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Perry Fire continues to burn over 1,500 acres on west side of Ross Lake
The National Parks Service says that a smoke inversion made things difficult above the Perry Fire, especially for aerial water drops and surveillance over the weekend.
Sudden Valley fire station to undergo renovation this fall
South Whatcom Fire Chief Mitch Nolze says that Fire Station 22, better known as the Sudden Valley Station, recently received a building permit from the county.
Mortgage rates drop due to weak job reports in Whatcom County
As of Friday, Sept. 5, mortgage rates are hovering around 6.3%.
Northwest Sports Update: First weekend of HS football in the books, Seahawks fall in season opener, M’s offense surges in road trip finale and more
The M's are back at home tonight on KGMI.
Washington Department of Ecology rejects federal draft report that it says diminishes effects of climate change
Ecology says the U.S. Department of Energy’s findings ignore decades of research and are being used to justify rolling back climate rules.
New Whatcom Museum exhibit honors Elaine Horn’s broadcasting career in Bellingham
The museum's newest exhibit celebrates the life and legacy of Elaine Horn through more than 80 photographs that span her three-decade career.
2 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
With his US Open win, Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over defending champion Jannik Sinner, wrested away the top spot in the ATP rankings and left tennis fans eager for whenever their next clash will come.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies
Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills
With Matt Prater hitting a 32-yard field goal as time expired, Baltimore squandered a 15-point lead in the final four minutes in a stunning season-opening 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
2 days ago in Sports
Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida.
Third-stringer Jake Tonges’ late TD catch gives the 49ers a 17-13 win over the Seahawks
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori sustained an ankle injury in the first half and came back for one special-teams play before being held out the rest of the day.
Raleigh hits major league-leading 53rd homer, Mariners rout Braves 18-2 with most runs since 2012
RHP Bryan Woo (12-7, 3.02 ERA) starts at home on Monday night against St. Louis RHP Miles Mikolas (7-10, 4.89).
4 days ago in National
Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.
4 days ago in Sports
MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races
The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us
For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."
Washington Department of Health continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccine for state residents
Washington's Department of Health adds that appointments for COVID vaccines will remain available to any resident who wants them.
Northwest Sports Update: Prep football kicks off, Seahawks open season with division rival, Mariners try to salvage road trip and more
The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live from Lynden High School from 3-7 today on KPUG.
Heather Meadows Visitor Center closes as air quality worsens in Whatcom County
Throughout Friday, levels have varied between 160 to 175. Any levels above 150 are considered unhealthy for anyone.
Dry conditions continue to fuel Perry Fire in near Ross Lake
Northwest winds could push more polluted air from the fire towards Maple Falls and Everson throughout Friday.
5 days ago in Sports
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
