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3 hours ago

Average salary in Washington approaches six figures

The state's average annual wage grew nearly 5% in 2025.

3 hours ago

Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling

Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.

1 day ago

Mt. Baker Imaging begins settlement process following 2025 cyberattack

Any patient whose data was potentially compromised could receive up to $5,000.

2 days ago

Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street

The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.

2 days ago

Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown

The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.

2 days ago

FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10

Anyone who dealt with a financial setback due to December's floods is encouraged to apply.

3 days ago

Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program

The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.

3 days ago

Uber service returns to Bellingham International Airport and Cruise Terminal

It ends a five-year standoff between the rideshare company and Port of Bellingham over the rates the Port charged.

3 days ago

No one seriously injured following fire at Wendy’s on the Guide

Bellingham Fire crews put the fire out five minutes after they arrived.

6 days ago

MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home

MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.

6 days ago

Injured bilingual workers being warned of new scam

Some victims were urged to attend fake court hearings to get their payments.

1 week ago

Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly

Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.

1 week ago

Janicki to expand operations into third state

The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

1 week ago

Skagit County offering last chance at federal flood aid

The deadline to apply for financial assistance is June 10.

2 weeks ago

Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham

Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.

2 weeks ago

Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup

The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.

2 weeks ago

Ron Judd fired as executive editor of Cascadia Daily News

The publication says its managing editors will take over Judd's duties while it searches for a permanent replacement.

2 weeks ago

Union workers at Bellingham Herald strike over use of AI in news stories

The one-day strike comes amid contract negotiations between the Washington State News Guild and McClatchy.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County’s jobless rate holds steady in April amid slowing state economy

Skagit County saw a nearly identical trend as its neighbor just north.

3 weeks ago

Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point

The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.

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