Scot Heisel
@heisel.bsky.social
Editor at @bellinghamherald.com in Washington. Previously all over the Pacific Northwest. Missoula native and University of Montana alum
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Just wow, Minneapolis.
January 23, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Just wow, Minneapolis.
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A reward of up to $10,000 is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in Besalynn James’ disappearance.
On 1-year anniversary of Lummi Nation elder’s disappearance, FBI announces reward
A reward of up to $10,000 is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in Besalynn James’ disappearance.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
A reward of up to $10,000 is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in Besalynn James’ disappearance.
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A cyclist travelling the Galbraith Mountain trail system reported being followed by one earlier this week.
Whatcom County cougar activity ramping up; here’s what to do during an encounter
A cyclist travelling the Galbraith Mountain trail system reported being followed by one earlier this week.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
A cyclist travelling the Galbraith Mountain trail system reported being followed by one earlier this week.
I just don't know how many more times I can handle someone complaining that an opinion piece is "slanted." Like, no shit, Sherlock. Have we just turned ignorant en masse?
January 14, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I just don't know how many more times I can handle someone complaining that an opinion piece is "slanted." Like, no shit, Sherlock. Have we just turned ignorant en masse?
I suspect a whole lotta young ones are suddenly learning what this song is about
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Ohio
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
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January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I suspect a whole lotta young ones are suddenly learning what this song is about
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi82...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi82...
#GiftLink We're chasing this compelling story, originally from @sanfordnate.bsky.social, about a city of Bellingham employee accused of using #AI to rig a competitive bidding process regarding a $2.7 million contract.
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Bellingham employee suspected of using AI to manipulate contract bid process
VertexOne of Houston eventually was awarded a five-year, $2.7 million contract for utilities billing software.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM
#GiftLink We're chasing this compelling story, originally from @sanfordnate.bsky.social, about a city of Bellingham employee accused of using #AI to rig a competitive bidding process regarding a $2.7 million contract.
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Almost daily I see someone on this site bemoaning the fact that "THE MEDIA" isn't covering something super important. And then I check Google news to find dozens of articles on the subject. 😕
January 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Almost daily I see someone on this site bemoaning the fact that "THE MEDIA" isn't covering something super important. And then I check Google news to find dozens of articles on the subject. 😕
What’s that Brad Pitt line from Moneyball?
“You think you know but you don’t”
“You think you know but you don’t”
January 6, 2026 at 5:56 AM
What’s that Brad Pitt line from Moneyball?
“You think you know but you don’t”
“You think you know but you don’t”
Combing through a stack of applications for our summer internship, and there's a clear winner in the Most Overused Word category: "Passion"
January 3, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Combing through a stack of applications for our summer internship, and there's a clear winner in the Most Overused Word category: "Passion"
Someone asked us to change a headline today, not because the headline was wrong but because a few people read it and misinterpreted it. The headline was clear. The article itself was even more clear. Newspapers are being held accountable for readers' lack of literacy/critical thinking/attention span
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Someone asked us to change a headline today, not because the headline was wrong but because a few people read it and misinterpreted it. The headline was clear. The article itself was even more clear. Newspapers are being held accountable for readers' lack of literacy/critical thinking/attention span
Great news for Pacific Northwest air travel
The new nonstop flights to the popular Pacific Northwest destination also will expand connecting flight opportunities.
Bellingham International Airport adding new nonstop flight to Portland
The new nonstop flights to the popular Pacific Northwest destination also will expand connecting flight opportunities.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Great news for Pacific Northwest air travel
Last week was all about Phillip Rivers. This week is all about Puka Nacua. Seahawks are on the stealthiest SB run in NFL history.
December 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Last week was all about Phillip Rivers. This week is all about Puka Nacua. Seahawks are on the stealthiest SB run in NFL history.
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Skagit River’s up to Mount Vernon’s flood wall
December 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Skagit River’s up to Mount Vernon’s flood wall
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County officials estimate as many as 1,500 people could be displaced.
Ferndale prepares for floodwaters as Nooksack River nears record depth
County officials estimate as many as 1,500 people could be displaced.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
County officials estimate as many as 1,500 people could be displaced.
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Parts of 14 Washington counties are under a flood watch, the National Weather Service says.
Atmospheric river storm soaks Western Washington. See flood risks, safety tips
Parts of 14 Washington counties are under a flood watch, the National Weather Service says.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Parts of 14 Washington counties are under a flood watch, the National Weather Service says.
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Skagit County has ordered Mount Vernon and upriver communities of Hamilton, Rockport, Marblemount and Concrete to evacuate to high ground as soon as possible.
Everyone in Skagit County living in the 100-year floodplain will likely receive an evacuation notice today.
Everyone in Skagit County living in the 100-year floodplain will likely receive an evacuation notice today.
December 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Skagit County has ordered Mount Vernon and upriver communities of Hamilton, Rockport, Marblemount and Concrete to evacuate to high ground as soon as possible.
Everyone in Skagit County living in the 100-year floodplain will likely receive an evacuation notice today.
Everyone in Skagit County living in the 100-year floodplain will likely receive an evacuation notice today.
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Mid-afternoon update at Snoqualmie Falls. Water levels are currently at 19.4 feet, nearly a foot and a half higher than yesterday!
Tomorrow morning it will make a run at the all-time record water level #wawx
Tomorrow morning it will make a run at the all-time record water level #wawx
December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Mid-afternoon update at Snoqualmie Falls. Water levels are currently at 19.4 feet, nearly a foot and a half higher than yesterday!
Tomorrow morning it will make a run at the all-time record water level #wawx
Tomorrow morning it will make a run at the all-time record water level #wawx
Whatcom County road closures
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Here are Whatcom County’s latest road closures as lowlands hit with minor flooding
Hannegan Road just outside of Lynden city limits reopened Tuesday night following a one-day closure.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Whatcom County road closures
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Preparing for flooding? Here’s where to get sandbags in Whatcom County
Free sandbags are available on a first come, first served basis at several locations in Whatcom County.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Residents in low-lying areas of Whatcom County were bracing for a repeat of devastation from 2020 and 2021 as the rain-swollen Nooksack River appeared ready to overflow its banks early Wednesday. #GiftArticle
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Low-lying areas of Whatcom County under imminent flood threat as Nooksack rises
County Executive Satal Sidhu signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday afternoon, a step that allows agencies to provide victim assistance.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Residents in low-lying areas of Whatcom County were bracing for a repeat of devastation from 2020 and 2021 as the rain-swollen Nooksack River appeared ready to overflow its banks early Wednesday. #GiftArticle
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Read more at: www.bellinghamherald.com/news/weather...
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The river peaked below flood stage Tuesday near Nugents Corner and is expected to peak again Friday at minor flood stage.
Nooksack River flooding likely as storm’s second round targets Whatcom County
The river peaked below flood stage Tuesday near Nugents Corner and is expected to peak again Friday at minor flood stage.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The river peaked below flood stage Tuesday near Nugents Corner and is expected to peak again Friday at minor flood stage.
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Funds bolster Unity Care NW’s pharmacy program, while Opportunity Council helps families avoid eviction.
Local nonprofits launch 2026 Extend-A-Hand campaign to help neighbors in need
Funds bolster Unity Care NW’s pharmacy program, while Opportunity Council helps families avoid eviction.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Funds bolster Unity Care NW’s pharmacy program, while Opportunity Council helps families avoid eviction.