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Second lawsuit filed challenging ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal
Let's Go Washington argues that the Public Investment Impact Disclosure misrepresents the impacts of repealing the tax.
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Bellingham City Council mulls ‘mobile tiny home’ ordinance while pushing citizen’s initiative to ballot
The proposed ordinance would expand RVs and other Mobile Dwelling Units' zoning, but several council members voiced concerns on the current language.
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Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
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Bryan Kohberger asks to withdraw his guilty plea in the University of Idaho murders case
Kohberger claims his attorneys pressured him into accepting the plea deal by promising better prison conditions and misleading him about life on death row.
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Washington gas prices rise sharply this week
Gas prices are moving higher across Washington, even as oil prices show signs that future increases could slow.
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Lawsuit challenges ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal
The complaint argues state-required funding warning could influence support for Initiative 26-645.
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Bellingham Police ask for help finding missing vulnerable adult
The man was last seen leaving his home around noon on Saturday.
2 days ago
Wildfires in east Whatcom County continue to grow
Recreational access to parts of Ross Lake are closed due to wildfire activity.
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‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
5 days ago
More than 50 workers at Lynden packing facility detained by federal agents since March
Local immigration rights advocates are calling it the first "soft raid" in Whatcom County.
5 days ago
More details emerge following Sucia Island plane crash
The Otter float plane went down near the entrance to Shallow Bay on the popular island at 5:15 p.m.
6 days ago
UPDATED: All 11 people accounted for following plane crash near Sucia Island
A Kenmore Airlines spokesperson stressed that there were no fatalities and all people on board have been accounted for.
6 days ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate
The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.
1 week ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.
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Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November
Sign ups are due to the city clerk's office by Friday, July 31.
1 week ago
Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham
A local response team says this is the third seal they've treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.
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Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.
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Deadline to register online or by mail for August primary approaching in Whatcom County
The auditor’s office says any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact them for a replacement.
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Global tensions inch gas prices inch higher in Whatcom County
The average price at the pump in the county sits at $4.80 per gallon as of Monday.
1 week ago
Third tiny home village planned for Bellingham
The newest location is expected to be complete by early 2027.
