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2 weeks ago

Burn wood for heat? Gather wood now for next winter

Spring will soon be here, so it’s a good time to start thinking about next winter if you use wood…

2 weeks ago

Boundary Bay Brewing returns as microbrewery on State Street

They'll be taking over the former Time and Materials building on N State St and rebranding the new site as Boundary on State.

2 weeks ago

Gail Ridenour: Executive Director, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

As Executive Director Gail Ridenour and her team gear up for a year of shows like none other, My Bellingham Now was able to learn a bit more about her and the pathway music has given her.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Experience local beer, music and entertainment in Whatcom County this weekend

Here's your list of events happening in Whatcom County this weekend.

2 weeks ago

Interurban Trail reopens in Bellingham

Its reopening follows an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.

2 weeks ago

CONTRIBUTED: Emergency Preparedness for Every Age 

It’s not just what and when. Do you know where you’ll go? If you’ve got family in the area, that’s a top choice. Otherwise, making arrangements through a community group, church, neighborhood association or friends is an important step to take right now.

2 weeks ago

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

3 weeks ago

Cougar sightings rise in this Bellingham neighborhood

WDFW is warning residents not to feed deer near their homes.

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County offers additional vaccine clinic for children

Available vaccinations include COVID-19, hepatitis A and B, polio, chicken pox, flu and MMR. 

3 weeks ago

Invasive Species Awareness Week begins in Washington

In Washington, several free webinars are hosted to educate people about water protection against aquatic invasive species as well as weeds and insects this week.

3 weeks ago

Wild Women Week returns to Bellingham with two weeks of events

Per the name, Wild Women Week has historically taken place over the course of a week, but this year the event will span two weeks before wrapping on March 8, or International Women's Day.

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Ski conditions at Mount Baker, Wicked sing along, live music and more in Whatcom County

Brave the weather and hit the slopes at Mount Baker or attend one of these community events in Whatcom County this weekend.

3 weeks ago

3% surcharge to be added to credit, debit card charges on Washington State Ferries

Riders can skip the new surcharge by paying with cash or using prepaid ORCA cards to make purchases. 

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County updates process to report illnesses from water recreation

Water recreation can include a wide range of activities at local beaches, lakes, public pools and hot tubs.

3 weeks ago

Recall of peanut butter products expands to Washington state

The peanut butter in question was sold under various brand names, including Flavor Fresh Peanut Butter, Katy's Kitchen Smooth Peanut Butter and House Recipe Creamy Peanut Butter.

4 weeks ago

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

4 weeks ago

Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden

Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday. 

4 weeks ago

Andi Vann: Owner of Pure Bliss Desserts

Meet the owner of an award-winning dessert shop located in downtown Bellingham.

4 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend in Bellingham

From 'Single Mingle Trivia' to improv comedy, this weekend is packed with fun events.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.