Good morning, Bellingham.

Yesterday, hundreds of residents, military personnel and first responders gathered at Peace Arch Park on the border to mark 25 years since Sept.

11 with a memorial ceremony. The event featured a motorcycle ride from local clubs, live radio coverage and shared moments of remembrance.

Washington students may soon have a new way to graduate if a proposal approved by the State Board of Education passes into law in 2027.

The FutureReady plan would add courses that focus on financial literacy, career readiness, and life skills while expanding technical education options.

The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a record-setting El Niño to bring warmer winter weather and more rain replacing mountain snow — a shift that may increase flooding and stress water supplies amid an ongoing drought.

Airo Fleet trains with improved seating, larger baggage and bicycle capacity, and enhanced Wi-Fi will begin service on Sept.

30 as part of Amtrak Cascades. One set will run between Seattle and Vancouver while another will run between Seattle and Eugene (local stops remain under review).

Prep football heats up in Whatcom County tonight as Bellingham hosts Sultan at Civic Stadium while Blaine High readies its Borderites’ game; local sports coverage begins at 7:00 p.m.