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DIY Systems and Their Drawbacks

July 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  DIY projects can be great. Whether it is a backyard paver patio or a bathroom remodel, do-it yourself projects can save you a lot of money and get you the look that that you want given that you take adequate time and care. Unfortunately, they can also come with common errors that are hard... View Article

You’ll never believe what started this Bellingham-area fire

July 3, 2017 7:25 am Published by

BELLINGHAM Bright sunlight reflected into a potted plant likely started a fire that damaged a house in the Tweed Twenty neighborhood just outside Bellingham city limits Sunday morning. Neighbors rescued two dogs from inside the home at 1409 Lahti Drive about 11:25 a.m. They used a garden hose to fight the flames until North Whatcom... View Article

Lightning-caused fires active in 4 WA counties

June 28, 2017 5:00 am Published by

Residents are under evacuation orders due to lighting-sparked fires that are burning in four different Washington state counties. Chelan County Emergency Management warned residents of eight homes a level two evacuation notification for the Spartan Fire, which was last reported to be burning 4,397 acre southeast of Wenatchee. Level two means residents should be ready... View Article