Local
21 hours ago
Effects of record diesel prices starting to set in
Alaska Airlines is among several major U.S. carriers that are increasing their fees for checked bags as a result.
21 hours ago
BRIEF: Man accused of sneaking meth into Whatcom County Jail faces additional charges
Bellingham Police say that the 27-year-old man was arrested early Thursday, April 9 on suspicion of DUI.
22 hours ago
BRIEF: Fire displaces family of six in Bow
Firefighters from the Samish Way Station worked with Skagit Co. Fire District 14 for over four hours to fight the flames.
22 hours ago
Sedro-Woolley welcomes in new mayor
The city council voted Wednesday to appoint JoEllen Kesti to the position.
24 hours ago
WWU, WTA nearing agreement for student transportation
Students pay for the service through an Active Transportation Fee, which will not increase as part of the latest deal.
24 hours ago
Legal action against millionaire’s tax continues
The coalition of business owners, farmers and industry associations that filed the lawsuit are backed by a legal team with the conservative nonprofit including Rob McKenna and Phil Talmadge.
1 day ago
I-5 northbound south of Bellingham set to reopen on April 16
WSDOT says that all lanes of I-5 northbound between North Lake Samish and Old Fairhaven Parkway are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.
2 days ago
Steady market, rising downtown vacancies in Bellingham to begin 2026
Downtown and Sunset Square combined for more than half of the vacant retail space in Bellingham.
2 days ago
Whatcom County reminds residents to be safe when eating locally
Anyone who suspects a food seller is operating illegally is asked to contact the Whatcom County Food Safety team.
2 days ago
Whatcom County, Ecology to hold office hours for water adjudication
There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.
2 days ago
Lummi Island Ferry dry dock postponed to fall
The three-week outage will likely take place between September and October.
2 days ago
Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham
Anyone with information on her location is asked to call 911.
2 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Beer Week begins, Rick Steves visits Bellingham, live music and more this weekend
Check out these events happening this weekend in Whatcom County.
3 days ago
Whatcom County housing market slows down in first quarter of 2026
Data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show fewer homes sold, and those that did took longer to find buyers.
3 days ago
Bellingham woman convicted of killing transient man
The 67-year-old will spend the next 23 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder.
3 days ago
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center awarded $10 million donation
The funds will go towards current projects, like the Peter Paulsen Pavilion, and future needs for the medical center.
3 days ago
Ferndale Police partner with nonprofit to offer community assistance funds
Officers will carry preloaded debit cards they can give to people for urgent, short-term needs.
3 days ago
Local medical providers seek blood donors in Whatcom County
It's asking the community to help out during a pair of upcoming blood drives next week.
3 days ago
Local police conduct extra patrols for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The majority of law enforcement agencies in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties will be participating in the patrol as part of a statewide effort.
3 days ago
Everson-Goshen Road reopens ahead of schedule
It comes as SR 544 is scheduled to close between Everson Bridge and Everson Elementary School starting next Wednesday, April 15. That will not reopen until mid-July as crews install new sidewalks.
