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Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Exit Fest, Lynden Music Festival, Blaine Oyster Fest and more this weekend in Whatcom County

From Bellingham to Lynden to Blaine, the region is loaded with events for the whole family this weekend.

10 hours ago in

Western Washington University sees drop in enrollment

That's roughly 300 less than last year's incoming class, marking the third straight fall of declining enrollment following a post-pandemic surge.

10 hours ago in

State officials voice concerns over harassment of signature gatherers

Conservative political action committee Let's Go Washington says its group has been the target of harassment, vandalism and theft while gathering signatures for its two new initiatives.

14 hours ago in Sports

Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals

The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.

11 hours ago in

Whatcom County warns of potential listeria contamination in ready-to-eat meals

Anyone who may have the affected products in their fridge or freezer should throw it away or return it to where they bought it. 

14 hours ago in National

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.

15 hours ago in Music

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer

"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."

17 hours ago in

Local authorities search for missing U.S. citizen last seen near Canadian border

Anyone who may have seen him over the past two years is asked to contact White Rock RCMP. 

21 hours ago in Sports

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

21 hours ago in Sports

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.

21 hours ago in Sports

Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.

22 hours ago in World

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?

1 day ago in

Whatcom County approves lease for severe weather shelter

County Health and Community Services adds that they're still hiring on-call shelter attendants, including lead positions.

1 day ago in

Lynden City Council considers sales tax increase ordinance

If approved by the council, Lynden's expected fiscal impact would be up to $400,000 in a year and the tax would go into effect in January.

1 day ago in

Port of Bellingham plans to boost economy in Point Roberts

Port staff will present the strategy to a community advisory committee in Point Roberts on Oct. 16 before getting feedback from residents.

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9 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Exit Fest, Lynden Music Festival, Blaine Oyster Fest and more this weekend in Whatcom County

From Bellingham to Lynden to Blaine, the region is loaded with events for the whole family this weekend.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.

15 hours ago in Music

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer

"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.