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Local Chocolatier Karen L. Neugebauer Makes Skagit County Sweeter

Exquisitely crafted chocolate excites many of our senses. First, that heavenly smell when you walk into a shop. Then our sight as we look at the beautiful, glossy finishes, sometimes in bright, rich colors. Finally, our taste as we take that first bite and savor it. For a rare few – roughly 1 to 5% of the world’s population – who have synesthesia, chocolate can also mean sounds. Forté Chocolate Founder and Master Chocolatier Karen L. Neugebauer is one of those rare individuals. She hears music when she tastes flavors.

Skagit County, WA · 22h
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Bellingham Herald

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Atmospheric river likely to bring wind, rain, coastal flooding to Whatcom County

A trio of storms is chugging toward Western Washington to batter the region with wind and rain in a phenomenon called an atmospheric river. Weather systems set to hit one after the other Friday, Saturday and Sunday will pack strong wind and steady rain, but it won’t be enough to cause flooding on the Nooksack River, the National Weather Service said Monday in a phone call. “It’ll be wet, but not enough to produce any (river) flooding. It will be steady (rain), but not really heavy,” meteorologist Jeff Michalski told The Bellingham Herald. That term “atmospheric river” can cause concern among those who live near the Nooksack River, where such storms brought catastrophic flooding in February 2020, November 2021 and December 2025. This weekend’s storms, however, could bring coastal flooding Friday and Saturday mornings in places like Cherry Point because of seasonal high tides coinciding with low pressure, wind and storm surge. About an inch of rain could fall through Sunday in the Whatcom County lowlands, Michalski said. Data from the Northwest River Forecast Center shows the Nooksack cresting far below flood stage in Ferndale, Nugents Corner and Deming. “The Nooksack, it’s barely doing anything. The risk of flooding seems

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Whatcom Fire District 1 levy lid lift unlikely to pass: see data

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – With a little over a dozen total votes left to count, most Whatcom County election measures have been decided. It’s unlikely that any of those ballots will have any sway over a tightly contested levy measure. The Whatcom County Auditor reports a levy...

Whatcom County, WA · 1d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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When will Western Washington see its first frost this fall? What forecasters say

It’s getting colder in Washington state. As temperatures drop, you could start seeing small ice crystals forming on leaves, grass and roads. When can Western Washington residents expect to see frost covering the ground this fall? How long will frosty temperatures last, and how can you protect your plants and plumbing from the chill? Here’s what the experts say: When will we see the first frost in Washington state? When you can expect to see frost in 2026 depends on where you live in Washington state , according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac . The almanac looked at likely dates for the first and last frosts of the season , based on its long-range weather forecasts as well as historical frost averages. In much of Western Washington, frost timing should be “close to the historical average ,” the almanac said, while the last spring frost is expected roughly a week or two later than usual in Central and Eastern Washington. Even “modest” shifts in frost timing can “make a meaningful difference when you’re deciding when to sow early crops, set out seedlings or keep frost protection handy,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac said. The almanac predicted Bellingham would see its first

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This Washington Family Butcher Has Been Hand-Cutting Steaks And Smoking Bacon Since 1972, And Locals Skip The Supermarket For It

Raspberry jalapeño bacon burgers. Korean BBQ pepperoni sticks. Alligator meat. All of it comes from one family butcher counter in a quiet corner of Washington farm country. The shop has been cutting meat since 1972. It still wraps custom orders in plastic and butcher paper, the same way it always has.

Stanwood, WA · 1d

Bellingham Herald

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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 · 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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Loggers Cafe Planned for Ferry Street in Sedro-Woolley

Loggers Cafe is planned for 208 Ferry Street in Sedro-Woolley, according to a Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board filing. The address previously housed Magnolia Grill. The application names Erick Orozco, Kathy Kim, and Rene Rodrigo Rodriguez as applicants. It seeks a license for spirits, beer, and wine service at a restaurant with a lounge.

Sedro-Woolley, 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 · 19h

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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WA dialysis treatment companies face monopoly lawsuit

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The two largest dialysis treatment companies in Washington are facing a lawsuit. According to the Washington Attorney General’s Office, the suit was filed in connection to the companies imposing noncompete agreements on their respective medical directors. DaVita Inc. and its largest competitor, Fresenius...

Whatcom County, WA · 2d

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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 · 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

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 · 6h

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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

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Sno. Co. jail booking fees will be phased in to help cities afford the hike

EVERETT — Budget and tax dominoes are starting to fall in Snohomish County over the cost of running the county jail in Everett. The Snohomish County Council has approved sharp increases in the jail booking fees but will phase-in those cost increases for cities over three years rather than imposing the full price to start 2027 as requested by Sheriff Susanna Johnson.

Snohomish 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

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Faced with a return-to-office mandate, she started her own business instead

Casi Myers faced a choice when a return-to-office mandate came along: Accept the long commute from her husband’s family farm in Arlington, Washington, or leave her job as a circuit board designer. “I stayed for another four months, but, in that time, I found a client,” Myers said. “And...

Arlington, WA · 1d

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Snohomish County Council Adopts $3.37 Billion Biennial County Budget With Taxes Increases

In a three-to-two vote, the Snohomish County Council passed the county’s $3.37 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The biennial budget process allows County departments to be strategic with project planning while making minor changes halfway through the biennium based on revenue/expenditure changes. The 2027/2028 budget marks the conclusion of months of analysis and discussion by the County Council, who proposed more than 25 amendments to the County Executive’s proposed budget.

Snohomish 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 · 1d