BELLINGHAM — Two men involved in a drug deal-turnedmurder in Happy Valley last year were sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison Thursday.

School budgets are tight and school boards are taking action.

It’s your last chance to use up those “Star Wars” stamps and other 41-cent ones without tacking on extra postage — mailing rates go up Monday.

BELLINGHAM — Obviously, Bellingham’s Maddie Pearce didn’t want to end up in the singles consolation bracket of the Class 2A Northwest District tournament after the first day of play Thursday at Sehome High School.

BELLINGHAM — Coffee may be one the most popular drinks in the U.S., but across the world, many coffee farmers do not get their fair share of the profits.

The Blaine City Council and the Port of Bellingham’s board of commissioners will meet together tonight to hear an update of plans for new development in what is being called the “Blaine Wharf District.”