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3 weeks ago

WTA fare hikes take effect on Sept. 1

Eligible riders are encouraged to apply for a reduced fare card before the changes begin.

3 weeks ago

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

3 weeks ago

Air quality decreasing in Whatcom, Skagit counties

Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.

3 weeks ago

Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake

While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.

3 weeks ago

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

3 weeks ago

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.

3 weeks ago

Air quality rapidly declines in Whatcom County

Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive

The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.

3 weeks ago

Fire weather watch issued for eastern Whatcom County

Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to hit the region from late Friday night into Saturday evening.

3 weeks ago

Noisy Waters Mural Festival announces 2026 winners

Three new murals will grace the streets of Bellingham in 2027.

3 weeks ago

NTSB investigation finds bad weather may have contributed to seaplane crash at Sucia Island

The preliminary report did not give a definitive cause of the July 23 crash.

3 weeks ago

Containment efforts on Border 2 Fire see significant progress

Whatcom County's largest wildfire is now 43% contained as of Thursday.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham Public Schools joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies

BPS is among a number of school districts in Washington that are accusing the companies of encouraging addictive behavior in kids.

3 weeks ago

WWU offering expanded admission options for WA high school students

Students can automatically be considered for the program if they apply through the Western Application or the Common App.

3 weeks ago

Shepard, Collins officially headed for hand recount in state Senate race

Michael Shepard led Eamonn Collins by just four votes after primary election results were certified Tuesday morning.

3 weeks ago

Amtrak extends service cancellation between Seattle and Portland

A warehouse fire near the tracks led to the cancellations.

3 weeks ago

DFW increases patrols after Lake Whatcom bear encounter

The department says neither the woman nor her dog were injured by the bear.

3 weeks ago

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.

4 weeks ago

Noisy Waters Mural Festival | PHOTOS

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Noisy Waters Mural Festival returned to Bellingham’s waterfront for the fourth time this year, bringing…

4 weeks ago

Canadian visitors to Whatcom County drop in July after promising start to summer

Researchers have found that the majority of local business around the county are feeling the strain of the drop in visitors.

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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.

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Family of deceased Whatcom County Jail inmate files federal lawsuit

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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.

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