The Bellingham Herald

Winchester sentenced to 20 years for Lynden attempted robbery that killed son

The man who set up an attempted drug deal and robbery that led to a fatal shootout in a Lynden home last fall was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday, May 15.

BP Cherry Point restarting after fire, could be ready by end of May

After dealing with a minor setback last week, the BP Cherry Point oil refinery is back to the process of getting restarted, but it will take some time...

MacQuarrie leading Sehome to sixth straight state appearance

Sehome boys' soccer coach John Sylvester inherited a Class 2A State Championship team in his first season coaching - one that had an integral core ...

Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier

Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people...

Community abuzz with Ski to Sea parades, races, festival, other events

Here's a look at upcoming Ski to Sea events. For more information, call 360-746-8861, visit skitosea.com or email info@skitosea.com, unless otherwise...

Somali native reaches American Dream as Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Richland home

Bile Farah's story is like the quintessential American Dream. The Somali native left his war-torn homeland at age 6, after his parents were killed.

John Edwards, mistress will not testify

Attorneys for John Edwards say they will not call the former presidential candidate or his mistress Rielle Hunter to testify at his campaign corruption...

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