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Portion of North Cascades Highway reopens as the “Easy Fire” continues to burn
EASY PASS, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new wildfire forced part of the North Cascades Highway (Highway 20) to close on Thursday, July 18 but has recently reopened. The portion of Highway 20 between mile post 148 at Granite Creek and mile post 158 Rainy Pass Trailhead reopened at 4 p.m. It was previously closed because of a wildfire, named the Easy Fire, burning about half a mile from the roadway.
Coast Guard uses old whale-hunting tactic to save WA orcas
With conservationist's guidance, the U.S. Coast Guard's Bellingham station is now testing out a technique once employed by hunters to corral whales and dolphins as a means of protecting these beloved apex predators.
BRIEF: University Police officer’s employment terminated following alleged assault
University Police terminated the employment of officer Robert Anderson on Thursday, July 11, over allegations that he assaulted a suspect unaffiliated with Western Washington University trying to break into one of the arresting officer’s personal vehicles on Jan. 20. According to a statement by Katy Potts, University Police Chief,...
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Inslee appoints Whatcom County Superior Court judge
Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Jennifer E. Slattery to the Whatcom County Superior Court bench, the governor’s office announced on July 12. Slattery will fill a fifth position the Washington state legislature created earlier this year. The position was created to help with a backlog of cases. During her...
In search of the summer’s best rosé selection
A display is filled with shelves of rosé July 16 at the Skagit Valley Food Co-Op. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) When I owned a wine bar, I would often be privy to the industry grapevine via my sales reps and was. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like...
Lynden home sales down 17% in 2Q, county sales increase overall
WHATCOM — The number of Bellingham homes sold in the second quarter ending June 30 soared 18.1 higher compared to a year ago, but activity wasn’t so vibrant elsewhere in Whatcom County, according to a local real estate report. The Sudden Valley community just southeast of Bellingham also...
Editorial: Return Wagoner and Low to 39th Disrict seats
Of the three seats in the 39th Legislative District, two of them — the House’s Position 1 and the Senate seat — drew multiple candidates, challenging two incumbent Republicans and putting those choices before voters for the Aug. 6 primary election. The 39th Legislative District includes much...
Tie Dye in the Park program draws big numbers
This year’s Tie Dye in the Park event, part of the Mount Vernon Summer Reading Program, drew 300-400 people, a skyrocketing turnout compared to several years ago. In 2022, the event only drew about 30 people, but this year it drew a large crowd of kids and families. Participants gathered under the gazebo at Hillcrest Park on July 11 to dye T-shirts and pillow cases in various styles and patterns. ...
Sen. Cantwell helps dedicate new Island Health helipad
Island Health welcomed a new rooftop helipad for expediting care for patients in need on July 17. “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey toward enhancing medical care for Anacortes in our surrounding community,” Island Health CEO Elise Cutter said at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
North completes walk-off win against South in WCL All-Star Game
Kelowna Falcons' Gavyn Jones is mobbed by teammates Wednesday, July 17 after hitting a walk-off single to give the North Division a 3-2 win over the South Division in the West Coast League All-Star Game at Joe Martin Stadium. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News) Facing a full count with two outs...
WCL All-Star Game: Bellingham shows off new format for fans
Players carry a teammate while Major League Baseball announcers talk live at the 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 17 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News) The 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game returned to Bellingham Wednesday, July 17 after nearly a de. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily...
Sports calendar: July 19–28, 2024
Bellingham Bells Bryce Johnson reacts as the ball bounces off his arm Wednesday, July 10 during a 6-5 win over the NW Stars Nighthawks at Joe Martin Stadium. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News) FULL CALENDAR Friday, July 19 West Coast League Port Angeles Lefties at Bellingham Bells, 6. Unlock exclusive Cascadia...
WTA considers additional green plans in face of electric bus challenges
An electric bus is parked next to a charging station at Whatcom Transportation Authority headquarters on Bakerview Spur in Bellingham in 2022. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) Whatcom Transportation Authority is looking beyond buses to meet its decarbonization goals. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like 50% off an annual...
Anacortes housing project leaves future of historic building uncertain
ANACORTES — As the Olson Building project enters its next steps, the community will have a chance to weigh-in on the future of the historical Marine Supply & Hardware Building. The project has been in the works since 2020, after Anacortes voters approved a one-tenth of 1% sales tax increase to fund the construction of affordable housing. The Olson Building restoration project is one of three projects chosen by the...
Crabbing season returns to Whatcom County waters
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Summer crabbing season is upon us as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announces rules and regulations for this summer. The season officially opens on July 18 for Bellingham and the San Juan Islands, lasting through Sept. 30 and crabbing is only allowed Thursdays through Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be closed for all recreational crabbing.
Two workers fell into water off I-5, Everett
EVERETT & MARYSVILLE, JULY 17: Last night two Washington State Department of Transportation workers fell into the Steamboat Slough after their work equipment fell over northbound I-5 between Everett and Marysville. At about 6:51 p.m. Everett Fire and Marysville Fire District responded to the incident, with one worker falling 60...
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