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8 Haunted Washington Places That Feel Straight Out Of A Stephen King Novel

Want to visit the most haunted places in Washington that will make your skin crawl?. These 8 haunted places offer bone-chilling history and unforgettable scary thrills!. 1. The Oxford Saloon (Snohomish) There are buildings that seem to hold onto their past, and the Oxford Saloon in Snohomish holds on tighter...

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Port of Bellingham considering building, rights purchase of seafood business

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A major commercial property purchase will soon by considered by the Port of Bellingham. The proposed purchase agreement would include Bornstein Seafoods’ three buildings on Hilton Avenue in Bellingham. Bornstein listed the buildings for sale in 2024. The Port of Bellingham already owns the...

Bellingham, WA · 4d
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Skagit County adopts rules to restrict data centers in rural areas

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Skagit County has rolled out a set of guardrails limiting the potential impact of data centers in rural areas. Skagit County commissioners voted on Oct. 19 to adopt significant restrictions on the development of data centers. All data centers are now banned in unincorporated...

Skagit County, WA · 1d
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Here are the retail stores that opened or closed last month in Whatcom County

Looking for a new business, shop or studio to check out? In October, three new businesses opened in Whatcom County as only one closed. New Whatcom County shops Cosmic Games Cosmic Games opened Friday, Oct. 2, inside the Bellis Fair mall. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and is located at Bellis Fair’s previous DSW Shoes space at 8 Bellis Fair Parkway, next door to Buffalo Wild Wings. Cosmic Games was previously located at 3930 Meridian St. These are the Whatcom County restaurants that opened or closed in October Rather Bee Vintage Rather Bee Vintage , a collectibles and vintage treasures store, officially opened Oct. 6. The venture was launched by sisters Samantha and Marianne Brands. “We’ve always shared a love for antiques, vintage treasures, and the joy of finding something truly special. There’s nothing quite like discovering a hidden gem, imagining its story, and giving it a new place to be loved. After years of collecting and selling online, we decided to turn our dream of opening a vintage shop into reality,” Marianne Brands told The Bellingham Herald in an Oct. 21 email. “Our hope

Whatcom County, WA · 3d

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WA traffic: Closures to cause delays in King, Snohomish counties

SEATTLE - Road closures are going into effect throughout the state this weekend as crews work to repair various infrastructure, which will almost certainly cause traffic impacts. Keep reading to see where these closures will take place and when they are expected to end. North Creek Bridge closure in Mill...

Snohomish County, WA · 2d

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Burnett concedes District 12 race

District 12 Rep. Brian Burnett conceded his re-election bid on Thursday to Democratic challenger Stacy Willoughby. Burnett trails Willoughby by less than 750 votes. The district comprises all of Chelan County and parts of Snohomish and King counties. Chelan and Snohomish counties have nearly completed counting ballots, but King County, where Willoughby leads with 58% of the votes, still has 15,000 votes left to county, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Chelan County, WA · 2d

Bellingham Herald

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These are the Whatcom County restaurants that opened or closed in October

Looking for a new restaurant to try out? Whatcom County gained three new eateries in October, and one closed permanently. Openings Café Hazeltree Emmaquatics Aquarium & Lounge partnered with Café Hazeltree to open a new “Late Nite Aquarium Café” on Oct. 3. Café Hazeltree and Emmaquatics are located in the same space but will have different operating hours, according to a Sept. 15 Facebook post . Café Hazeltree will be open from 2 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Sunday, and Emmaquatics will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 12:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday. “While the coffee bar will be closed on M/T, when Emma’s there the space is still open to guests as a lounge. Similarly, the aquariums will still be free and open for viewing even outside of Emmaquatics operating hours,” the Facebook post states. Café Hazeltree and Emmaquatics are at 1135 Railroad Ave. in downtown Bellingham, the previous location of Woods Coffee. Chewzy Cookies Chewzy Cookies , a Blaine-based cookie bakery, opened a location in Bellingham on Oct. 3. The bakery specializes in over 12 varieties of cookies, dirty sodas, coffee and Lotus beverages. “Our cookies are mixed in-house using 100% butter

Whatcom County, WA · 4d

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San Juan County issues state of emergency over ferry maintenance

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has imposed strict vehicle limits at the Orcas Island ferry terminal after engineers found two cracked steel beams beneath the transfer span.

