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4 weeks ago

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

4 weeks ago

Supreme Court to decide on hearing COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in Bellingham

Former City of Bellingham employees and contractors argue the mandate violated their constitutional rights.

4 weeks ago

Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs

A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.

4 weeks ago

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

4 weeks ago

Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network

New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.

4 weeks ago

Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores

Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.

4 weeks ago

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

1 month ago

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

1 month ago

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

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Whatcom County-owned grader found damaged, sheriff’s office investigating

The grader is valued at roughly $250,000 and is believed to have been driven from its original location at Clark Pit.

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Sedro-Woolley joins Mount Vernon in ending use of Flock cameras

A new state law has placed stricter regulations for the automated license plate reader system as it comes under increased public scrutiny.

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SeaFeast, Oyster Run, apple picking and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

The first big rainstorm of fall is currently moving through Whatcom County, but the weather looks quite nice this weekend. We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout. 

3 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Opinions

Wanted: Retro tech enthusiasts and Ham radio trainees | Contributed

The sheriff’s office Auxiliary Communication Service offers classes throughout the year and hosts monthly opportunities to test for FCC Technician, General or Extra Class license.

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