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3 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.

3 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.

4 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. 

4 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. 

5 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.

7 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. 

7 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. 

7 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. 

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3 days ago in National

College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say

Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U", has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.