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UPDATE: Southbound I-5 crash scene cleared near East Sunset Drive; traffic resumes
A collision on southbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham blocked one lane of traffic Friday night, according to a Washington State Department of Transportation social media post published just after 4 ...
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Bellingham brewery and beer garden announces sudden closure; another takes over location
A popular Bellingham brewery has announced it is permanently closed, according to a Dec. 31 social media post. Twin Sister Brewing Company, a brewery, beer garden and restaurant in Bellingham’s ...
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‘We are devastated’: Downtown Bellingham restaurant closed permanently; new shop moves in
A downtown Bellingham restaurant has announced its permanent closure in a social media post after the restaurant was listed for sale earlier this year. Pepper Sisters, a Southwestern restaurant ...
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Washington saw a record number of eviction filings in 2024; How did Whatcom County fare?
Washington is set to have the highest eviction filing count in the state’s recorded history in 2024. That’s according to a report released by the Eviction Research Network, an academic ...
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DUI suspect made a reckless trip along Mount Baker Highway on New Year’s Eve, WSP reports
An intoxicated driver attempting to pass another vehicle in a single-lane roundabout later caused a car fire on Smith Road northeast of Bellingham on New Year’s Eve, according to Washington ...
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These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know
The new year will bring plenty of new laws to Washington state. Several new state laws passed in 2024, ranging from a ban on cosmetics tested on animals to a new law around negligent driving.
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Bellingham’s January events: Wedding show, trivia, ski lessons, live music and more on tap
January has arrived, and here is your monthly roundup of key Bellingham events, festivals, trivia nights and live music this month. For a complete list of local events, visit bellinghamherald.com ...
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Coyote nearly drags 5-year-old into forest until mom steps in, Washington officials say
Wildlife officials tried to find a coyote (not the one pictured) that attacked a 5-year-old boy in Renton, Washington, but couldn’t. Photo by Mana5280 via Unsplash A 5-year-old boy was nearly ...
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1-year-old girl dies weeks after deadly crash through preschool fence, Texas cops say
A 1-year-old died weeks after she was injured in a crash at a preschool that killed a teacher, Texas deputies and family members said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A 1-year-old girl has died weeks ...
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Brawl between young bear and dog ends with pet owner bitten, Florida officials say
The attack happened in Orange City, Florida, which has a high density of black bears, according to the state. This bear was not involved in the Dec. 20 incident. FWC photo A fight between a dog ...
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Newborn giraffe — a ‘miracle’ — captures hearts at Michigan zoo. See 6-foot-tall baby
A newborn giraffe was an ‘early Christmas miracle,’ according to the Michigan zoo where she was born. Screengrab from Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park on Facebook A newborn giraffe at a zoo in ...
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NCAA mulling extra year: Pros and cons
The NCAA is exploring the idea of granting athletes five years of eligibility across all sports, according to Jon Rothstein. While this proposal offers potential benefits, it also raises concerns ...