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6 days ago
Hands Across the Water flotilla kicks off this weekend in the Salish Sea
The three days of festivities include fireside stories with local historians and Indigenous leaders, a soccer game, live music and more.
6 days ago
Allegiant Airlines to end service at LAX after 17 years
With the cancellation of the Los Angeles route, Bellingham International Airport will only offer six nonstop destinations in the new year including service to Hollywood Burbank Airport.
7 days ago
Where to pick apples and celebrate the fall season in Whatcom County
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The first day of fall is Monday, Sept. 22 and that means it’s peak apple…
7 days ago
Boundary Bay Brewery celebrates 30 years of business with final block party this weekend
The Bellingham Farmer's Market is cohosting with the long-standing brewery, creating an all-ages beer garden that features chef demos, vendors and live music.
7 days ago
City of Bellingham to host public hearing for latest draft of ‘the Bellingham Plan’
The plan will guide the city's growth over the next 20 years and tackles key topics such as housing, jobs, transportation and climate resilience.
7 days ago
Washington, other western states release vaccine recommendations ahead of flu season
The states say their recommendations are informed by trusted medical organizations and prioritize science, safety and transparency.
1 week ago
Man arrested following high-speed race on I-5 in Bellingham
Bellingham Police used a drone and a K9 team to track the 21-year-old suspect down and arrest him.
1 week ago
Bellingham City Council approves shelter guidelines, discusses land annexation near Squalicum High School and more this week
The council also voted unanimously to move forward with consideration of a new, one-tenth of one percent sales tax that would fund the city's criminal justice services.
1 week ago
WDFW closes all fishing on the North Fork Nooksack River
Recent surveys by the state Department of Ecology have found that endangered Chinook are still active on spawning ground in the North Fork.
1 week ago
Shoreline project to limit access at Boulevard Park this fall
The city expects the project to be complete by spring 2026.
1 week ago
Bellingham Technical College receives scholarship grant for parenting aerospace students
The funds will support those students with childcare services so they're able to focus more on their studies.
1 week ago
Lynden School Board proposes day of remembrance, nonviolence for Charlie Kirk
In addition to the new date designation, the resolution also supports the creation of debate clubs and other opportunities for students to engage in civil discourse.
1 week ago
Environmental groups call on Whatcom County to take a closer look at Ferndale energy facility
The group says rising vessel traffic in the Salish Sea poses a higher risk of accidents and adds more underwater noise and pollution that can harm marine life, such as endangered Southern Resident orcas.
1 week ago
Skagit County woman sentenced for trafficking wildlife body parts
The woman was charged after purchasing waterfowl carcasses and black bear parts from an undercover agent.
1 week ago
City of Bellingham to remove dead trees on Lakeway Drive
Work will be done to remove the trees on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to avoid major commuting hours.
1 week ago
Whatcom Fire District 7 places levy lid lift measure on November ballot
The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.
1 week ago
Washington has highest gas prices in the U.S., Whatcom County prices continue to rise
Prices in Whatcom County and across the state have jumped an average of 20 cents per gallon over the past week.
1 week ago
Work at Padden Creek fish passage project could extend into overnight hours
The request for a noise ordinance was approved by the council's Public Works and Natural Resources Committee and will be brought before the City Council on Monday night for final approval.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County finalizes four contractors to design, build new jail in Ferndale
Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest.
2 weeks ago
Pair of Ferndale businesses announce closures
A bookstore and a bar in Ferndale have announced they are closing up for good in the near future.
