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One Injured, Several Detained After Shooting Involving Two Motorcycle Gangs in Birch Bay
One person was injured and several people were detained after a shooting involving two motorcycle gangs on Birch Bay Drive Sunday evening.
Luna’s Bistro to Close Sept. 11 After 15 Years in Bellingham
Luna’s Bistro will close Sept. 11 after 15 years in Bellingham. The Barkley Village restaurant says its owners are retiring.
Red Star Taco Bar to Close Downtown Bellingham Location Sept. 25
Red Star Taco Bar will close its downtown Bellingham location Sept. 25 after nearly two years, while Sweet Bay Cafe will remain open.
New Filing Reveals More Details for 1365 Mahogany Avenue Near Costco
New records for 1365 Mahogany Avenue near Costco reveal plans for a binding site plan, protected wetland areas and future development access.
Tulalip Vice Chair Welcomes Possibility of SuperSonics Coming to Tulalip as NBA Expansion Effort Develops
Tulalip Tribes Vice Chair Deborah Parker publicly welcomed the possibility of bringing the Seattle SuperSonics to Tulalip as multiple ownership groups pursue a potential NBA expansion…
Burlington Police Say Two Reported Gun Incidents Wednesday Evening Were Unrelated, No Ongoing Threat
A large police response unfolded in Burlington Wednesday evening after two separate reports involving alleged firearms near McDonald’s and Haggen. Burlington police later said the incidents…
Award-Winning Author Kenneth Burr to Bring New Memoir to Village Books in Bellingham
Award-winning author Kenneth Burr will bring his memoir, Taillights on the Road to Healing, to Village Books in Bellingham on Sept. 20.
WECU Launches New Western Washington University Debit Card Supporting WWU Students and Programs
WECU has launched a Western Washington University-branded debit card that will help support WWU students and programs through eligible purchases.
BREAKING: Duane “Keffe D” Davis Found Guilty in 1996 Murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, nearly 30 years after the Las Vegas shooting.
Lynden High School Adds New Fencing, Automatic Gate as Part of Campus Access Changes
New fencing near Lynden High School’s Vinup Road entrance and an automatic gate east of the gymnasium are part of updated access-control measures at the campus.
MAJOR TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers Urged to Avoid Northbound I-5 Through Bellingham
A maintenance closure between Samish Way and Iowa Street is causing significant northbound I-5 congestion, with traffic backed up beyond Fairhaven.
T-Mobile Says Bellingham Bakerview Store Will Remain Open After Filing Error
T-Mobile says its Bellingham Bakerview store will remain open after it was mistakenly identified for closure in a Washington WARN notice.
