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Missing woman last seen in Bellingham, BPD ask for the public’s help
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman. Neighbors of the woman have reported 50-year-old Lavonne Lutz as missing on June 14 after they hadn’t heard from her for a week. Lutz was last seen in downtown Bellingham with...
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 19, 2024
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 19, 2024. 9:30 am: Immigrant Food to open next week, bringing ‘gastroadvocacy’ dining to Ballston | 🗣️...
Horrific Head-On Collision on SR9 Kills 87-Year-Old Burlington Woman [Everson, WA]
Injury Reported in Fatal 2-Vehicle Collision on Lawrence Road Everson, WA (July 19, 2024) On Wednesday morning, an 87-year-old woman was killed and a man in his 80s was hurt in a horrific head-on collision on SR9. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the fatal 2-vehicle collision happened around 9:45 a.m. on Lawrence Road […]
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...
Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter faces lawsuit for exceeding emissions limits
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A former aluminum smelter near Ferndale is facing a lawsuit for violating air quality standards. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the suit on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against Alcoa’s Intalco Aluminum plant on July 18 in the U.S. District Court in Seattle. The DOJ claims Intalco exceeded the emissions limits set by the Clean Air Act every day between Sept. 2019 and Aug. 2020.
U.S. Forest Service update reveals “Easy Fire” decreased in size by approximately 200 acres
EASY PASS, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The wildfire that temporarily shut down part of the North Cascades Highway on July 18 does not cover as much of the area as previously thought. The U.S. Forest Service issued an update on the Easy Fire on July 19 that showed it decreased...
Downtown Sounds celebrates 20 years of music, beer and community in Bellingham’s Arts District
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Mixing the vibrant culture of downtown Bellingham with the constantly evolving live music community, Downtown Sounds has become a mainstay summertime event over the last 20 years. Downtown Sounds has returned to the Arts District with a lineup of musical acts that span genres of...
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.
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 ...
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,...
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...
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