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A 51-year-old Acme man has been charged with felony attempting to elude police after allegedly jumping off a Slater Road...
09/12/2026

A 51-year-old Acme man has been charged with felony attempting to elude police after allegedly jumping off a Slater Road bridge into the Nooksack River to avoid arrest on August 31. Matthew Pruett was found on the west bank near Rayhorst Road and told police he fled because he had outstanding warrants. He pleaded not guilty to the felony charge and several misdemeanors and is due back in court September 30.

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The Vikings volleyball team opened GNAC conference play Thursday night with a hard-fought five-set win over Northwest N...
09/11/2026

The Vikings volleyball team opened GNAC conference play Thursday night with a hard-fought five-set win over Northwest Nazarene University at Carver Gymnasium. Delaney Speer led the way with 22 kills, with Aly Skagen and Jasmine Terry each adding 11 more. A great way to start conference play.

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The Lynden Music Festival returns October 7-11, spreading live music through the cafes, pubs, restaurants, and venues of...
09/11/2026

The Lynden Music Festival returns October 7-11, spreading live music through the cafes, pubs, restaurants, and venues of downtown Lynden. The festival was founded in 2009 by Terhi Miikki-Broersma, a Finnish musician and bassoonist who brought the community festival spirit of her hometown in Helsinki to Whatcom County. Five days, multiple genres, and locals say it is absolutely worth the drive.

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If your Saturday needs a little adventure, the Run with the Chums 5K is back in Birch Bay tomorrow, and this year it inc...
09/11/2026

If your Saturday needs a little adventure, the Run with the Chums 5K is back in Birch Bay tomorrow, and this year it includes the Smolt Sprint Obstacle Course for kids under 10. The kids course is themed around the real obstacles salmon face on their journey to the ocean, including culverts, eagles, bears, and strong currents. It is put together by Whatcom Conservation District and makes for a genuinely fun family morning.

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Whatcom Water Week kicks off tomorrow, September 12, with nine days of free, all-ages events celebrating local water res...
09/11/2026

Whatcom Water Week kicks off tomorrow, September 12, with nine days of free, all-ages events celebrating local water resources. You can study stream bugs, take behind-the-scenes tours of water treatment plants, watch habitat restoration in action, and join storytime along the waterfront. It runs through September 20, and there is genuinely something for every age group.

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Bellingham might soon have its very own official bird, and you get a say in it. The North Cascades Audubon Society and A...
09/11/2026

Bellingham might soon have its very own official bird, and you get a say in it. The North Cascades Audubon Society and Audubon Washington are accepting nominations now through mid-September, when the top 10 candidates head to a public vote during Bellingham Bird Week, October 5-11. Osprey fans, great blue heron devotees, and bald eagle loyalists, your moment has arrived.

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Mark Raaka, a former Whatcom County Health Department employee, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Wednesday for assaul...
09/11/2026

Mark Raaka, a former Whatcom County Health Department employee, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Wednesday for assaulting his ex-wife. Raaka had been placed on paid administrative leave in May 2024 after a protection order violation was reported, but was not fired until October 2025 following a formal investigation. The case raised questions about how long he remained on the payroll before termination.

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An Everson woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against and several jail staff members over the 2023 death of...
09/11/2026

An Everson woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against and several jail staff members over the 2023 death of her son while in custody at the county jail. She alleges the su***de was preventable with better staffing, mental health access, and su***de prevention training. The case comes as the county is mid-construction on a new $225 million jail facility.

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If you buy health insurance on Washington's individual exchange, your 2027 premiums are going up. State regulators have ...
09/11/2026

If you buy health insurance on Washington's individual exchange, your 2027 premiums are going up. State regulators have approved an average 22.2% rate increase for individual plans, affecting self-employed workers, early retirees, and those who do not get coverage through an employer. Three carriers serve Whatcom County residents on the exchange, and open enrollment opens this fall.

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09/11/2026

is closing Alm Road at Bridge 308, between Highway 9 and Gillies Road, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily starting Sunday, September 14 through Thursday, September 18. No traffic, including emergency vehicles, will be able to cross during work hours. Properties on both sides of the bridge remain accessible, and a signed detour will be in place. This work is weather-dependent, so plans could shift.

https://post.bellinghamscoop.com/2026/09/11/alm-road-closure-bridge-repair-september-14-18-2026/

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