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3 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 weeks ago
State Patrol searches for witnesses of alleged assault on Washington State Ferry to Anacortes
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred when a woman was walking off the ferry from San Juan Island to Anacortes on Aug. 21.
4 weeks ago
Dept. of Health issues recreational shellfish harvesting closure in Samish Bay
As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.
4 weeks ago
Testing data of Washington state education assessment shows modest improvements in math, reading
Parents and families can contact their child's school or school district for more information about their student's assessment results.
4 weeks ago
New report sheds light on who uses Whatcom County supportive housing programs
The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham Walmart encampment landowner ordered to pay city
A judge ruled in late August that there was no legal reason to put that responsibility on the city and ordered the woman to pay the initial abatement costs.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail
The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest.
4 weeks ago
WTA bus routes in Bellingham may change in 2026
What the agency plans to do is simplify routes that service the university and add transfer spots so the buses can make more trips shuttling from the university.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on
From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.
4 weeks ago
DUI arrests in Bellingham continue to rise above prior averages
The number of citywide DUIs this year is also significantly higher than during the same time periods between 2019 and 2024.
1 month ago
Section of Mount Baker Highway to close for Mt. Baker Hill Climb race
The Mt. Baker Hill Climb starts at Snowater Road near Chair 9 and takes cyclists on a 22.4-mile ride along the Nooksack River before climbing up to Artist Point on Mount Baker with a total elevation gain of 4,482 ft.
