Monte reliever Damon Bird allowed back-to-back singles before getting Gesser to line out to Perry to end the game, sending Montesano to the state-championship game for the first time since 2013.

Bellingham Public Schools is making significant progress on construction and remodel projects across the district.

Three large cranes are expected to arrive overnight beginning June 1 to be disassembled at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal.