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Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

3 weeks ago

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.

3 weeks ago

Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high

Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.

3 weeks ago

Summer real estate report shows change in market for retail, property

Downtown Bellingham retail vacancies rose as county-wide property sales slowed slightly over the summer.

3 weeks ago

Thurston County judge rules against new sheriffs law

The state plans to appeal the ruling, which removes a requirement that sheriffs need at least five years of law enforcement experience.

3 weeks ago

Gas prices fall nine cents over past week in Whatcom County

Analysts attribute the nation-wide drop at the pump to rising oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham Public Schools hosting group discussions on school closures

The closures are not finalized until voted on by the school board.

3 weeks ago

WSF crew shortage impacts sailings throughout Puget Sound

Crewmembers recently called on the governor to address burnout and wage gaps.

3 weeks ago

Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Ferguson pushes for phone-free schools statewide

Students would be required to keep phones stored away during the school day under proposed legislation.

3 weeks ago

WA leaders push back on Canada’s plan for new oil pipeline

Governor Bob Ferguson claims the project would bring greater danger to the Salish Sea ecosystem.

3 weeks ago

I-5 bridge work over Chuckanut Creek nearing completion

Lanes could shift back onto the main roadway by Oct. 9.

3 weeks ago

Refinery donates van to Skagit County organization

The animal shelter's original van was vandalized over the summer.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham mulls changes to home business rules

Current regulations limit where businesses can be run and how many employees can be hired. Monday, Oct. 5's meeting could change that.

3 weeks ago

Owner of downtown Bellingham’s Cof& detained, in ICE custody

DHS says Oscar Quintero Frias lawfully entered the US from Colombia in 2021, but only had permission to stay for six months.

3 weeks ago

Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack

Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...

3 weeks ago

Costco lawsuit claims ‘sugar-free’ product contains sugar

The class-action lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages.

3 weeks ago

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...

4 weeks ago

Unity Care NW names next CEO

Bonnie Ross will succeed Jodi Joyce, who retired in June after six years in the position.

4 weeks ago

Mount Baker Ski Area opens new retail location

Baker merch, winter gear and mountain information are among the store's offerings.

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