Local
1 day ago
Flood mitigation project set to begin on Iowa Street
Drivers will see temporary detours and road closures at night for about two weeks starting Monday.
1 day ago
Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season
It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.
2 days ago
Flood aid now available for Whatcom County families with young children
December's flooding is estimated to have impacted more than 100 children ages 5 and under in the county.
2 days ago
Proposed Point Roberts campground receives permit approval
Neighbors raised concerns over environmental, public safety impacts to the area.
2 days ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing on permanently eliminating parking minimums
An interim ordinance has currently suspended requirements for how many parking spaces must be developed in the city.
2 days ago
Big events in Bellingham lead to road closures through the weekend
Those roads will reopen to all traffic by Sunday morning.
3 days ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding overdue hiker
55-year-old Steven Dorsett was last heard from leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24.
3 days ago
Newly-rebuilt Sudden Valley fire station nearing return
The station has been closed since January 2024 after frozen pipes caused a massive water leak.
3 days ago
FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Center in Sumas closing after July 10
Those affected by December's flooding can receive in-person help to receive federal or state aid.
3 days ago
WA Board of Education considers new course requirement for graduating seniors
Superintendent Chris Reykdal has proposed a postsecondary launch course, intending to prime graduates for their futures.
3 days ago
Anthony’s Restaurants mourns loss of founder Budd Gould
Gould started the company in 1973 and expanded it to over two dozen locations across the state, including Bellingham.
3 days ago
Luna Fire grows to seven acres in east Whatcom County
Two other minor blazes in the North Cascades National Park were fully contained over the weekend.
3 days ago
Man dies after boat capsizes in Bellingham Bay
Coast Guard crews were alerted to the incident Saturday, July 4 at around 6 p.m.
3 days ago
Paving begins on SR 534 in south Skagit County
The project is currently on track to be finished by late August.
3 days ago
AG’s office settles two lawsuits against Block, Cash App
In addition to the monetary settlement, Block has also agreed to make changes to their policies and stop making misleading claims about their services.
4 days ago
Whatcom County home prices hold steady in spring
Average days on the market rose in nearly every area of the county.
4 days ago
Appeals court upholds Lummi Island ferry fare rulings
The court affirmed a Whatcom County judge's split decision in a Lummi Island resident's challenge to how fares were calculated.
4 days ago
Lynden residents to vote on property tax increase in November
The rate hike would cost an extra $300 per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.
4 days ago
Forest Service announces road closures at Baker Lake, Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Road will be open to pedestrian traffic at the Forest Service's discretion.
5 days ago
Fireworks injuries jump in Whatcom County over 4th of July weekend
The local increase coincided with a similar trend seen at Harborview Medical Center.
