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Cyber outage impacts travel, banks, healthcare facilities and more around the country
REDMOND, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A worldwide cyber outage has been causing migraines for just about everyone who uses Microsoft products. Flights were grounded, bank accounts became inaccessible and healthcare facilities were forced to close after a software update was launched with a critical defect. The update from cybersecurity firm...
Navy Flight Schedule at NAS Whidbey Island Complex Aircraft carrier-based flight training operations are scheduled to occur at OLF and Ault field complex for Week of July 22-28, 2024
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – There are aircraft carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island complex the week of July 22-28, 2024. People living in local communities should remain aware that the aforementioned operations are not the only operations out...
Thousands of community leaders across the country back Whatcom County’s urge to declare national fentanyl emergency
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A major organization has backed Whatcom County’s effort to address the fentanyl crisis on a national level. The National Association of Counties (NACo) on Monday, July 15, unanimously approved a resolution that was passed by the county council earlier this year asking to declare a federal emergency over the crisis.
Man impersonates WDFW employee, steals boat motors totaling nearly $60,000
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man accused of posing as a public employee to steal boat motors in several cities, including Bellingham, has been arrested. The state Attorney General’s Office says 38-year-old Victor Matt was charged with several counts of theft and forgery in Snohomish County Superior Court.
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.
Lyman car show draws crowds
Checking out classic cars People admire the cars and motorcycles at the 23rd annual Lyman Car & Motorcycle and Vendor Show on July 13 on Main Street. Dozens of people came out to support this year’s show. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lyman Cemetery and City Park. ___ (c)2024 the Skagit Valley Herald (Mount Vernon, Wash.) Visit the Skagit Valley Herald (Mount Vernon, Wash.) at ...
Community comes out to annual Concrete Youth Activity Day
CONCRETE — Hundreds of people from the Concrete community and surrounding areas came out Thursday to the 17th annual Concrete Youth Activity Day. The event has been put on by the Concrete Resource Coalition, a local grassroots organization, the past eight years and included nearly 40 community resources. Stephanie Morgareidge with the Concrete Resource Coalition said the resources included everything from environmental organizations such as the Skagit Conservation District to...
Alligator spotted wandering around Snohomish County
In the wilderness that is Western Washington, one can see all manner of beasts, from Sasquatch to Olympic marmot to grizzly bear to … gator?. A 10-foot alligator was spotted in Granite Falls on Friday, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. It’s unclear how the alligator ended up where it was spotted south of Ray Gray Road near the Pilchuck River, and no additional information was available Friday night.
87-year-old woman dies in car accident near Nugents Corner
WHATCOM— An 87-year-old Burlington woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident north of Nugents Corner near Lawrence. Judith Cook, 87, was pronounced dead at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham following an accident on SR9 at approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17.
Bellingham Big Lots to close, renewing hope for a grocery store
The Big Lots store in Bellingham's Birchwood neighborhood is among the locations closing this year, which could free up space for a new supermarket in an area that is considered a food desert. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News) The Big Lots store in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood is among the locations closing,...
Final piece of Olmsted Park funding falls into place
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Olmsted Park is moving closer to becoming a reality following a notice of award for the project’s final grant. Public Works Director Bill Bullock said the city received its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) grant from the National Park Service followed by a notice of award from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) in the amount of $624,720. The city had already secured $400,000 from the...
Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes
LANGLEY — Nutty. Chewy. Hot. Cold. Creamy. Sweet Mona’s Chocolates has treats for all tastes. About 300 varieties of handcrafted sweets fill the bright yellow shop at 221 Second St. in Langley. “I never dreamed about being a chocolatier,” founder Mona Newbauer said. Now, decades later, she...
Archie Raymond Ford
On February 21, 2024, the world lost a great man. Archie “Arch” Raymond Ford passed away suddenly while in Holetown, Barbados. He was a man whose words resonated long after they were spoken. He was renowned for his unparalleled intellect, boundless determination, steadfast kindness, dry wit, and deeply generous heart.
Washington State Parks tightens overnight camping limits, raises fees
In a meeting Thursday in Bellingham, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved new overnight camping rules. The limit on consecutive stays is now 10 nights and the annual cap is 90 nights total. The new Washington State Parks guidelines, effective Aug. 19, come amid a nationwide campsite crunch...
Six moms enjoy their day off by winning 60-mile relay race
Six Anacortes mothers didn’t let strollers or hot weather stop them from finishing first in the woman’s open division at Ragnar Northwest Passage sprint race and seventh overall. On July 13, team M.O.T.OR. (Moms On Their Own Running) completed the 60.9 mile course in 9 hours, 1 minute...
Charles Brannan Sr.: September 3, 1944 – July 12, 2024
Charles Edward Brannan Sr. (“Chuck”), 79, of Oak Harbor, Washington, entered into glory on Friday, July 12, 2024 after an extended illness. Chuck was born on September 3, 1944 in Hernando County Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. He lived on West Fort Dade Avenue until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1963. After Chuck was graduated from Hernando High School in 1962 he attended St. Petersburg Junior College for one year. After that year he decided he was wasting his time and his mother’s money, so instead of returning to school he joined the U.S. Navy.
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