Rules of the Road: Rise of high-speed electric unicycles one wheel short of a good idea
You can buy a street-legal electric unicycle, but it’s not what you described. The law permits electric one-wheeled vehicles ...
Whatcom County restaurant scene saw one newcomer, one closure announcement in January
No new restaurants opened in Bellingham last month, though Whatcom County did welcome one new eatery — Chispita de Sabor in Suma. No restaurants closed their doors, but the owners of longtime downtown ...
Tri-City student honored by Congress for a tracking app for farmers. Why it’s needed
It’s a “free resource for hobbyist gardeners all the way up to industrial farmers, because every crop saved is a step towards ...
Pasco nonprofit sues WA Attorney General over unvaccinated workers fired during pandemic
It was filed on behalf of 10 former employees by the nonprofit Silent Majority Foundation, based in Pasco and directed by ...
Babies choked on a Gerber product recalled in 45 states. Publix and all Walmarts involved
Choking children, at least one of whom wound up in the emergency room, caused Gerber to issue a sweeping recall of Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks.
New ranking names the ‘most charming small town’ in every US state. Here are the PNW towns
HGTV recently published a list of the “most charming” small towns in the U.S., naming one for each state. Here are the three ...
Thinking about retiring? New study ranks WA among the five worst states for retirement
All 50 states were ranked based on key metrics, including retirement-friendliness, financial factors and access to quality ...
Whatcom County sees first substantial snow of winter; accumulations expected through Monday
Snow began falling about 7 a.m. Saturday in areas south and east of Bellingham, the first substantial snowfall of the winter ...
Men snatch sweet kitten from a PetSmart in WA. Then cops track Booberry Matcha down
Two men stole a sweet and cuddly gray kitten from a PetSmart in Washington, worrying workers and the community until police ...
Staffing, program cuts possible again for Bellingham schools as $15M shortfall looms
Forty-two Bellingham Public Schools teachers were not hired back for the 2023-24 school year as a result of the district’s ...
Dear Raiders fans: Unboxing your new coach? Here’s a handy Pete Carroll user’s manual
It’s important to understand that when your Pete Carroll is asked a question, he’s going to tell you what he hopes will ...
Weather update: Snow is heading for Whatcom County, possibly more than initial estimate
In an online briefing Wednesday, the weather service said the most likely lowland snow scenario for the Whatcom County ...