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Drinking water advisory issued for Lake Samish
Only sensitive groups are at risk of adverse health effects, though officials still recommend bottled water at this time. The advisory does not currently affect swimming, bathing or handwashing.
M’s top Dodgers in thriller, Bells’ final road trip of regular season, family ties in Vikings’ hoops incoming class and more | Northwest Sports Update
Emerson Hancock is on the mound tonight in what could be his final start as a Mariner.
Four juveniles arrested after armed robbery at Bellingham Regal Cinema
Police say the suspects targeted sellers during a planned online clothing sale and threatened one with a knife.
Whatcom County sets $5.7 million initial budget for new Lummi Island ferry district
The accompanying levy will cost $52 per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.
Blaine Police seek info on property damage accident
The suspect vehicle is described as a gray heavy pickup truck.
Two crashes in Skagit County send three to the hospital
One of the accidents is being investigated as a suspected DUI.
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Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says
Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching
Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
18 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film
A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.
Clark and Mitchell lead Fever to their 4th straight victory, 105-95 over the Storm
Natisha Hiedeman sank six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 for Seattle.
Dominic Canzone’s 2-run homer in the 8th lifts the Mariners over the Dodgers 7-6
Mariners starter Luis Castillo allowed five runs and 11 hits in five innings.
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Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.
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Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.
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A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer
Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.
Second lawsuit filed challenging ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal
Let's Go Washington argues that the Public Investment Impact Disclosure misrepresents the impacts of repealing the tax.
Bellingham City Council mulls ‘mobile tiny home’ ordinance while pushing citizen’s initiative to ballot
The proposed ordinance would expand RVs and other Mobile Dwelling Units' zoning, but several council members voiced concerns on the current language.
New details released in Bite of Seattle festival shooting
The Seattle Police Chief said they continue to look for others who may have been involved and are not limiting the search to just a third suspect. They're also asking that a man who was treated for an apparent gunshot wound at UW Hospital to contact them in hopes that he may have information.
WA Costco shoppers eligible for email settlement
Those who believe they're entitled to part of the settlement have until Aug. 24 to submit a claim form either online or by mail.
Tax credits extended to new Bellingham businesses
The ordinance initially applied to certain "urban villages" within city limits.