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12 hours ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
16 hours ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
16 hours ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
17 hours ago
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday
There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.
17 hours ago
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice in the future after more changes are made.
19 hours ago
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships.
22 hours ago
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
23 hours ago
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.
2 days ago
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
2 days ago
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
3 days ago
Hundreds of Ferndale residents without power after semitruck hits power lines
297 PSE customers remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon.
3 days ago
Gas prices rise 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
It comes as the national average just set an all-time Labor Day record at the pump.
3 days ago
Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September
Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.
6 days ago
Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist
The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.
7 days ago
Whatcom County Executive issues biennium budget recommendations
County departments had been warned of layoffs and budget cuts earlier this year.
7 days ago
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
1 week ago
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
1 week ago
Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
1 week ago
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham
City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.
1 week ago
WA leaders warn USPS changes could delay ballot postmarks
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year's primary election than in 2024.
