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Whatcom County opens courthouse to the public for community event

People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.

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Motorcyclist hospitalized following hit-and-run crash on Highway 20

WSP believes that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the crash.

7 days ago in

Governors on the West Coast create alliance to safeguard health policies

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Tina Kotek of Oregon and Gavin Newsom of California say that they believe the Trump administration is putting Americans' health and safety at risk by politicizing the CDC. 

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Glen & Lisa Oostema: Owners of Oostema Farmstead

Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.

7 days ago in World

Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters

Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.

7 days ago in Entertainment

5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures

Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.

7 days ago in Sports

Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season

Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night's game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.

7 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka

Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.

7 days ago in

Junior Caminero’s 40th homer and 100th RBI help Rays beat Mariners 6-5

George Kirby (8-6, 3.94 ERA) starts Wednesday night for the Mariners as they try to avoid a three-game sweep. Adrian Houser (7-4, 2.85) goes for the Rays.

1 week ago in

UPDATE: Ferndale man in custody following crash on I-5, three people injured including one child

All three people in the second vehicle, including a two-year-old child, were injured and taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment.

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Hot and dry conditions raise fire risk in Whatcom County this week

The NWS has also issued a heat advisory for the foothills and valleys of the North Cascades, including Sudden Valley, through Thursday evening.

1 week ago in , Pest Control Expert

Steps to Prevent Fleas in Homes and Yards in Whatcom County

Preventing fleas requires a multi-step approach that addresses pets, the home and the yard, experts say. For Whatcom County residents, consistent prevention can mean avoiding the discomfort — and costs — of a full-blown infestation.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on North Cascades Highway

A car attempted to turn west onto the highway from Dalles Road, and the motorcyclist wasn't able to stop in time to avoid a crash.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Reese Witherspoon’s new mission: How she plans to inspire young readers

Oscar-winning actor and book club impresario Reese Witherspoon is teaming up with her publisher, Hachette Book Group, on a literacy campaign.

1 week ago in Sports

Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets

Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll on Tuesday, LSU and Miami moved into the top five, and Florida State jumped back into the rankings at the expense of Alabama, which plummeted to its lowest spot in 17 seasons.

1 week ago in National

Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

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Everson Police arrest suspect accused of stealing a car in Sumas

Officers arrested the 34-year-old Bellingham woman and booked her into the Whatcom County Jail, where she remains without bail.

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10 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.

10 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.

18 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.