Local
7 hours ago
Tributes to Dolly Parton focus on her love of reading
Whatcom Humane Society offers free books while OSPI pushes to restore Imagination Library funding.
8 hours ago
Bellingham council rejects challenge to proposed Edgemoor development
Council members say Protect Mud Bay Cliffs didn't show enough evidence that would overturn the Bellingham Hearing Examiner's June decision.
8 hours ago
New Bellingham park gets official name
Public comments and suggestions for the park were accepted earlier this year.
8 hours ago
Blaine School District joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media platforms
Blaine joins Bellingham Public Schools among hundreds of other school districts around the country.
10 hours ago
Hand recount underway in 42nd District race for state Senate
The recount is expected to take up to five days.
10 hours ago
Blaine School District to place $62 million bond for new middle school on February 2027 ballot
The bond is slightly less expensive than the proposals Blaine voters narrowly rejected twice in 2024.
11 hours ago
Man sentenced in 2023 Bellingham drive-by shooting
A co-conspirator was caught throwing the suspected weapon out a car window prior to their arrests.
11 hours ago
Public invited to weigh in on Roadless Rule repeal
The rule prohibits most construction of roads in national forests as well as timber harvesting.
15 hours ago
Shining a ‘Spotlight on Service’ | Contributed
The “Spotlight on Service” series was launched to shine a light on the variety of jobs and individuals who serve Whatcom County through the sheriff’s office.
1 day ago
WTA fare hikes take effect on Sept. 1
Eligible riders are encouraged to apply for a reduced fare card before the changes begin.
1 day ago
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by ongoing drought
Small businesses, private nonprofits and agricultural cooperatives from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
1 day ago
Air quality decreasing in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.
1 day ago
Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
1 day ago
Mount Vernon riverwalk closes for flood-related levee repair
That stretch of the riverwalk is expected to reopen sometime in late September.
1 day ago
Whatcom County hosting second annual Open House
Residents will have the opportunity to speak with officials and learn about the new jail.
4 days ago
Air quality rapidly declines in Whatcom County
Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.
4 days ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive
The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.
4 days ago
Bike ride through Whatcom, Skagit Counties may cause delays
Cyclists are travelling from Seattle to Vancouver in two days starting Saturday.
4 days ago
Fire weather watch issued for eastern Whatcom County
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to hit the region from late Friday night into Saturday evening.
4 days ago
Thieves steal van parts from Skagit Humane Society
The shelter was scheduled to transport some of their animals to Yakima.
