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Statewide burn ban takes effect
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A statewide burn ban is now in effect following a record-breaking heat wave. The state Department of Natural Resources announced the burn ban on all forest lands under the state’s protection Wednesday. The order prohibits outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes and prescribed burns through September 30.
Want to keep your child safe during an intense heat wave? These are signs of heat illness
Heat is by far the deadliest weather-related cause of death in the United States, and as a historic heat wave settles into the western U.S. this week, heat-conscious decisions are more important than ever. Temperatures throughout the Puget Sound, including in Olympia, reached the high 90s earlier this week and...
Meet Keith Howard: Performer, sailor and Anacortes bus driver
A man in a black shirt with a Crest white smile and a warm voice sings the famous James Taylor hit song, “Fire and Rain” on a sleepy Anacortes Friday afternoon. His name is Keith Howard. He’s an Anacortes School District bus driver by day, a performing artist by evening and a sailor by night.
Bellingham residents report bear, cougar, bobcat sightings – and this is normal
A black bear crosses the back lawn of a Cordata neighborhood condominium. (Photo courtesy of Jordan Majocha) Within the last two weeks, Bellingham residents have reported seeing black bears, cougars and bobcat. Become a member and receive a coupon to get 50% off an annual subscription to Cascadia Daily News!
Notebook: Bells begin second half of season in middle of pack
Bellingham first baseman Jacob Mejia flips the ball to first base Tuesday, June 18 in an 8-2 win over Kamloops. The Bells hold a three-game winning streak. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News) The Bellingham Bells kicked off the second half of the West Coast League season with a 3-3 record af.
Birchwood food desert fight makes progress, but it’s not over
Tina McKim, left, and Grace Dunbar protest in October 2018 at the intersection of Birchwood and Northwest avenues. McKim has helped lead the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters after an Albertsons shuttered in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Tina McKim) When the Albertsons in the Birchwood neighborhood closed in 2016, everyone assumed...
National Night Out returning to Stanwood, Camano
National Night Out is coming back to Camano Island and Stanwood on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The annual event began in 1984 in Philadelphia as a way to connect law enforcement, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers throughout the country.
Bells general manager paves path for more women in sports leadership
Bellingham Bells General Manager Stephanie Morrell sits in the grandstand bleachers July 3 at Joe Martin Stadium. This season is Morrell's ninth at the collegiate wood-bat club's helm. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) Women in leadership roles within the sports industry are rare. Major League Baseball has only seen o. Become...
Last-minute resolution to shut down 22 North forces hard look at facility’s ‘failures’
A new Whatcom County Council resolution is calling for the defunding and closure of the 22 North housing facility in downtown Bellingham. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) A new Whatcom County Council resolution calling for the defunding and closure of 22 North is forcing. Become a member and receive a coupon...
WWU police officer fired after investigation into use of force incident in January
A Western Washington University Police patrol car outside Wade King Student Recreation Center in March. A UPD officer was fired July 11 following an investigation into a use of force incident. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) A Western Washington University police officer has been terminated from his position following an in.
Man in appears in court, accused of driving RV over another man, killing him at Vancouver park
A judge set bail at $750,000 for a man accused of running over and killing another man with his motor home Tuesday after a fight in the parking lot of LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park. Andrew R. Roberts, 55, of Bellingham made his first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court....
Letter: Shimada’s actions show a lack of professionalism
Thanks to Jessie Stensland for her excellent reporting on the issuesleading up to Marie Shimada’s recent resignation as manager of the Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve. The Reserve is guided and managed by a volunteer Trust Boardon behalf of the four partners that have an interest in the...
Stanwood motorcyclist injured in collision on Highway 532
A 25-year-old Stanwood motorcyclist was injured Friday night in a collision on Highway 532. According to a news release from the State Patrol, the man was traveling westbound on the highway when a Honda Civic turned in front of him near East Sunday Lake Road.
WSP Seeks Public's Help After Motorist's Vehicle Hit by Gunfire on Columbia I-5 Ramp
Authorities are seeking information after an early morning shooting incident near an Interstate 5 onramp in Columbia, which left one motorist's vehicle riddled with bullets. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the incident took place around 12:10 am on Monday, when a 9-1-1 call was placed by a driver who claimed to have been shot at while preparing to enter northbound I-5 from Columbia.
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