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Sea-Tac Airport braces for record breaking weekend

70,000 people expected to depart Friday and 170,000 to pass through airport over weekend
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La Conner joins bag banning bandwagon

Commercial plastic bag use will be phased out for most La Conner businesses
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High temperatures expected before official start of summer

Forecasters calling for temperatures in the 80’s throughout Whatcom County
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Bright object spotted over Whidbey Island said to be helicopter searchlight

Suspicions abound when photo taken of night sky over Whidbey Island looks like missile launch

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Man turns self in to Bellingham Police after child molestation investigation

Investigators interviewed 3-year-old girl who was known to the man
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Telegraph Road Townhomes project brings affordable housing solution to Bellingham

Groundbreaking for 54 home development across from Unity Church is next week
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Seattle police sergeant found guilty of prolonged sex crimes against two daughters

Daniel Amador, convicted Wednesday of child molestation, child rape and incest, served 21 years with SPD
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Processional and public service will honor fallen firefighter John Swobody

Saturday morning will see many fire department vehicles southbound on I-5
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Average Washington renter needs $27 hourly wage to afford apartment, study says

Whatcom County slightly more affordable than statewide average
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UPDATE: Rep. David Sawyer resigns chairmanship but stays in legislature after harassment investigation

Investigation found Sawyer made “inappropriate and offensive” text messages
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