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Whatcom County Council requires more public notice before tax hikes
Any proposed increases will now be announced through several public channels.
Washington’s unemployment rate stays flat in June despite job gains
The state hasn't seen its seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate drop since November 2024.
Port of Bellingham Commission District 5 | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 5.
Port of Bellingham Commission District 4 | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 4.
WA Senate 42nd District | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Washington state Senate, 42nd District.
Whatcom County Prosecutor | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney.
Everything you need to know about fire impacts in northwest Washington, southern B.C.
Forecasted thunderstorms have also prompted a fire weather alert as we see a drop in air quality.
A piece of history: Bellingham Graffiti Rock divided among the masses | Whatcom Wanderings
I love it when a serendipitous moment completely alters the course of someone's day.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos
A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.
Spain upsets France, Arozarena and AL seek revenge in ASG, Bells back and more | Northwest Sports Update
Spain awaits the winner of Argentina-England in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA
Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.
Way Station sees high demand for support services in first year
The facility served nearly 1,400 people over its first year in downtown Bellingham.
‘Code Red’ issued for NW blood supply
Bloodworks NW needs at least 1,000 donors per day to re-up its supply to adequate levels.
Bellingham increases fee rates for fast-charging EV stations
City-operated Level 3 charging fees will increase while Level 2 rates remain unchanged.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
2 weeks ago in National
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in National
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
