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2 days ago
Washington ranks first in highest dining cost in continental U.S.
Seattle ranked second behind San Francisco as the priciest major cities in the country.
2 days ago
City limits public access at Boulevard Park as restoration continues
The project is expected to last through the end of December, and some restoration work will continue through spring 2026.
3 days ago
More illnesses linked to recalled products of Ferndale creamery
The state Department of Health says that 10 people have now gotten sick from E. coli after consuming recalled products from Twin Sisters Creamery.
3 days ago
New details released regarding Lynden ICE arrest
CBP spokesperson Givens adds that the man is a documented Sureño gang member from Mexico, who has a prior immigration arrest from 2016.
3 days ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office detective alleges gender discrimination, harassment within agency
The female detective is seeking $30 million in damages from the county.
4 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Holiday shopping, a local play and live music this weekend in Whatcom County
Get a head start on your holiday shopping or see some live music this weekend at one of these events in Whatcom County.
4 days ago
Two people arrested in connection to drug operation in Whatcom County
Members of SWAT, Homeland Security, and the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on a residence near Everson.
4 days ago
Chance to view northern lights over Whatcom County tonight, cloudy weather permitting
Cloudy and rainy conditions are expected to continue in Whatcom County tonight, but some partial visibility may be on the menu for some county residents.
4 days ago
Whatcom County, City of Bellingham seek public input on protecting forests near Lake Whatcom
The Forest Management Plan, once approved, would remain in effect until 2029.
4 days ago
City of Bellingham opens design submissions for new waterfront skatepark
They're hoping to have a completed design by early 2026, but there's no estimated opening date for the park yet.
4 days ago
Mt. Baker Imaging responds to cyberattack nine months after it occured
It adds that it has no evidence that the compromised information was used maliciously, but has still added extra security measures to prevent it from happening again.
5 days ago
Sew Inspired Fabrics announces opening date for new Bellingham fabric store
The Fairhaven shop will be located on Harris Avenue and will cater to eco-conscious sewing needs as well as education and community for sewists in Bellingham.
6 days ago
WSDOT details updates to the upcoming Guide Meridian resurfacing project
According to WSDOT, anywhere between 35,000 and 52,000 vehicles use the Guide each day.
6 days ago
Sedro-Woolley Police pursuit ends in drug bust arrest
Sedro-Woolley Police say that an officer pulled over a van whose driver was suspected of having active arrest warrants Saturday evening.
6 days ago
Overdue SNAP payments sent out to eligible Washington residents
Eligible residents receive their benefits on the same day each month in Washington, and Gov. Ferguson says the state plans to stay on schedule with payments for the rest of the month.
6 days ago
Repaving on I-5 to cause overnight slowdowns, commercial filming on SR 542 to close both lanes
WSDOT adds that these are the final closures needed to complete their 10-mile-long repaving project from Blaine to Ferndale.
6 days ago
Lynden Heritage Museum suffers minimal damage following interior fire
The museum is closed until Wednesday as the cleanup of the office space and parts of the library will continue throughout the week.
6 days ago
Veterans Day events in Whatcom County happening this week
According to the Whatcom County Veterans Program, there are over 13,800 veterans in the county.
6 days ago
Two people arrested after car chase ending in Bellingham
The 40-year-old male driver and the 36-year-old female passenger both have active warrants out of California and remain in custody at the Whatcom County Jail.
6 days ago
Skagit County approves 0.1% public safety sales tax
Skagit County expects the sales tax to generate between $4 and 4.5 million in annual revenue.
