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Volunteers sought to help clean up firework debris at local beaches Sunday
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (498+ words) Organizers of the annual fireworks clean-up efforts along Whatcom County beaches are looking for volunteers for this year's event, set for Sunday, July 5. The day after the Fourth of July is one of the dirtiest days for beaches in the…...
The benefits shift: What small businesses need to know
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (717+ words) For small businesses, these insights present a challenge and an opportunity. But the upside is when small businesses help their employees understand their benefits, it can build trust, improve retention and help people see the full value of their compensation....
Whatcom County Sheriff seeking public's help in finding missing Canadian hiker
23+ hour, 31+ min ago (108+ words) Bellingham Herald The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing hiker from Canada. Gursimran Singh (or Rhandhawa), 43, was expected back in British Columbia three days ago, WCSO said. His last known location was the…...
Rewind: Downtown safety, mall additions, school districts sued, pastor arrested
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (12+ words) Bellingham Herald...
A guide to secure voting software and compliance for credit unions
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (906+ words) Regulatory scrutiny around election integrity is crucial. The potential for data breaches, incorrect election results, and noncompliance can have significant consequences for credit unions. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) conducts comprehensive audits that focus on governance and voting procedures....
The financial wake-up call most people in their 30s aren't getting
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1107+ words) There's no sugarcoating it. If you don't have a strong financial foundation in your 30s, you're in for a lifetime of difficulty. But don't worry - even if you feel behind right now, there's plenty of time to catch up. Credit Ninja…...
UPDATE: The current wind advisory will expire at 11 p. m.
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (103+ words) Bellingham Herald The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. The advisory was in place for Eastern Columbia River…...
Wind advisory in place for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington until Sunday night
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (102+ words) The NWS Pendleton OR released a wind advisory at 2: 23 p. m. on Sunday in effect until 11 p. m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. The NWS informs, "West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph." "Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects....
Washington elections officials awaiting US Supreme Court rulings on mail-in ballots
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (634+ words) Two court cases could change election rules for voters in Washington, where ballots are cast by mail rather than at a polling place. A second case is a multistate lawsuit that challenges an executive order by President Donald Trump requiring…...
Dairy Queen adds new Blizzard Cups, "patriotic" slushie. Find Bellingham stores
1+ week, 7+ min ago (365+ words) Dairy Queen is unveiling a trio of new Blizzard Cup flavors, just in time for summer, The national fast food chain is also introducing a "patriotic" Stars & Stripes slushie for a limited time only, the company said in a June…...