County Owners Realize
Veterinary teams encourage Whatcom County pet owners to ask about dental health during routine wellness visits. Regular dental care helps reduce pain, protect overall health and allow pets to live longer, more comfortable lives.
4 days ago in World
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
4 days ago in World
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
4 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
4 days ago in National, Trending
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals in three-team trade with Rays
Seattle sent infielder Ben Williamson to the Rays, and a pair of minor league prospects to the rebuilding Cardinals.
Two bills push for more supportive housing, limits camping bans in Washington
Both bills are scheduled for executive sessions with committee members this week.
North Cascades Bluegrass Festival announces cancelation
Among some of the reasons for the festival's cancellation, Tepper and Starr say that ticket sales from north of the border dropped significantly last year.
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners trade for All-Star infielder, Kubiak likely to Vegas, Lynden girls and LC boys victorious and more
Lynden and Lynden Christian split their cross-town doubleheader on Saturday.
4 days ago in , Pest Control Expert
Why You’re Seeing More Rodents in Your Whatcom County Home This Winter
WHATCOM COUNTY — If you’ve noticed scratching sounds in the walls, droppings in the garage or chewed food packaging this…
4 days ago in , Northwest Clean Air Agency
It’s never too early to prepare for wildfire smoke
Is February too early to be thinking and talking about the coming wildfire season? On one hand, it is because…
4 days ago in Heating and AC Expert,
Why Your Heating Bill Spiked in January (and What Whatcom County Homeowners Can Do About It)
As winter continues, experts recommend paying attention to unusual noises, uneven heating or sudden increases in energy use. Addressing these warning signs early can help prevent further bill increases and keep homes comfortable through the rest of the season.
5 days ago in National
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.
