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Aint No Big Deal's downhill skier Rob Whitney, right, gets a timing chip from cross country skier Holly Brooks during the annual Ski to Sea Race at Mount Baker Ski Area Sunday morning, May 29, 2011.

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B.J. Christenson of Team Aeromech ,left congratulates Barron Heating runner Joseph Gray after Gray won the running leg in the annual Ski to Sea Race on Mount Baker Highway, east of Bellingham, Sunday, May 26, 2013

Barron Heating wins Ski to Sea; Beavers Tree Service tops in county

Barron Heating won the 2013 Ski to Sea race Sunday, May 26. Its kayaker finished the seventh and final leg of the relay race well ahead of all other competition.

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Bellingham buys land to spur Bakerview development in area Costco is considering

BELLINGHAM - The city is moving ahead on the purchase of 33 acres of real estate for stormwater facilities and wetlands mitigation that would help to speed up development along West Bakerview Road west of Northwest Avenue.
SKI TO SEA

Not competing? Pick a spot to watch Ski to Sea race

Those who aren't competing in this year's Ski to Sea race still can turn out to watch the action at various points or just head to the Fairhaven Festival not far from the finish line.
LOCAL NEWS

What's closed in Whatcom County for Memorial Day

Government offices and schools will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Grocery stores, Bellis Fair, most retail stores and restaurants will be open. Some smaller stores will be closed.
LOCAL NEWS

Silver Reef, Ferndale chamber to host border expo

LUMMI RESERVATION - A cross-border expo next month will feature more than 60 vendors and two educational sessions aimed at cross-border business and real estate investment.
LOCAL NEWS

Road work: Works nears completion on Northwest Ave. roundabout

The Public Works Department said the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of May 28-31, 2013, to accommodate construction and repair. No crews are scheduled to work Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
LOCAL NEWS

Several Memorial Day events set in Whatcom County

Whatcom County offers several Memorial Day options to honor the men and women who have served their country. These Monday, May 27, ceremonies are open to the public and free to attend.

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WINDOW ON MY WORLD

Ferndale woman turns grief over dog to fundraiser for Whatcom Humane Society

A Ferndale family turned their grief over losing their beloved dog into Boomer's Buddies, a team entered in The Human Race that raises money for the Whatcom Humane Society.

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CRIME

Investigator: Tossed cigarette started Bellingham condo fire

BELLINGHAM - A smoldering cigarette sparked a condominium fire Sunday morning, May 26, displacing four Sehome neighborhood residents, according to the Bellingham Fire Department.

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SKAGIT BRIDGE COLLAPSE

DOT changes detours around Skagit River bridge

The Washington Transportation Department says it has made another change in the detour routes around the collapsed Skagit River bridge in Mount Vernon.
SKAGIT BRIDGE COLLAPSE

NTSB: Skagit River bridge collapse should prompt review

The collapse of an interstate highway bridge in northern Washington state should be a wake-up call that prompts an expansive safety review, according to National Transportation Safety Board officials.