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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 · 1d

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Football: Ferry deadline denies overtime after Borderites mount wild comeback

The Borderites’ season came to an anticlimactic end on Nov. 5 after logistics prevented their game against Friday Harbor from being decided in overtime. They finished their season with an overall record of 2-6-1, though one game was cancelled early in the season. The game was tied 54-54 at...

Blaine, WA · 1d

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Birch Bay family gives washed-ashore skate a final farewell

A family of beachgoers came across a dead skate — an aquatic creature similar to a stingray — at Birch Bay State Park on Friday. Tressa Bergsma and her four children, Brooklyn, 7, Atlas, 6, Blair, 4, and Zoey, 3, were walking along the beach towards Point Whitehorn at around 1:30 p.m. when they came across what looked to be a dead stingray.

Birch Bay, WA · 1d

Islands' Weekly

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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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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Postponed | County’s replacement of Orcas landing float delayed

The replacement has been delayed until the WSF terminal is fully operational again. Due to the current service disruption at the Orcas Island Washington State Ferry (WSF) terminal, the County is electing to postpone its replacement of the Orcas Landing float and keep the facility open until the situation with WSF is resolved.

San Juan County, WA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Locals Keep Driving Across Town For The Thick Burgers At This Old-School Washington Drive-In

Flip on your headlights here, and a carhop heads straight for your window to take your order. That one little signal tells you everything about this place. It runs on a 1950s rhythm, and it seems perfectly happy staying that way. The burgers come stacked thick, including one built with...

Bellingham, WA · 3d

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Coastal flood advisory issued for Whatcom County

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The ongoing storm systems impacting the Puget Sound region are escalating. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for San Juan County and the lowlands of western Whatcom County effective from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. This coincides with...

Whatcom County, WA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Small Town Charm Meets Some of Washington’s Lowest Living Costs in One Place

A ferry bound for Alaska is a pretty compelling thing to find close to home. In this coastal city, that journey begins at the waterfront, giving an ordinary day beside the water a tempting sense of possibility. The mountains offer their own reason to pay attention. A nearby ski area...

Bellingham, WA · 3d

KING-5

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He helped end a war. Now he’s using music to unite neighbors

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Jeff Hovenier has lived his life as a peacemaker. Now, he is working to bring harmony to his community. “I think all diplomats hope to be peacemakers, and at times we’re certainly given an opportunity to do that,” Hovenier said. Hovenier worked for 34...

Bellingham, WA · 2d

Bellingham Herald

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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 · 22h

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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 · 1d

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Barron Heating Air Electrical and Plumbing: Three Years of Serving Local Organizations Through The ‘Barron KARES’ Program

Barron Heating Air Electrical and Plumbing was founded in Whatcom County in 1972, and today their trucks and vans are seen in Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan, and Island Counties as well. They’ve always believed in giving back to the community, and in 2023 they found a new way to focus their outreach. That’s when Barron launched the KARES program, a way to show local charities and nonprofits Kindness, Appreciation, Response, Empathy, and Service.

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Christmas Movies Meet Waterfront Magic at La Conner’s Lighted Boat Parade

Your favorite Christmas movies are taking to the water! Join us Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for La Conner’s Lighted Boat Parade, presented by the Swinomish Yacht Club. This year’s Christmas Movie Boat Parade brings a playful holiday theme to the Swinomish Channel. Gather your family and...

La Conner, WA · 3d

KOMO News

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Bellingham school board votes to close two elementary schools

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Bellingham Public Schools board voted Thursday to close Carl Cozier and Columbia elementary schools beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The board approved separate resolutions for the closures during its regular meeting. MORE | SCHOOL CLOSURES THROUGHOUT WESTERN WASHINGTON. The resolutions say the board considered...

Bellingham, WA · 15h

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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