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3 weeks ago
WTA fare hikes take effect on Sept. 1
Eligible riders are encouraged to apply for a reduced fare card before the changes begin.
3 weeks ago
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by ongoing drought
Small businesses, private nonprofits and agricultural cooperatives from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
3 weeks ago
Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
3 weeks ago
Mount Vernon riverwalk closes for flood-related levee repair
That stretch of the riverwalk is expected to reopen sometime in late September.
3 weeks ago
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
3 weeks ago
Bike ride through Whatcom, Skagit Counties may cause delays
Cyclists are travelling from Seattle to Vancouver in two days starting Saturday.
3 weeks ago
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
3 weeks ago
Noisy Waters Mural Festival announces 2026 winners
Three new murals will grace the streets of Bellingham in 2027.
3 weeks ago
Outshine fruit popsicles recalled over glass contamination concerns
The company says no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
3 weeks ago
Alaska Airlines expands their intercontinental flight options in Europe
The service will begin in May 2027.
3 weeks ago
End of the Fair, Downtown Distilled, Paranormal Cirque, SeaFeast and more | Lifestyle Lookout
We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Schools joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies
BPS is among a number of school districts in Washington that are accusing the companies of encouraging addictive behavior in kids.
4 weeks ago
Amtrak extends service cancellation between Seattle and Portland
A warehouse fire near the tracks led to the cancellations.
4 weeks ago
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
4 weeks ago
Noisy Waters Mural Festival | PHOTOS
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Noisy Waters Mural Festival returned to Bellingham’s waterfront for the fourth time this year, bringing…
4 weeks ago
Target shooting temporarily banned in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
It comes after the state DNR confirmed a wildfire in Skagit County was sparked by recreational target shooting.
