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Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
2 weeks ago
Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards
Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.
2 weeks ago
Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land
The Community Boating Center says it's looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.
2 weeks ago
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion
The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.
2 weeks ago
Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement
It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Ferry service returns to Lummi Island after unspecified issue
An unspecified issue canceled some Wednesday sailings. Thursday morning saw inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.
3 weeks ago
Washington co-leads multi-state lawsuit over USPS mail ballot rule
State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.
3 weeks ago
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the smug concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.
3 weeks ago
Major changes coming to Washington’s Apple Health coverage
New federal requirements could cause hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians to lose access, starting with certain noncitizens this fall.
3 weeks ago
Michael Shepard advances after narrowly earning second place in state Senate recount
The Democrat will now face Republican Erika Creydt in the November general election for the 42nd District seat.
3 weeks ago
Oil drums, tires dumped into Skagit County creek
The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.
3 weeks ago
Former site of HomeSkillet, Homeschool BBQ up for sale
The latter iteration of the eclectic dining spot shut down in April.
3 weeks ago
New speed limits installed in parts of Bellingham
City council members voted to lower limits in June.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: T-Mobile issues revision, will not close Bellingham location on Bakerview and I-5
The company announced dozens of layoffs in Washington on Wednesday, including at two locations in Bellingham.
3 weeks ago
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe.
3 weeks ago
Tributes to Dolly Parton focus on her love of reading
Whatcom Humane Society offers free books while OSPI pushes to restore Imagination Library funding.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham council rejects challenge to proposed Edgemoor development
Council members say Protect Mud Bay Cliffs didn't show enough evidence that would overturn the Bellingham Hearing Examiner's June decision.
3 weeks ago
New Bellingham park gets official name
Public comments and suggestions for the park were accepted earlier this year.
3 weeks ago
Blaine School District joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media platforms
Blaine joins Bellingham Public Schools among hundreds of other school districts around the country.
3 weeks ago
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.
