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Mount Vernon's Riverside Café Closing Nov. 22; Dutch Bros Plans to Replace It

Riverside Café will shut the doors of its Mount Vernon location on Nov. 22, the diner announced, after learning its landlord had decided to sell the building. The closure comes as Dutch Bros prepares to open Skagit County's first location, with city approval already secured for a small drive-thru building planned to replace the café.

Skagit County, WA · 2d

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Alleged killer of Montana deputy from Bellingham dies in custody

MISSOULA, MT (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Montana man accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy with ties to Bellingham has died in custody. The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office says 50-year-old Matthew Dye appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency in his cell on Wednesday night, Nov. 4. He was...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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Department of Licensing reopens Mount Vernon office

MOUNT VERNON, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Drivers licensing services are back in Skagit County’s largest city. The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) announced that their Mount Vernon office reopened on Nov. 3 for walk-ins only. The DOL says they will make appointments available after a few weeks. The...

Mt Vernon, WA · 1d

KOMO News

Former Bellingham wrestling, football coach charged with rape of student

MUKILTEO, Wash. — A 41-year-old man who worked for more than 24 years in school athletics, safety, and security in two different school districts was charged with rape of a child and child molestation after a former student alleged he sexually assaulted him in 2013, when the student was 14, court documents say.

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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Up In Bellingham, The Old Town Cafe Has Fed Locals Scratch Breakfasts Since The 1970s

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep cooking while the trends come and go. In downtown Bellingham, one small cafe has been feeding the city from scratch since the 1970s, and people still line up outside before the doors open. It serves breakfast all day, leans hard on...

Bellingham Herald

Local broker helps explain why Bellingham restaurants are closing. What to know

A wave of restaurant closures in Bellingham and Whatcom County has prompted a local commercial real estate broker to examine what’s driving the trend. Rising costs, falling foot traffic and shifting local economic conditions are squeezing small-business owners from multiple directions. FULL STORY: Why are so many Bellingham restaurants closing? What one local broker has to say Here are key takeaways: Bellingham lost six restaurants in September while only one new restaurant opened in Whatcom County, according to previous reporting by The Bellingham Herald. Ryan A. Martin, co-owner and broker at Pacific Continental Realty, pointed to declining enrollment at Western Washington University, falling cross-border traffic from Canada and higher downtown office vacancies as pressures making restaurants harder to sustain. Bellingham’s minimum wage rose to $19.13 per hour — $2 above the statewide minimum — adding to financial pressure alongside higher costs for food, fuel, utilities, insurance, property taxes and leases. Downtown Bellingham office vacancies climbed from 4.8% to 8.3% in the third quarter, reducing the number of workers supporting restaurants during lunch and business hours, Martin said. Martin said raising menu prices to offset costs can backfire by reducing visit frequency, and he recommends continued monitoring to determine whether closures

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom Roundup: New Barkley Village restaurant, Bellis Fair space

Here’s our weekly roundup of the latest retail and restaurant activity around Whatcom County: New Barkley Village restaurant planned A new restaurant is opening soon in Barkley Village at the previous location of Luna’s Bistro, which closed permanently in September. Vietnamese restaurant Crazy Pho You , is set to open soon, according to an Oct. 26 Facebook post from the new restaurant. “At CrazyPHOyou, we believe that great food brings people together. Our passion is to share the delicious flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with our wonderful community,” the Facebook post states. The restaurant’s menu will include pho, bahn mi, bubble tea, spring rolls, egg rolls and “many more Vietnamese favorites.” “Our goal is simple: Fresh ingredients, delicious food, friendly service, and a welcoming place where everyone feels at home. We can’t wait to open our doors, meet our neighbors, and share a little taste of Vietnam with you,” the post states. No official opening date has been announced. Crazy Pho You will be located at 3004 Cinema PL in Bellingham. Bellingham Library expands Bellis Fair space The Bellingham Public Library has expanded its space inside the Bellis Fair mall, a multipurpose space next door to the library. “Programming for adults

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Nooksack couple accused of assaulting elderly driver and stealing his vehicle

Prosecutors have charged a Nooksack couple with multiple felonies after they allegedly assaulted an elderly man and stole a car they were test-driving. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 4900 block of Aldrich Road the evening of Oct. 22 after a report of an 82-year-old man who was “beaten up” and had his car stolen. When they arrived, they found the man out of breath on his hands and knees. Court records show the man met with a person later identified as David Henry Jackson Jr., 57, at Walmart to look at a 2001 Toyota Highlander that the 82-year-old was selling on Craigslist. He agreed to let Jackson test-drive the car. While Jackson was driving, he allegedly pulled over and asked the 82-year-old to get out and answer questions in the backseat. When the man got out, Jackson punched him multiple times in the head, knocking him onto the ground. Blanca Estella Jackson, 58, then pulled up in a blue 2004 Honda CR-V, got out and began to hit and kick the 82-year-old. One of them allegedly put their hands around the victim’s throat and restricted his airway, according to court records. They tried to steal the

