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7 days ago

North Fork Nooksack River nears spring opening for hatchery Chinook

The season lasts from May 23 through June 30, though it could end earlier depending on catch counts.

7 days ago

UPDATE: Missing person found after last seen near Sehome Arboretum

Bellingham Police is not releasing more details as the family has asked for privacy.

7 days ago

Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’

The state Superintendent's Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.

7 days ago

Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

1 week ago

Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race

KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.

1 week ago

Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

The state's unemployment rate rose slightly, continuing a more than year-long stretch of steady increases.

1 week ago

Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat

District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.

1 week ago

Proposal to reduce speed limits in Bellingham advances to final vote

If approved, the city's default speed limit would be reduced from 25 to 20 mph downtown and on most residential streets.

1 week ago

Community members to present findings on Birch Bay incorporation

Previous studies claim the cost of incorporation would be way too high.

1 week ago

Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June

It comes in response to the state's newly-passed law phasing out the penny.

1 week ago

DOJ launches investigation into Washington state’s Corrections Center for Women

It came in response to reports of sexual and physical misconduct by biological male prisoners identifying as female against biological female prisoners.

1 week ago

AG joins lawsuit targeting Washington federal loan recipients

Students in graduate and professional programs are seeing reductions in financial aid. This marks the 60th lawsuit AG Brown has filed against the federal administration.

1 week ago

Two killed in fiery Laurel crash

This marks the second fatal accident on the road in less than a week.

1 week ago

Woman arrested after stabbing at Bellingham home

Her first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.

1 week ago

Ferndale celebrates Public Works Week with rock hunt

National Public Works Week is an annual event that raises awareness about how public works departments keep cities and towns across the country functioning and safe. 

1 week ago

Gas prices smash records ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Prices are forecast to reach their highest level for the holiday weekend in four years.

1 week ago

Whatcom Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August primary ballot

Voters approved the district's last levy lid lift in 2021 and the levy rate has gradually fallen since then.

1 week ago

Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits

The benefits will become available starting July 1.

1 week ago

Custer murder suspect found incompetent to stand trial

61-year-old Donald Malone was previously set to go to trial in the killing of Bellingham accountant Vaughn Hagen.

1 week ago

Washington state monitoring two separate hantavirus situations

The health department says the risk to the public remains very low.

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