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Former Sheriff’s Office detective sues Whatcom County for harassment, retaliation

Det. Samantha Robinson alleges a decade of sexual harassment and discrimination in the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Washington

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM

Washington

Former top White House lawyer from Richland resigns over Epstein files

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks GM admits ‘I lost it’ about Kenneth Walker on parade day. So what now?

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM

Local

Downtown Bellingham breakfast restaurant shuts down after brief stint

February 24, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Washington

WA Rep. Michelle Valdez announces she won’t seek reelection for state House

February 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM

Washington

5 dead in Pierce County after stabbing on Key Peninsula, shots fired by deputy

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Washington

Which of WA’s federal lawmakers will skip State of the Union? ‘He is anti-Black’

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Local

Interfaith walk for peace through downtown Bellingham inspired by Buddhist monks

February 24, 2026 at 1:08 PM

Local

Bellingham community members join together for silent interfaith peace walk

February 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM

Washington

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

Updated February 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Politics & Government

New Electric Avenue bridge mostly funded, but a lengthy closure will be required

Updated February 24, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Washington

How did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal count

February 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Washington

Firm accused of illegally recruiting 500 Mexican workers to Eastern WA

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM

Crime

Lummi Nation authorities make two arrests in human trafficking investigation

February 24, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Washington

Most popular restaurants in Washington? See Yelp’s top 10 picks for February

February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Washington

Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Washington

WA residents spend less income on groceries than most of the US. Here’s how much

February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Business

Goldman Sachs resets Microsoft stock forecast

Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:26 PM

National

Coast Guard intercepts 6 vessels, apprehends 82 suspected migrants over the weekend

Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM

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Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM

World

Per-borrower household debt tops 97.39 million won as rules tighten

Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM

National

Man takes plea deal, sentenced in 2024 Juneteenth mass shootout in Oakland

Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM

National

Nevada congressional members attending, boycotting Trump's State of the Union

Updated February 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM

World

South Korea food firms expand cutbacks as profits slide

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM

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Former Sheriff’s Office detective sues Whatcom County for harassment, retaliation

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How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

Former top White House lawyer from Richland resigns over Epstein files

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Downtown Bellingham breakfast restaurant shuts down after brief stint

WA Rep. Michelle Valdez announces she won’t seek reelection for state House

5 dead in Pierce County after stabbing on Key Peninsula, shots fired by deputy

Which of WA’s federal lawmakers will skip State of the Union? ‘He is anti-Black’

Interfaith walk for peace through downtown Bellingham inspired by Buddhist monks

Bellingham community members join together for silent interfaith peace walk

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

New Electric Avenue bridge mostly funded, but a lengthy closure will be required

How did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal count

Firm accused of illegally recruiting 500 Mexican workers to Eastern WA

Lummi Nation authorities make two arrests in human trafficking investigation

Most popular restaurants in Washington? See Yelp’s top 10 picks for February

Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

WA residents spend less income on groceries than most of the US. Here’s how much

Goldman Sachs resets Microsoft stock forecast

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