San Juan County, WA · 2d

Bellingham Herald

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I-5 night work is coming to Bellingham over 22 nights in 2027. What to know

Night work is coming to Interstate 5 in Bellingham in 2027. Here’s what to know The Washington State Department of Transportation will replace concrete panels on Interstate 5 through Bellingham over 22 non-consecutive nights next year. The Bellingham City Council unanimously approved a waiver of overnight noise limits on Nov. 2 to allow the work to proceed. FULL STORY: Coming soon to Bellingham: WSDOT night work, lane closures to replace I-5 pavement Here are key takeaways: When and where: Work is scheduled between March and December 2027 at 10 locations along a two-mile stretch of I-5 between Lakeway and Sunset drives, including both sides of the freeway at Lakeway Drive, Meador Avenue, Alabama Street and East Sunset Drive. Why nights? WSDOT air quality and acoustics specialist Ben Bloom said nighttime closures are needed because daytime work could delay commuters, disrupt bus routes and business access and endanger workers. About 76,000 vehicles use I-5 daily in both directions at Lakeway Drive. Expected disruptions: Mike Wilson, assistant director of Bellingham’s Public Works Department, said freeway closures could spill onto city streets and shape traffic-control plans as the project nears. Noise impact: Crews will use concrete grinders, saws, jackhammers, generators, air compressors and

Bellingham, WA · 3d

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Demolition begins on former Bellingham Public Schools District Office

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Demolition has begun on a nearly 120-year-old building in Bellingham. Crews began demolition on the former Bellingham Public Schools District Office, located 1306 Dupont St., earlier this week. The building served as a schoolhouse from its construction in 1908, until it was converted to the...

Bellingham, WA · 2d

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No money to replace County’s failing marine facilities

When the float at Waldron Island’s county dock began to sink this summer, the county had to set. up a temporary boat service for a week so residents could get on and off the island. The float was. the only public link to the mainland for Waldron residents. The...

San Juan County, WA · 2d

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Blaine approves tax increase, 2027 budget

BLAINE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Blaine City Council has approved a 1% property tax levy increase for 2027. The levy passed Monday, Nov. 9 in a five-to-one vote. According to city meeting documents, the increase is expected to generate an additional $16,300 in revenue. The council also unanimously approved...

Blaine, WA · 2d

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Snohomish County Council Passes $3.37B Budget, Fees Climb for Homeowners

The Snohomish County Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a $3.37 billion budget for 2027-28, capping a six-hour meeting with a spending plan that raises surface-water fees on homeowners, phases in a steep jail booking-fee increase for cities, and leans on only modest property-tax growth rather than tapping banked taxing capacity the county had available. Council members Megan Dunn, Jared Mead and Strom Peterson voted yes; Sam Low and Nate Nehring voted no.

Snohomish County, WA · 1d

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Letters to the Editor: A group of children can apparently show more reverence than Hegseth

To the editor: Many years ago, I was fortunate to accompany my daughter as a chaperone on her middle school's spring break trip to many places on the East Coast that were instrumental in forming our nation. Arlington National Cemetery emerged as my favorite stop. The place is just so solemn.

Arlington, WA · 7h

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Emergency bridge repairs to shut down busy Mill Creek road this weekend

The city is shutting down one of the busiest roads in Snohomish County, 164th St. SE, for emergency bridge repairs.

Mill Creek, WA · 3d

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Construction of behavioral care center expected to begin in March 2028

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Whatcom County’s plan for their new behavioral care center is coming into focus. The Whatcom County Council received an update on the facility at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as the project enters the design phase. The facility will contain two 16-bed...

Whatcom County, WA · 3d

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Whatcom Roundup: New downtown boutique; gift shop closes; Barkley Vietnamese

Here’s our weekly roundup of the latest retail and restaurant activity around Whatcom County: New downtown shop open Lost Gentlemen’s Club , a boutique with masculine goods, cigars, barware and more, has officially opened in downtown Bellingham. The new shop — launched by Jen Mason, owner of Wink Wink Boutique — opened Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to an Instagram post. “Come check out our quality supply of barware, leather journals, books, grooming goods, games, and more. We look forward to making your acquaintance,” the Nov. 11 Instagram post states.

Whatcom County, WA · 2d

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$90.1 million ‘cross-generational’ housing community breaks ground in Lynnwood

Several dozen people, some wearing bow ties, gathered under a canopy tent late Tuesday morning at 5710 200th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 10 for The Bow Tie, a 124-unit affordable housing development for seniors and families. The plan is to start construction this winter and finish in 2028.

Lynnwood, WA · 3d

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Bellingham opens surveys for renters, landlords and property owners

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham residents are being encouraged to tell city leadership how they feel about the local rental market. The city council launched two online surveys last week: each specific to either residents living in a rental or landlords and property owners. My Bellingham Now previously reported...

Bellingham, WA · 3d