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Hollie Huthman: Owner of The Shakedown & The Racket
Hollie Huthman, who owns a pinball lounge and music venue in town, talks community in the local rock scene.
2 weeks ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
Laureano’s grand slam powers Padres past Mariners
Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (11-7, 2.94 ERA) starts Wednesday.
Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director announces retirement
Whoever steps into Personius's shoes would need to oversee long-term planning in the county and land use permitting among other roles.
FDA, Whatcom County announces recall after reported salmonella contamination in Deep-Brand products
The FDA and Whatcom County Health Department recommend throwing out the 1 lb. and 12 oz bags of the products and cleaning with hot, soapy water all surfaces that the food has touched.
Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies
According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.
Bellingham passes benchmark in changing shelter requirements
Other changes that come with the unanimous passing include removing the 24-hour operational requirements and updating measures surrounding minors and heating elements in tiny homes.
New study ranks Bellingham as one of the least affordable cities in the U.S.
The results of a new study that compared income to home prices across the country are not favorable to some local jurisdictions.
New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services
It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.
Northwest Sports Update: Cal hits homer No. 50, Seahawks announce final roster, Washington lawmaker criticizes college sports bill and more
Cal's latest home run put him in rarified air only occupied by Yankees great Mickey Mantle.
Longtime Ferndale baker announces retirement after 26 years of business
The business has been in operation since 1999, with O'Brine selling her renowned pies, Danishes and cookies out of her home kitchen.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.
2 weeks ago in National
Wall Street holds steady just below recent records
Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.
2 weeks ago in World
Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall
Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark
Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula 1 lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Masters will take winners of six national opens and eliminate invitations to PGA Tour fall winners
The Masters is making a rare change to its qualifying criteria by eliminating invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall and joining the R&A in recognizing winners of six national opens on every main tour in the world.
