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Verizon plans to lay off 165 employees across Washington state, including 11 in Bellingham, starting January 23, 2026. The layoffs result from a consolidation and restructuring of operations at various locations, including the Meridian Street site, which will be handed over to an agent.
The Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham, WA, will host its 102nd Thanksgiving dinner on November 27 from noon to 3 p.m. at their F Street location, offering a meal to anyone in need. The organization seeks 75 volunteers and welcomes donations to support the event.
A Washington resident died after contracting the world’s first case of a rare bird flu strain. The individual, an older adult with underlying health conditions, had been hospitalized for weeks. Health officials monitor others exposed to the person's backyard flock, but the public risk remains low.
Bellingham City Council approved a settlement to enhance emissions controls at the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. The agreement addresses violations by the Northwest Clean Air Agency and mandates the installation of additional air pollution controls over the next five years.
A federal judge has ruled to protect four public service agencies from federal funding cuts, ensuring their operations can continue without financial threats. This decision is significant for local services that rely heavily on federal support.
Lane closures on I-5 and the Guide Meridian this week may disrupt commutes in Bellingham. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced lane closures for guardrail repair and construction from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, and overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Wednesday.
Edgar Gonzalez Barragan, 32, faces federal charges for robbing Silver Reef Casino Resort and two other tribal casinos in Washington. He allegedly threatened a cashier with a gun during the robbery on August 3 and is linked to additional attempted robberies within a nine-day span. Barragan was arrested after a bank heist in Shoreline on August 11.
Sam Darnold threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Tennessee Titans 30-24. The win marked the Seahawks' fifth victory in six games and helped them secure the first wild-card spot in the NFC playoff chase. Seattle improved to 8-3 overall, remaining strong on the road with a 5-1 record.
Washington fines BP nearly $4 million for a gasoline spill near Conway, with a $3.8 million penalty and an additional $800,000 reimbursement request for cleanup costs. The leak, traced to a corroded pipeline component, resulted in over 21,000 gallons of gasoline contaminating a stream and briefly closing a local school.
A wintry weather system is set to impact holiday travel in Whatcom County, Washington, starting Tuesday. Forecasters predict snow accumulation exceeding six inches in the Cascade passes, potentially causing travel delays, particularly from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.