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2 days ago

Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

2 days ago

Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham

The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.

3 days ago

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

3 days ago

Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County

Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.

3 days ago

State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements

New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.

3 days ago

Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings

It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.

3 days ago

Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday

There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.

3 days ago

Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax

The council may reconsider the criminal justice tax in the future after more changes are made.

3 days ago

US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war

The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships.

4 days ago

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

4 days ago

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.

4 days ago

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

4 days ago

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

5 days ago

Hundreds of Ferndale residents without power after semitruck hits power lines

297 PSE customers remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon.

5 days ago

Gas prices rise 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County

It comes as the national average just set an all-time Labor Day record at the pump.

5 days ago

Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September

Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.

1 week ago

Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist

The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.

1 week ago

Whatcom County Executive issues biennium budget recommendations

County departments had been warned of layoffs and budget cuts earlier this year.

1 week ago

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

1 week ago

Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak

Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.

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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.