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1 week ago
Bellingham acupuncturist accused of sexual misconduct with patients has license suspended
His license expired as of August following his initial suspension.
1 week ago
New online tool shows immunization data in Whatcom County
In Whatcom County, a higher percentage of people have gotten the COVID, flu and adult RSV vaccines than the state average.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Council approves lease for new sheriff’s office location
The move comes as conditions have worsened at the current Sheriff's Office workspace in the basement of the county jail. The space was not originally designed for that use and has what county executive Satpal Sidhu calls "substandard" conditions.
1 week ago
Swinomish Tribe expands their wellness service in Bellingham
didgʷálič's other mobile unit has been offering services six days a week at the Anne Deacon Center of Hope since late January.
1 week ago
Bellingham International Airport sees flight cancellations due to government shutdown
The Port of Bellingham is urging anyone flying out of BLI to check their flight status online before they head to the airport.
1 week ago
Skagit County officials identify body found 30 years ago near Chuckanut Drive
The Sheriff's Office says the man's family is deeply grateful to the Bow community and other parties involved for their dedication to the long-running case.
1 week ago
USDA resumes SNAP funding, thousands of Washington residents to see relief
Gov. Bob Ferguson says hundreds of thousands of Washington residents have begun receiving their food assistance payments.
1 week ago
Washington SNAP recipients to soon receive money, Rhode Island federal judge orders
Just over 10% of Whatcom County residents rely on food stamps as of last spring.
2 weeks ago
“FEED THE NEED” Food Bank Fund Drive – Featuring the DeWaard & Bode $200,000 Community Match Challenge
Now through November 30th, DeWaard & Bode will match every donation—dollar for dollar—up to $100,000—to support local food banks in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties.
2 weeks ago
Wind advisory issued for western Whatcom, Skagit Counties
Wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph throughout western Whatcom County.
2 weeks ago
Swinomish Tribe settles years-long dispute with BNSF Railway
Under their new agreement, BNSF is allowed to run one train carrying crude oil per day across the reservation.
2 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham finishes dredging the I&J Waterway
The I&J Waterway is one of 12 sites on the Bellingham Bay that the state Department of Ecology has worked on with local agencies to clean up since 2000.
2 weeks ago
Washington navigates food stamp status for thousands of Whatcom County residents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it will partially fund SNAP, though it wasn't clear how much people would receive.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County breweries win big at 2025 Washington Beer Awards
Kulshan Brewing, North Fork Brewery, Beach Cat Brewing and more Whatcom County favorites took home hardware this year.
2 weeks ago
WA Cares Fund investment proposition on track to pass
If it goes on to pass, money put into the state's WA Cares Fund would be allowed to be invested in the stock market.
2 weeks ago
Updated results from the 2025 Whatcom County General Election are in
My Bellingham Now will continue to update this page as results come in from the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. Last…
2 weeks ago
Bellingham residents share opinions on parking minimums at public hearing
City council members voted to keep Bellingham's parking minimums suspended through summer 2026.
2 weeks ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades including Whatcom, Skagit Counties
The snow could make travel difficult, so drivers in those areas are being urged to slow down and use caution.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing Point Roberts man
The man is described as having curly grey hair and a beard, last seen wearing a blue jacket, black track pants and hiking boots.
2 weeks ago
State officials consider geothermal energy at Mount Baker as a clean energy solution
State Ecology officials are working to get input from tribes and other community members about what the process for extracting energy could look like and what potential risks could occur.
