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The Seattle Mariners host the Milwaukee Brewers tonight, aiming to halt the Brewers' 10-game win streak. Seattle comes off a series win against the Houston Astros but remains four games behind in the AL West standings. Coverage begins at 5:30 PM with first pitch at 6:40 PM.
Bellingham City Council will hold public hearings on the development of Barkley’s Urban Village on Monday night. The Talbot Group proposes rezoning the area for mixed use, including an eight-story central core and open space, aiming to enhance community resources.
A brush fire near I-5 in Smokey Point led to the temporary closure of all northbound lanes this afternoon. The fire, which started at a rest area near Arlington Municipal Airport, caused the area to close before reopening shortly after 3 p.m. Northbound I-5 lanes reopened around 4:15 p.m., but details on the fire's size and containment status remain unclear.
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a swimming advisory for Bay View State Park due to high levels of fecal bacteria detected in the water. Residents are advised to avoid contact with the water to prevent potential health risks, especially for children.
Washington's LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has shut down, raising concerns over support for marginalized youth in crisis. The Washington State Department of Health reassures that help remains available through the general 988 Lifeline, which provides 24/7 access to crisis counselors.
Voters in Blaine will decide this November whether to de-annex approximately 570 acres of undeveloped land in the city's eastern region. The city council aims to replace this land, which consists of forested wetlands, with urban growth areas near Semiahmoo. A 60% supermajority is required for the proposal to pass.
Christian Walker's sixth-inning solo homer led the Houston Astros to an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners, avoiding a series sweep on July 20. The Astros overcame a three-run deficit, highlighted by a pivotal overturned call at the plate that kept their lead intact.
Two Bellingham businesses, Sugar and Co. and Ponderosa Beer and Books, announced their closures this summer. Sugar and Co. will cease operations on July 25, while Ponderosa Beer and Books plans to close at the end of August, celebrating its community with a farewell party.
Bellingham’s South Bay Trail will close for 18 months as construction begins on the Fairhaven Center, a development featuring 200 residential units and commercial space. A detour will be established to maintain access between Taylor Dock and Fairhaven during the closure. The trail will reopen once construction is complete.
The Port of Bellingham proposes expanding its Board of Commissioners from three to five members and seeks community input on the matter. Whatcom County residents can submit "For" or "Against" statements for the upcoming Nov. 4 general election. Committee applications are due by 4 p.m. on July 23.