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19 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Recreational shellfish harvesting opens back up in Whatcom County

Harvesters are still advised to check the state's shellfish closure map before digging.

19 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

State and local officials urge Washington residents to get flu shot this season

It comes after 17 people died of the flu in Whatcom County during the last flu season, which was more than the previous five years combined.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Outdoors

Staff Picks: Fall and early Holiday Season activities in Bellingham

Lake Padden   Enjoying a walk around one of Bellingham’s most popular lakes is a great way to step outside and enjoy the…

23 hours ago in Features, Trending

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce plans to wait until after the season to make a decision on retirement, though he did say Friday that he wants to make that decision early enough that the Kansas City Chiefs have time to prepare for the future.

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