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Washington AG reaches settlement with genetic testing company

The lawsuit alleges the company failed to protect customer's data, impacting almost 7 million people across the country and over 200,000 Washingtonians.

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Whatcom County Council requires more public notice before tax hikes

Any proposed increases will now be announced through several public channels.

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Washington’s unemployment rate stays flat in June despite job gains

The state hasn't seen its seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate drop since November 2024.

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Port of Bellingham Commission District 5 | PRIMARY 2026

Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 5.

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Port of Bellingham Commission District 4 | PRIMARY 2026

Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 4.

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WA Senate 42nd District | PRIMARY 2026

Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Washington state Senate, 42nd District.

Four business professionals photographed in a collage: woman on left, then three men in suits smiling.

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Whatcom County Prosecutor | PRIMARY 2026

Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney.

The Salish Sea with San Juan Islands in the west. Heavy storm clouds are overhead.

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Everything you need to know about fire impacts in northwest Washington, southern B.C.

Forecasted thunderstorms have also prompted a fire weather alert as we see a drop in air quality.

Circular sticker celebrating Bellingham Rock Fragment; graffiti-style rock with 'Go Hawks!', 'Congrats Grad!', and 'Rock ’15' in a forest scene; outer edge reads '50+ Years of Memories'

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A piece of history: Bellingham Graffiti Rock divided among the masses | Whatcom Wanderings

I love it when a serendipitous moment completely alters the course of someone's day.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

Cyclist riding toward the festival entrance under a teal arch reading 'TUNE-UP BIKE & MUSIC FESTIVAL' with people and vendor tents in the background.

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Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos

A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.

Three soccer players celebrate a goal, jumping and embracing on a green field near a white sideline line in mid-air.

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Spain upsets France, Arozarena and AL seek revenge in ASG, Bells back and more | Northwest Sports Update

Spain awaits the winner of Argentina-England in the World Cup final on Sunday.

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Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA

Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.

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Way Station sees high demand for support services in first year

The facility served nearly 1,400 people over its first year in downtown Bellingham.

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‘Code Red’ issued for NW blood supply

Bloodworks NW needs at least 1,000 donors per day to re-up its supply to adequate levels.

Electric vehicle charging station with a white car plugged in; orange and black ChargePoint unit in foreground, white van in background.

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Bellingham increases fee rates for fast-charging EV stations

City-operated Level 3 charging fees will increase while Level 2 rates remain unchanged.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

2 weeks ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

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Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

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Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.