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Cascade Mall in Burlington, WA was promised its enclosed corridor back. The wait has run into 2026.

In 1982 the land meant for Cascade Mall was open ground in west Burlington, between Interstate 5 and Garl Street, with Gages Slough along its south side and a drive-in theater beside it. The tract ran to about 80 acres of floodplain, with Gilkey Road to the north and Burlington...

Burlington, WA · 3d
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The Middle-Of-Nowhere Washington Restaurant That’s Well Worth The Country Drive

Most people have never heard of Silvana, Washington, and those people are missing out on one of the finest breakfast experiences the entire Pacific Northwest has to offer. Willow & Jim’s Country Cafe is tucked into this quiet rural community in Snohomish County, and it’s the kind of place that makes you feel genuinely grateful you took the scenic route.

Snohomish County, WA · 4d
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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 · 3h

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Tens of Thousands of Snow Geese Winter in Washington’s Skagit Valley. Here’s Where to See Them

Every fall, white geese pour out of the sky over the farm fields north of...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Seven Washington Small-Town Spots Where Locals Still Grab Pie After Church

Sunday mornings in small-town Washington often end the same way, with a slice of pie and a cup of coffee. The habit is simple, but it keeps main streets busy and old bakeries humming along. This list covers seven real spots, from island pie shops to mountain roadside cafes, that...

Washington · 2d

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WDFW confirms presence of bird flu in Monroe, WA. Here's what we know

MONROE, Wash. - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the presence of bird flu in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe, the city said on Monday. On Nov. 3, FOX 13 reported that wildlife officials detected bird flu in western Washington. Earlier that week, officials also detected the disease in central Washington, which led to someone dying after they were exposed to infected cattle at a dairy facility.

Monroe, WA · 1d

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Second flight from Bellingham to Portland to begin Nov. 20

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – More flights are coming soon to the Bellingham Int’l Airport. The Port of Bellingham announced Monday, Nov. 9 that a second daily flight option is being added for services to Portland, OR beginning Friday, Nov. 20. My Bellingham Now previously reported that the flights...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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Indoor Dog Park Opens In Downtown Everett, Already Draws 250 Members

Dog owners across the Pacific Northwest know the drill once the rain sets in: muddy paws, soggy parks, and pups cooped up indoors with pent-up energy. In downtown Everett, a new business is betting there's an appetite for a dry alternative. Pawsome Park & Lodge has opened at 2820 Rucker Avenue, offering an indoor dog park, daycare, boarding and a social club all under one roof.

Everett, WA · 3d

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Burlington's Chuckanut Brewery Wins Two Gold and Four Silver Medals at the 2026 Washington Beer Awards

Responding to their awards at this year’s Washington Beer Awards, Chuckanut Brewery took home two golds and four silvers across six beer styles. Breaking it down, Chuckanut’s Bohemian-style Chuckanut Pilsner and German-style Alt Bier claimed gold, while its Fest Bier, historic Polish Grodziskie, Japanese-style Lager and West Coast Pils each earned silver.

Burlington, WA · 1d

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Whatcom Museum to raise admission fees, extend Thursday hours in 2027

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Whatcom Museum has announced some service changes for next year as they tighten their budget. Executive Director Jessica Borusky told the Bellingham City Council on Monday, Nov. 2, that the museum is planning to raise their admission fees and expand their hours starting in 2027.

Bellingham, WA · 22h

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Jam With BHAM: Bellingham Helps Access Music, a Community-Building Band Space

Bellingham Helps Access Music (BHAM) started in 2025 with a necessary mission: to make music equitable and accessible in Bellingham for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. The nonprofit’s rehearsal space provides a central creative hub for students, instructors, and musicians in bands. “It’s a music ecosystem 501(c)(3)...

Bellingham, WA · 2d

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Derelict fishing gear creates hazards in Puget Sound

Puget Sound, WA · 19h

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This Family Barbecue Joint in an Old Washington Auto Garage Only Serves Lunch, and the Brisket Sandwiches Need Extra Napkins

A hot sauce so fierce it has its own nickname, and you have to ask to meet it. They call it The Man, and it gets spooned out of a small, well-used pot like a family treasure. The sauce lives inside a converted auto garage in Washington, close to a busy freeway. The kitchen only serves lunch, so timing matters.

Bellevue, WA · 2d

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This Old-School Washington Deli’s Reuben Is So Huge It’s Worth the Detour to Bellevue

The Reuben here is so tall that plenty of people give up on their hands and reach for a fork and knife. That’s not a gimmick. That’s just how this sandwich arrives. The corned beef gets piled high, and the sandwich lands next to a scoop of potato salad. Pastrami gets the same generous treatment.

Bellevue, WA · 5d

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The Donuts At This Washington Bakery Are So Irresistible, They Sell Out Every Day

Some places earn their reputation quietly, one satisfied customer at a time, and The Flour Box in Seattle is doing exactly that. If you haven’t heard of it yet, don’t worry, because you’re about to become someone who talks about it constantly. Time to start with the...

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Crispy Fried Oysters Come Heaped In Paper Boats At These 10 Washington Seafood Counters

At one oyster bar on Hood Canal, the fried oysters get tossed in buffalo sauce seasoned with kelp. Seaweed in the hot sauce. I needed a minute with that one. It turns out Washington takes its fried oysters seriously, even at places where you order at a counter and grab your own napkins. One spot coats them in crushed saltines.

Seattle, WA · 4d

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The Tiny Washington Restaurant So Good, Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach It

Some restaurants earn their reputation slowly, quietly, and without any fanfare, and Paseo in Seattle, Washington is exactly that kind of place. One bite of their Famous Caribbean Roast sandwich and you’ll understand why people set their alarm clocks early just to make the drive. Let’s start outside, because...

Seattle, WA · 3d

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Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers

Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with…

Seattle, WA · 3d