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The North Division defeated the South 5-3 in the West Coast League All-Star Game, marking their second consecutive win. Bells pitcher Devyn Hernandez delivered a perfect inning, while the team celebrated in front of over 3,300 fans at Joe Martin Field. The Bells will play a three-game series against the Victoria HarbourCats starting tomorrow.
A California man’s son faces charges after admitting to taking $20,000 from his father's residence, linked to a local fraud scheme. The father, Xiaobun Zhou, is accused of bilking over $100,000 from a resident in Whatcom County. The son was arrested on July 8 and released on bond two days later.
Bellingham will host the third annual PNW Climate Week from July 16 to July 25, featuring workshops and community conversations across over 10 cities. Local businesses, including Pumped Goods and Café Velo, will lead events aimed at fostering environmental collaboration and awareness.
Whatcom County voters will receive ballots for a special election featuring two proposed levies and several contested public office races. Ballots must be returned by August 5 to be counted. Candidate races include challenges for Port Commissioner and county council positions.
Paul Bittner, 43, pleaded guilty to assaulting a Black child in a racially motivated attack in Bellingham, WA. The incident, which occurred near the police station, left the child with injuries, including a chipped tooth. Bittner received a sentence of over three years in prison and will undergo a year and a half of community custody.
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to expand the number of commissioners, allowing voters to decide in November. Bobby Briscoe opposed the measure, citing the need for more public input, while Carly James noted strong support for expansion from constituents.
Bellingham hosts the West Coast League All-Star Game tonight, featuring five Bells players. The game will showcase the North Division against the South, with first pitch at 6:35 PM from Joe Martin Field. Meanwhile, the MLB All-Star Game concluded with the National League winning in a dramatic home run swing-off.
Veronica North, a rising pop artist from Whatcom County, will perform at Downtown Sounds in Bellingham this summer. After relocating to pursue music, she gained momentum following a successful headlining show at the Wild Buffalo. North aims to spread kindness at her performances and recently released her second album, "Home To Me."
Congressional leaders demand the release of a Honduran mother and her four U.S. citizen children held in ICE custody in Ferndale. A federal judge issued an emergency restraining order to prevent their deportation while pending immigration documents are finalized.
Dan Erickson, a Western Washington University graduate and creator of the TV series "Severance," received an Emmy nomination. The show garnered a total of 27 nominations this year, adding to its previous two Emmy wins. The 77th Emmys will air on September 14.