Strict lease, small apartment, no tools — these renter-friendly solutions still add real storage, privacy and style.

Japanese head spas went viral on TikTok and now U.S. salon waitlists are full. Here is what to know.

“Scientific research has finally caught up with old-world wisdom in realizing that we need to build resilience to stress.”

Check your refrigerator.

Design editors have a wave of cheap, reversible fixes hiding on the walls, doors and fridge sides you've already paid for.

Designers say the humble kitchen basin is quietly turning into a prep hub — and remodelers are rethinking what counts as counter space.

The rapper’s release date was changed yet again.

WDFW reopens winter crabbing, but two popular Puget Sound marine areas are not included.

Check out these local events this month.

Bellingham officials said they crafted the ordinance because kratom products are widely available and mostly unregulated.

Your weekly roundup of new restaurants, shops and local events coming soon to Bellingham and Whatcom County.

With gas prices up, regular customers should take a look.

The point guard's reasons for taking a pay cut are more relatable than you may think.

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday Israel will get to the "root" of the co-pilot who engaged in a foiled attempt to crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight and that Israel will "possibly" be participating in the probe into the incident.

Brenda Doreen Wilder-Brown was arrested May 16 and charged with two counts of attempted premeditated first-degree murder.

The safest retirement instinct is the one draining portfolios fastest.

TISLA Founder Betsy Mayotte decodes the alarming new federal student loan data and what it means for millions of borrowers.

The package was labeled with the same number seen in other recent washups, the sheriff’s office said.

Once defined by the mall, brands like Abercrombie and Hollister are finding new fans while growing up with the shoppers who loved them first.

Japanese haircare is about to be everywhere and here is what to buy at Ulta and Target right now.

Designers and reviewers are quietly pointing to a handful of low-lift swaps — think portable lamps, sunrise alarms and a smarter family calendar — that shift how a room feels without a renovation.

A customer made a Tiktok post showing the “potential pest contaminant.”

What are the fall 2026 fashion trends in outwear? Funnel-neck jackets, suede, and military coats are popping up across brands.

200 Tri-City casino workers in Pasco, Kennewick possibly affected.

The plant was marketed as a “low-maintenance” option for gardeners.

The hearing went beyond its scheduled two-hour time.

It’s Food Waste Prevention Week across the globe.

Stairs are the most commonly reported problem, followed by bathrooms. Both can be addressed before a crisis hits.

The Department of Health has closed recreational harvest of shellfish on Bellingham Bay, including Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

The “Twin Peaks” star is one of the biggest celebrities from Yakima.

“It’s been an incredible ride, and we’re grateful for all the people who have supported us.”

NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The artificial intelligence boom has arrived in the riskiest corners of US credit markets, where leery lenders are demanding more compensation to fund borrowers whose future earnings remain largely unproven.

MADRID, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and France's President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday for Britain rejoining the EU, and agreed Europe must strengthen its trade defences against China.

The longtime buffet chain closed several locations in 2026, leaving some communities without restaurants that have served local diners for generations.

As the last three months of the year approach, Arizona-based coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee is planning to expand.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason, announced a New Heights tailgate is coming to Arrowhead Stadium.

Our outdoors reporter hiked Mount Rainier’s Skyline Trail over the weekend and may have concluded that fall is the best time to do it.

Problems with recalled products range from fire risks to tipping hazards.

The recalled products can sicken people as well as dogs and cats.

The new location will be the company’s fourth Washington coffee shop.

The event, sponsored by Indivisible Bellingham, will be free and open to the public.

The fried chicken chain operates more than 800 stores across 17 states.

One Goldman Sachs note put a price tag on the AI boom, and Meta's founder paid first.

The celebrity chef is in the Kansas City area filming an episode for “Kitchen Nightmares.”

The diagnosis for Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal was shared Monday following a scary neck injury on Sunday.

The “Peacemaker” star visited a few coffee shops in downtown Bellingham this week.

The Mexican restaurant chain continues operating 10 locations.

The selloff says less about gold than about a rival that now pays investors to sit still.

Florida has executed a 77-year-old death row inmate in the state's third execution this month.

Spokeswoman: No decision has been made about school closures, and the district cannot discriminate among potential tenants or buyers.