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Colorful fireworks exploding in the night sky against a black background.

1 week ago

Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…

Close-up of black ants swarming on peach-colored tiled floor near the base of a wooden cabinet corner.

1 week ago

Odorous house ants and you: Part of life, but not unsolvable

Odorous house ants are difficult to remove from homes once their colony has become established.

2 weeks ago

Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1

Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.

A clinician holds an elderly patient’s hand in a wheelchair, conveying care and support. A clipboard is visible nearby for notes.

2 weeks ago

WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support

Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.

2 weeks ago

Latest water supply update paints murky future for drought conditions in Washington

The state is on track for its third warmest water year on record.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.

2 weeks ago

Thousands of state residents affected in data breach by former DSHS employee

The compromised information included names, dates of birth and social security numbers among other personal information.

Crowd seated on blankets at an outdoor festival with rusted silo structures in the background and string lights overhead.

2 weeks ago

Bellingham hosting watch parties for US knockout match Wednesday

The official Fan Zone watch party at the waterfront starts at 1 p.m. with a Seattle-hosted match before the U.S. plays at 5.

Row of residential waste and recycling bins with yellow, blue, and green lids along a white picket fence.

2 weeks ago

Proposed standards on compost contamination seeks public feedback

The department wants to get ahead what they expect will be a great increase in compostable materials over the next decade.

Man in a dark suit giving a speech at a podium with two microphones in front of him.

2 weeks ago

AG Nick Brown joins coalition to combat new Medicaid work requirements

The coalition has filed a lawsuit in response to federal changes that would restrict healthcare access.

2 weeks ago

South Whatcom Fire Authority to limit emergency response outside jurisdiction

Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.

Group of people walking and standing in a parking lot beside a blue-gray modern building under a red construction crane in the sky.

2 weeks ago

Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall

Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.

2 weeks ago

New state laws taking effect July 1

Changes to some state tax codes and a boost to some retirement accounts are among the new measures.

Signboard advertising an apartment for rent with a blue price strip in the foreground.

2 weeks ago

Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

Storefront adorned with large hanging soccer-ball balloons, flags in the window, and people seated outside under leafy trees.

2 weeks ago

What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management? | Contributed

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

Road construction in a rural area with a long wooden formwork trench and workers installing materials under a blue sky.

2 weeks ago

James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10

Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.

2 weeks ago

Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas

A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.

2 weeks ago

Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

Excavator bucket digging into soil at a construction site with an orange safety barrier in the foreground.

2 weeks ago

Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County

One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.

2 weeks ago

Judge rules in favor of WA, blocks Trump administration from tightening mail-in voting

The president's executive order requiring states to provide voter registration lists to the federal government was ruled unconstitutional.

Aerial map of the Swift Creek watershed near Nooksack, showing floodplain in light blue and a large orange-yellow area to the east.

2 weeks ago

Ecology issues asbestos reminder near Sumas Mountain

Recreationists are urged not to disturb any creek beds or sediment piles in the area.

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