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Western students return to Bellingham, President Randhawa announces new plan to boost enrollment
In an effort to prevent further layoffs, Randhawa announced a new plan he calls the Presidential Strategic Enrollment Growth Initiative.
State leaders react to drop in projected tax revenue in Washington
The state's next revenue forecast will come in mid-November.
Submit your dog in the ‘We Scoop Dog Photo contest’
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Do you think you have the cutest dog in Whatcom County? You only have a…
Positive numbers of Chinook salmon allow extended fishing dates at Whatcom Creek
Fishing is only open in lower Whatcom Creek on Saturdays and Sundays, so that leaves four more days in the season.
Portion of Mount Baker Highway to close in preparation for winter season
Crews will be clearing catch basins and ditches, removing hazardous trees and making guardrail and shoulder repairs as part of early winter maintenance.
Downtown Bellingham restaurant ‘Carnal’ announces closure date
The location on State Street has been serving up fine dining experiences with seasonal menus since early 2020.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham SeaFeast, Sunnyland Fest, local live music and more events this weekend
Grab your coat and explore these events and destinations this weekend in Whatcom County.
Northwest Sports Update: M’s clinch division, Seahawks on TNF, Ferndale kicks off Week 4 of prep football season and more
Cal Raleigh is nearing the AL home run record as the M's won the AL West for the first time in nearly 25 years.
Cascade PBS announces staff cuts, ends long-form written journalism
The announcement comes as Cascade PBS says it lost $3.5 million from its annual budget following Congress's decision in July to completely defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
3 days ago in Sports
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
Mariners win AL West for 1st time in 24 years as Raleigh reaches 60 homers in 9-2 win over Rockies
The streaking Mariners clinched the fourth division crown in the franchise's 49-year history.
4 days ago in Sports
Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers
For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.
Report commissioned to evaluate Whatcom County’s sexual harassment policy has been released
Council commissioned the report as the latest step to evaluate how the county handles sexual harassment following lawsuits against the former Public Works Director.
4 days ago in Sports
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
4 days ago in World
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
4 days ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
Whatcom County receives over $1 million in state funds for county-wide upgrades
The money will go towards six separate projects including a new connector for parks.
4 days ago in World
For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.
