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Western Washington experiences record warm temperatures

If you thought it felt unseasonably warm Wednesday, you weren't wrong. Bellingham, Olympia and Seattle broke previous record high temperatures by early afternoon. The temperature in Bellingham reached 68 degrees by 1 p.m. The previous record of 67 degrees was set back in 1977. The temperature at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

Bellingham, WA · 1d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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Keep your eye on the water this month. King tides and Kelvin waves are coming

In The Grateful Dead’s first Billboard Hot 100 single, “Uncle John’s Band,” Jerry Garcia famously sings, “Got some things to talk about, here beside the rising tide.” Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re no strangers to rising waters in the winter, with our king tides usually arriving in November and lasting through February. This year, there’s a bit more to talk about, though. King tides arrive this year on Nov. 23 and will stick around until Nov. 27. They reappear again on Dec. 22. NOAA is forecasting high tides up to 13 feet in the Puget Sound during November’s king tides. In addition to marking the arrival of Washington’s king tides, November is also our stormiest month. Forecasters are calling this week’s weather a “ storm train ,” with atmospheric rivers converging over Western Washington to bring multiple days of gusty winds and smattering rain. Nov. 8 saw huge waves bashing Washington’s coastline as a weekend windstorm knocked the power out for over 100,000 customers across Western Washington. When high winds and waves sync up with king tides, much of Washington, from the coast to the inland waters of Puget Sound, has to prepare for rising waters (think levees, bulkheads

Puget Sound, WA · 2d

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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 · 21h
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Holiday Bazaar, CCR, Warren Miller, standup comedy and more | Lifestyle Lookout

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wet, windy weather got you down? Fear not. There’s a bunch of fun stuff to do this weekend in Bellingham to brighten your spirits. It’s time for the 44th annual Holiday Bazaar at Bellingham Covenant Church (1530 E. Bakerview Rd.) The event is on Saturday, Nov. 14 and will feature over 50 vendors offering handmade items, crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing and more.

Bellingham, WA · 1d
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Contractor guarantees max price on proposed Everett sports stadium

EVERETT — Financial hardball has emerged in the city’s effort to build a proposed outdoor sports and concert stadium as Mayor Cassie Franklin announced a maximum price has been negotiated with the potential contractor for the new venue expected to keep the Aqua Sox baseball team in town.

Everett, WA · 1d

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Silent Films Still Flicker Inside This Restored 1927 Washington Movie Palace, And Tickets Won’t Break The Bank

Silent movies still flicker across a screen here, inside a nearly century-old palace built for exactly that job. The same room has hosted Rocky Horror nights, ski films, and touring Broadway shows. That is quite a range for one stage. The building has been lovingly restored, and the decor still...

Bellingham, WA · 15h

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Island lifelines at risk: Aging county docks carry fuel, freight and emergency care, but there’s no money to replace them

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 · 1d

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Before Every Ferry Ride To Whidbey, Locals Grab Fish And Chips At Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing

There is a simple ritual on the Mukilteo waterfront, and it starts long before the ferry horn. People heading to Whidbey Island have learned that the wait for the boat goes a lot better with a basket of fish and chips in hand. The spot they head to sits right...

Mukilteo, WA · 21h

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A dry November day and a chance to tie record-high temperatures

Yesterday - November 11, 2026 - Record Temperatures Achieved!. Another dry November day with mild temperatures is here Thursday as a cold front is stalled offshore. At times, light rain will brush the Washington coast, but inland cities will be dry. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s, which is in record territory, once more!

Bellingham, WA · 1d

Bellingham Herald

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Home prices drop in Bellingham and Whatcom County as mortgage rates increase

Median home sale prices in Whatcom County and Bellingham declined in September. Here’s a breakdown. Whatcom County Whatcom County’s median home sale price across September was $582,000, a 1.2% decrease compared with August and a 1.7% decrease compared with the same month last year, according to Jason Lee, a local broker with Windermere Real Estate in Bellingham. The county’s median sale price in August was $589,000. Whatcom County’s median home sale price reached a peak of $662,000 in July 2024, the highest median price since 2012, according to Redfin Metro Area Data, a residential real estate brokerage that uses home listings to generate metro area data. “Rising mortgage rates were already a headwind for buyers and sellers this summer. Then rates got even worse in early fall when the 30-year fixed interest rate crossed over 7.25% in late September,” Lee told The Herald. Bellingham Bellingham’s median sale price was $683,000 in September, according to Lee. That’s a 1.9% decrease compared with August’s average and a 1.9% increase compared with September 2025, Lee said. In August, Bellingham’s median sale price was $695,000. “Mortgage rates and high inventory have been the two-headed monster so far in 2026 for both buyers and sellers,”

