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Six arrested in suspected racing incidents on I-5

The three separate incidents occurred during the first week of June.

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Lummi Nation author chosen to represent state at national book festival

Rena Priest was recognized for her latest work titled "Positively Uncivilized."

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WSDOT reopens road to Artist Point

Visitors will need a recreational pass to use the area which can be purchased at the Glacier Public Service Center.

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Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

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Randy Arozarena’s 10th-inning homer lifts Mariners to 6-5 win over Orioles

Mitch Garver also homered for the AL West-leading Mariners, who have won 11 of their last 14 games.

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World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

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FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.

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Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen’s Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

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Northwest Sports Update: Naylor’s slam leads M’s over O’s, Bells return home, WWU announces athletes of the year and more

The Big Grumper's fifth-inning grand slam was the difference as the Mariners took their series opener in Baltimore.

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Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street

The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.

Bob Feguson Washington state cell phone ban press conference

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Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools

All of Whatcom County's public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.

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Budget shortfall spurs belt-tightening across Washington state

Agencies are now being told to pause phasing-in any new programs and make cuts with special attention to programs expanded upon after 2018.

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Temporary lane shifts coming to I-5 south of Bellingham

An ongoing fish passage project will soon put all lanes of the freeway onto bypass routes.

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North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook

Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.

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December floods may increase summer drowning hazards

Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.

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Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown

The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.

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New state law draws line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles

Starting Thursday, electric bikes that exceed new speed requirements will be classified as motorcycles.

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FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10

Anyone who dealt with a financial setback due to December's floods is encouraged to apply.

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SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.

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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

2 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.