Emergency responders tow a boat after it capsized near Sucia Island on Friday, May 18, 2011. One person died and two were being treated for hypothermia, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Whatcom County man identified in fatal boating accident near Sucia Island

A man who died in a boating accident Friday, May 18, has been identified as a 72-year-old Whatcom County resident.

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Seattle takes greener approach to sewer overflows

A greener approach in Seattle aims to prevent untreated sewage and polluted runoff from flowing into Puget Sound by installing dozens of landscaped drainage systems in front of people's homes. 31 minutes ago

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Whatcom County stores prepare for June 1 liquor sales

Even though they already operate a liquor store, the next few weeks will feel like starting an entirely new business for Marcella Gilbertson and Denice...

Manager Steve Lawrenson fronts bottles at the Blaine Liquor Outlet in Blaine, May 15, 2012. June 1 private stores will be able to sell hard liquor.

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Whatcom craft distillers busy making products, getting closer to opening

It's taking a little longer than expected, but three Whatcom County distilleries are getting closer to opening.

General manager Jake Fowler shows off distillery equipment at BelleWood Acres Farm and Distillery building on the Guide Meridian on Wednesday May 16, 2012 in Bellingham. The distillery is expected to be open in mid-July.

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Lynden wins baseball regional to reach Class 2A state semifinals; Trifecta still within reach

YELM - Thank you very much, Lynden will have another.

Lynden's Jordan Kreider watches his second inning home run on Saturday, May 19, against Kingston in the first round of the Class 2A State Tournament at the Yelm regional. David Rasbach / The Bellingham Herald

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Rianna Medrano and Rob Westford

Rianna Medrano and Rob Westford are deeply in love and announce their upcoming wedding this June. Rianna is the daughter of Julie Medrano of Yakima and Dan Medrano, recently of Bellingham. The bride moved to Bellingham in 2008, and works for Starbucks...

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Playing at the Pickford: Documentary portrays effects of school bullying

For a film that understandably only scratches the surface of its topic, "Bully" carries a devastating emotional punch.

"Bully" opens at the Pickford Film Center on Friday, May 18, 2012.

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4 dead in Trinidad road crash; top judge injured

Four people are dead in Trinidad and Tobago after a motorist swerved over a median and slammed into an incoming car carrying the twin-island nation's top judge. 25 minutes ago

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Editorial cartoon: A moratorium on wind turbines

In this editorial cartoon by Rik Dalvit of Bellingham, a knight is ready to enforce his moratorium on windmills.

In this editorial cartoon by Rik Dalvit of Bellingham, a knight is ready to enforce his moratorium on windmills.
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