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3 hrs ago | Bellingham Herald

Partly sunny skies, cool temps expected for Ski to Sea

Ski to Sea organizers spent the hours after the Skagit River bridge collapse on Interstate 5 telling the estimated 1,100 racers coming from the King County area to leave extra driving time as they made their way north for the race.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA

5 hrs ago | Bellingham Herald

Slow going for southbound Bellingham travelers after bridge collapse

The Skagit River bridge collapse has shut down a section of Interstate 5 just south of Highway 20 between Burlington and Mount Vernon.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA, Mount Vernon, WA, Burlington, WA, Sumas, WA

9 hrs ago | Bellingham Herald

Bridge collapse could mean increased Canadian tourism in Whatcom County

While the Skagit River bridge collapse on Interstate 5 will mean plenty of headaches and adjustments in the coming months, Whatcom County may see one silver lining more tourists from Canada.

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Related Topix: Point Roberts, WA, Bellingham, WA

13 hrs ago | Bellingham Herald

What's closed in Whatcom County for Memorial Day

Government offices and schools will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

19 hrs ago | Bellingham Herald

Bellingham man admits to kidnapping driver, trying to kidnap another

A Bellingham man faces 20 years in prison for a 34-hour crime spree that entailed an armed burglary, two kidnapping attempts, a carjacking and taking a hostage.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA, Everson, WA

Yesterday | Vancouver Sun

No one killed in Washington State bridge collapse; 3 people rescued from Skagit River

The Interstate 5 Bridge over the Skagit River in Northwestern Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the river.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Jay Inslee, Mount Vernon, WA

Thu May 23, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County Jail report for May 22

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

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Related Topix: Nooksack, WA

Wed May 22, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Gateway Pacific Terminal coal port train traffic could impact Boulevard Park

It is a warm afternoon in spring and Boulevard Park is full. Kids splash at the beach, couples stroll across the bridges and a group of runners zips along the waterfront.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Herald

Bellingham woman gets nine years for role in local drug ring

A Bellingham woman who was involved in a drug ring that distributed methamphetamine and heroin throughout Whatcom County was sentenced to nine years in prison Tuesday, May 21, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Bellingham, WA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Tue May 21, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County Jail log for May 17-19

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom groups part of Northwest Folklife Festival

The 42nd Northwest Folklife Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Monday, May 24-27, at Seattle Center.

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WNDH-FM Napoleon

SHOCK: Rapist takes young girl to Planned Parenthood for an abortion to hide his crime

A shocking story is coming out of Everson, Washington, where a pre-teen was raped, impregnated and coerced into aborting her child.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Everson, WA

Sun May 19, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Online boom benefiting Blaine, Sumas economies

When Blaine learned last fall about the closure of the Semiahmoo hotel, city officials were concerned about what impact that would have on the city's budget.

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Related Topix: Blaine, WA, Sumas, WA, Science / Technology, Internet

Thu May 16, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County Jail report for May 14

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

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Bellingham Herald

Lynden farmer seeks Whatcom Council seat

A Lynden farmer with a conservative pedigree announced late Tuesday, May 14, that he will challenge Ken Mann for his seat on the Whatcom County Council.

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Related Topix: Lynden, WA

Wed May 15, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Lynden craftsman wins TV praise from Martha Stewart

Whatcom County furniture maker Greg Klassen recently returned from showing his work at the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington, D.C., held in late April.

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Related Topix: Lynden, WA

Bellingham Herald

Join thousands of Whatcom County adults and kids for annual biking event Friday, May 17

Hop on your bicycle and join thousands of other Whatcom County residents participating in the 16th annual Bike to Work and School Day the morning of Friday, May 17 - especially if you're a newbie rider.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA

Mon May 13, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Beach litter mars U.S. - and world's - coastlines

Hoapa Mucaria's dog, Couper, sniffs out some trash during a walk Monday morning, May 13, 2013, along Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA, Boeing 747, Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Aircraft, Aircraft, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy

Bellingham Herald

WWU math teacher arrested after shooting on Nevada Street

Several people called police to report gunfire at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the 2600 block of Nevada Street.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Herald

WWU math teacher arrested after shooting on Nevada Street

Several people called police to report gunfire at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the 2600 block of Nevada Street.

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Related Topix: Bellingham, WA