Nooksack, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

Pinpoint Alert: Strong cold front moving through tonight

The Pacific Northwest continues to remain cloudy, breezy, and wet for the next several days. This evening’s forecast looks stormy as another cold front moves through the area. This next front has triggered a high wind warning along the coast, where wind gusts could exceed 60 mph this evening. The strong winds will also be noted Tonight along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and throughout the islands and Coastal communities in Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. The Seattle area tonight will also experience strong winds with gusts around 40 to 50 mph. The peak wind will be between 7 PM and midnight. Tonight will also feature some strong downpours as the front punches through. Many places could get over half an inch of rain. Power outages are possible this evening. Tomorrow will be a transition day with variable clouds and maybe a couple of showers in the morning. It will still be breezy on Sunday, but not as windy as tonight. Weather for the Seahawks game will be cloudy and breezy but not too cold. A high in the mid-50s is on the way tomorrow. There may be a few lingering showers in the area at game time, but

Seattle, WA · 13h

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One failed power line once blacked out an entire Washington island — now it has a backup

"Chances are, we are going to have to shelter in place."

Stanwood, WA · 1d

Bellingham Herald

It's been a mild fall in Whatcom County. That's about to change

Get set for a wet and windy weekend, along with a few power outages and coastal flooding, as storms are lining up to batter Western Washington after a drier than normal October. Gusty south winds will increase late Thursday into Friday, with the strongest breezes from Everett northward, National Weather Service meteorologist Jacob DeFlitch said Tuesday in the online forecast discussion. ”Due to continued foliage on the trees, localized power outages may be possible during this period. Snow levels remain higher Friday into Sunday, mainly 5,000 to 8,000 feet, for high-elevation mountain snowfall. Furthermore, seas rise towards 15 to 20 feet Friday, and will need to monitor high surf concerns along the coast,” DeFlitch said. A wind advisory issued for 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday calls for south winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph for western Whatcom County. About a half-inch to an inch of rain is possible through Friday night in the lowlands, with heavy rain Friday and again Saturday night into Sunday as a second storm arrives. “Moderate to heavy rain may lead to roadway ponding and minor nuisance flooding of poor drainage areas, creating difficult commute conditions,” the National Weather Service

Whatcom County, WA · 2d

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Mountain films, jazz dance night, quilt show, Nordic Fest and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The weather in Whatcom County is forecast to be wet and windy this weekend. Fear not. There are a bunch of fun events happening indoors and we have them all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Fans of film and the great outdoors...

Whatcom County, WA · 2d

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Community Invited to Tour Newly Renovated Lab Facilities at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center invites the public and local media to tour the hospital’s newly renovated Laboratory space at an Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 10, noon to 2 p.m. The modernized laboratory will enhance diagnostic capabilities, reduce wait times and support the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality...

Skagit County, WA · 1d

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High winds result in multiple localized power outages in Whatcom County

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Forecast high winds have arrived across Whatcom County today, Friday, November 6, 2026, resulting in several power outages. As of 11:30am, Puget Sound Energy reported about 3,750 residential and business customers were without power. First responders are being dispatched to reports of trees, poles and...

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Bellingham council postpones decision to send RFA to February 2027 ballot

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The discussion to create a new taxing district in Bellingham is heating up as a key deadline approaches. The Bellingham City Council voted on Monday, Nov. 2, to postpone their decision to place a regional fire authority, or RFA, on the February 2027 special election ballot.

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Whatcom County Council to hold public hearings on parking restrictions, power capacity

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A pair of public hearings are on the docket for the next Whatcom County Council meeting. Neighbors living in Sudden Valley will have the chance to voice their opinions on new parking restrictions on Lake Louise Road. An ordinance introduced by the council last...

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

KOMO News

Arlington teacher honored after using crucial training to save choking student's life

ARLINGTON, Wash. — An Arlington teacher just got a big honor from the North County Regional Fire Authority in Snohomish County months after she saved a student's life. Second-grade student Naomi Brock was drinking from a water bottle in May when she began choking on the bottle cap. Thanks...

Arlington, WA · 2d

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Superintendents’ friendly playoff bet will put books in school libraries

WALLA WALLA — A high school football playoff matchup Saturday between Walla Walla and Stanwood will feature more than just postseason glory, as two district superintendents have agreed to a friendly wager designed to promote reading among local students. The Walla Walla High School Blue Devils will travel to...

Stanwood, WA · 1d

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BPS holds public hearings following student walkout over potential school closures

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Students took to the streets and parents took to public meetings over proposed elementary school closures in Bellingham. Dozens of students walked out at lunchtime on Monday, Nov. 2 to protest outside of the Bellingham Public Schools’ district office. Some of them were later...

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Whatcom Community College launches new allied health degree

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Students interested in healthcare careers now have a new degree option at Whatcom Community College, which has launched an Associate of Science in Allied Health program designed to help students prepare for a range of health professions. College officials said the new degree is intended...