Whatcom County, WA · 3d

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Ember Tacos Plans January 2027 Opening in Everett

Ember Tacos is preparing to open at 3514 Broadway, Suite A, in Everett, according to a state liquor license application. The restaurant’s Instagram page lists a January 2027 opening target. The project comes from Viviana Garcia and Hugo Carranza, who also own El Mariachi Birria y Tacos at 6100...

Everett, WA · 5h

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The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Magic

For 30 years, countless families have made The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood a yearly tradition. To celebrate their huge 30th anniversary in 2026, Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center presents an all-new, immersive walking experience with festive fun for the whole family. The entire lovingly decorated campus will be...

Stanwood, WA · 2d

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Mayor Franklin Proposes $73 Million Community Investment Plan From Transit Consolidation Funds

The funding comes from $54.5 million in funding negotiated through the interlocal agreement with Community Transit and an estimated $18.5 million in repurposed Everett Transit funds. The $73 million plan goes towards transportation and infrastructure improvements, parks and recreation, transit workforce support, economic development and other community priorities. And, to...

Everett, WA · 1d

Bellingham Herald

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Gas prices drop again, as Whatcom County averages nearly $5 a gallon

Gas prices decreased in Bellingham, Whatcom County and Washington in November compared to The Herald’s October survey, and we found the local gas station with the lowest prices. The average price of a gallon of gas across the United States was $4.14 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to AAA. That’s a decrease of 24 cents compared to last month. The national average was $3.03 in November 2025. Here’s the local breakdown comparing the price of regular gas: Washington ​Washington’s average cost of gas per gallon is now $5.17 — a 31-cent decrease compared to October’s average. Last November, gas averaged $4.28 a gallon in Washington, according to AAA. Washington has the fourth-highest gas prices in the country, following California at $5.88 a gallon, Hawaii at $5.67 and Nevada at $5.21 according to AAA. Last month, Washington has the third-highest gas prices in the country. Whatcom County and Bellingham Whatcom County’s average cost of gas is $4.96 a gallon , a 34-cent decrease compared to October. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Bellingham’s average price for a gallon of gas was also $4.96, according to AAA. That’s a 36-cent decrease compared to October. County’s cheapest gas To find the cheapest gas in your

Whatcom County, WA · 6d

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News doesn't wait, and neither can we

Most people start their workday around 9 a.m. On election night, that's about when journalists are finally thinking about going to bed. With Washington ballots closing at 8 p.m. and the first returns expected at 8:15, our newsrooms gathered at 5 p.m. to plan the evening. Pizza from O'Neils Confectionery and Soda Fountain arrived at 6:45, and then the team scattered across two counties.

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Behind the business: Q&A with Bella Boutique owner Martha Bermudez

Bella Boutique & Consignment, a clothing boutique which opened its first store in Ferndale in 2021 and a second store on Peace Portal Drive in 2024, offers a curated selection of consignment clothing and accessories for men and women, and small decor items. The Northern Light asked owner Martha Bermudez,...

Ferndale, WA · 23h

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Legals: Nov. 12-18, 2026

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Agnes Straiton Smith, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01065-37. NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.42.030. JUDGE: Robert E. Olson. The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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🦃 Thanksgiving Food Help for Greater Snohomish Families

Thanksgiving Food Help for Greater Snohomish Families. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I know the extra grocery shopping and holiday expenses can add up quickly. If your family could use a little help putting food on the table this year, there are some wonderful local organizations offering grocery assistance.

Snohomish County, WA · 2d

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Four Jackson High School Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Four Henry M. Jackson High School seniors have been named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Callia Park, Madeleine Swanson, Alyssa Webb, and Milo Bostrom were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements at the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors meeting on November 10. The students join a select group of...

Everett, WA · 21h

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Everett Nonprofit Starts Statewide Cancer Screening Fund After Federal Cuts

EVERETT—Everett-based Citrine Health is launching the Washington Health Screening Fund to help pay for breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents across Washington. The effort is to counter reductions in federal support for the state’s Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program, which the Department of Health has run for 35 years, and which now faces the risk of running out of money in the coming months.

Everett, WA · 1d