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3 weeks ago in World

Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests

Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages, asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast

A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day during the peak summer travel season.

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Mark Vientos’ three-run homer delights kids, leads Mets to 7-3 win over Mariners

The Mariners head to Philadelphia on Monday for the start of a three-game series.

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CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Summer Fire Safety

Did you know approximately 90% of all wildfires are human-caused? Meanwhile, fires in the home might or might not be the residents’ fault – but will 100% affect them.

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Former Whatcom County health director seeks $1.5 million from county, alleges wrongful termination

Before her firing, the former health director says she reported several instances of bullying and hostility from the County Executive, which caused her to experience mental health issues from the hostile environment.

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City of Bellingham opens entries for 20th annual “Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition”

Entries are being accepted free of charge now through Oct. 1.

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CONTRIBUTED: Lessons from the Tsunami for Whatcom County residents

While the forecast tsunami was not a disaster on any level, it was, on every level, a good thing for us in Whatcom County. Why? Because of all we learned.

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Anacortes Police warn residents of ongoing cryptocurrency scams

The department says some residents have lost tens of thousands of dollars to these scams in recent weeks.

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Ferndale Police seek public assistance in identifying suspects involved in theft, hit-and-run at 7-Eleven

The suspect vehicle hit an unoccupied car in the store parking lot before fleeing the scene. Police believe the driver may have also been involved in a theft inside the store.

4 weeks ago in

More details emerge following murder of Bellingham accountant in Custer

The 61-year-old man who fired the shots was arraigned in Whatcom County Superior Court on Friday morning and could face up to life in prison.

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TRAFFIC: WSDOT closes sections of I-5 in Bellingham and Seattle starting this weekend

Drivers should expect delays in Seattle this weekend and overnight in north Bellingham starting Sunday night.

4 weeks ago in National, Sports

NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's college football program on Friday. In a notice sent to the school...

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could...

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose legal name is...

4 weeks ago in Sports

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...

4 weeks ago in Music, Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...

4 weeks ago in Music

LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going...

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Lifestyle Lookout: ZZ Top plays the Northwest Washington Fair, Noisy Waters Mural Festival, live music and more

From the NW Washington Fair to an electric event on Bellingham's waterfront, KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans ready to go.

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Bells edge Pickles to win first WCL title since 2014

Bellingham's pitchers delivered a masterful road performance against the league's top offense.

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8 hours ago in National

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Kiko was creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii even as the system weakened just to the north of the islands, forecasters said.

8 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.

15 hours ago in National

Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday for an unexpected visit as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.