Good morning, Bellingham.

Bellingham Public Schools will close Carl Cozier and Columbia elementary schools for the 2027-28 school year pending board approval.

Carl Cozier students will join Sunnyland and Wade King while Columbia students will attend Alderwood to save roughly $2.2 million amid enrollment declines and budget cuts.

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake was felt across the central Puget Sound region with over 5,100 shaking reports from residents in areas including Olympia and Marysville.

The quake struck near Bremerton at 2:06 p.m. & no damage or injuries were reported, though authorities noted a chance of aftershocks.

Washington officials settled a monopoly suit with Corteva Inc (costing $35 million) to end its loyalty program that kept pesticide prices high.

The 10-year agreement is expected to lower costs for farmers.

Lynden senior Finley Parcher, who averaged 22 points per game, announced today on social media that she will join UCLA after leading her team to three straight state titles and a 75-game win streak.

Lynden senior Finley Parcher today committed to join UCLA after leading her basketball team to three state titles and a 75-game win streak; ESPN ranked her No. 21 in the country for the Class of 2027.