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TRAFFIC: Incident on I-5 at Sunset Dr blocking all lanes
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (252+ words) 25 minutes ago in Local, Traffic BELLINGHAM, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " An active incident on I-5 is blocking all lanes in both directrions near the Sunset Dr. exit. A traffic back up is impacting the freeway in both directions, notably northbound…...
Suspect in custody after fatal shooting in Ferndale
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (426+ words) 2 hours ago in Crime, Local FERNDALE, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " A person was killed and a suspect is in custody following a shooting in Ferndale on the early morning of Friday, May 8. City of Ferndale spokesperson Megan Juenemann says…...
Blake Lively's lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after "It Ends With Us' settlement
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (202+ words) 59 minutes ago in Entertainment 32 minutes ago in Sports Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do. 1 hour ago in Sports Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists,…...
ER parking to be limited at Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center over next two years
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (402+ words) 11 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local BELLINGHAM, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " Finding a parking spot near the emergency room in Bellingham is going to pose some challenges for the foreseeable future. Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center said…...
BRIEF: Unemployment aid now open for Whatcom, Skagit workers impacted by December flooding
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (313+ words) 7 hours ago in Local OLYMPIA, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " More federal aid has opened up for anyone who lost their job due to last December's flooding. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to eligible workers who don't qualify…...
Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (381+ words) 14 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Weather BELLINGHAM, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " Over a dozen counties and a tribe are prepping their communities as wildfire season gets underway. Thirteen counties including Whatcom,…...
Law enforcement searching for missing Skagit County woman in Arlington
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (349+ words) ARLINGTON, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " Law enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Skagit County woman. The Skagit County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Ruth Swanson was last seen Tuesday night at a family member's residence…...
Teen suspect sentenced in Bellingham fatal drive-by shooting
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) 19 minutes ago in Crime, Local BELLINGHAM, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " One of two suspects connected to a fatal gang-related shooting in Bellingham has been sentenced. Court documents state that 19-year-old Royelio Marquez pleaded guilty to rendering criminal assistance in…...
Lifestyle Lookout: Mother's Day, Hovander Plant Sale, live music and more
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (678+ words) 2 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Farm, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local BELLINGHAM, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " April showers have brought May flowers to Whatcom County. It's great timing because this Sunday, May 10 is Mother's Day. We have a full…...
Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state | 1170 KPUG-AM
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (451+ words) 3 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local, Outdoors, Tribal News, Weather WOODINVILLE, WA (My Bellingham Now. com) " Officials around Washington state are coming together to make a game plan for this year's drought. The Washington Department of Ecology held a press…...