Business
1 week ago
WA’s paid leave premium rate will increase to 1.2% in 2027
Paid family and medical leave benefits are mainly funded by employees.
3 weeks ago
Summer real estate report shows change in market for retail, property
Downtown Bellingham retail vacancies rose as county-wide property sales slowed slightly over the summer.
3 weeks ago
Gas prices fall nine cents over past week in Whatcom County
Analysts attribute the nation-wide drop at the pump to rising oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
3 weeks ago
WA leaders push back on Canada’s plan for new oil pipeline
Governor Bob Ferguson claims the project would bring greater danger to the Salish Sea ecosystem.
3 weeks ago
Refinery donates van to Skagit County organization
The animal shelter's original van was vandalized over the summer.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham mulls changes to home business rules
Current regulations limit where businesses can be run and how many employees can be hired. Monday, Oct. 5's meeting could change that.
3 weeks ago
Owner of downtown Bellingham’s Cof& detained, in ICE custody
DHS says Oscar Quintero Frias lawfully entered the US from Colombia in 2021, but only had permission to stay for six months.
3 weeks ago
Costco lawsuit claims ‘sugar-free’ product contains sugar
The class-action lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages.
3 weeks ago
Keeping the scary things in the horror movies this October | Sponsored
Protecting your home from the creepy crawlies and rodents will save you money down the line.
3 weeks ago
Unity Care NW names next CEO
Bonnie Ross will succeed Jodi Joyce, who retired in June after six years in the position.
3 weeks ago
Mount Baker Ski Area opens new retail location
Baker merch, winter gear and mountain information are among the store's offerings.
3 weeks ago
Consider comfort in the home this October | Sponsored
October is here, and with it come those cool fall nights. When you find yourself bundling up inside the house, it may be worth looking into whether your heating system is up to scratch.
3 weeks ago
Judge rules in favor of Bellingham couple in ADU lawsuit
The ruling still keeps a ban on short-term rentals in effect.
3 weeks ago
The risks that come with spooky season for your four-legged friends | Sponsored
Animals have delicate gastrointestinal systems, so keep their mouths away from food and objects they shouldn't eat is very important for their health and your wallet.
4 weeks ago
Ed Curtis: Kementari’s Creatures
Kementari's opened to fill the niche for exotic pets in Whatcom County four years ago. Owner Ed Curtis keeps a booming business with the creepy crawlies he and others keep as beloved household pets.
4 weeks ago
WA, Bellingham’s minimum wage to rise 60 cents in 2027
The city's rate is set to two dollars above the state's, which just announced an increase.
4 weeks ago
Kratom ban passed by Bellingham City Council
Possession and use of the stimulant is still allowed.
4 weeks ago
WA settles monopoly suit against pesticide giant over loyalty programs
Farmers could see lower pesticide prices following the proposed settlement with Corteva.
4 weeks ago
See the festivities of SeaFeast 2026 | Photos
Check out the sights of this year's SeaFeast at Squalicum Harbor!
