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6 hours ago
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
7 hours ago
Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
8 hours ago
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham
City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.
10 hours ago
WA leaders warn USPS changes could delay ballot postmarks
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year's primary election than in 2024.
10 hours ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies help locate missing Orcas Island man
The man was reported missing Wednesday morning.
11 hours ago
Port of Bellingham approves plan for final cleanup at site of former pulp mill
Construction is expected to begin in November and last three to five years.
12 hours ago
Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed
September is Emergency Preparedness Month.
13 hours ago
Lummi Island Art Tour, Mercadito Fresco, Back to the Future and more | Lifestyle Lookout
We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Enjoy!
1 day ago
Supreme Court to decide on hearing COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in Bellingham
Former City of Bellingham employees and contractors argue the mandate violated their constitutional rights.
1 day ago
WWU, Ferndale School District receive state grants to improve energy efficiency
Several school districts in Skagit County were also among the recipients.
1 day ago
Blaine Harbor cleanup project on hold due to funding issue
The site is considered "shovel-ready" for cleanup.
2 days ago
Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs
A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.
2 days ago
Giant spiders in your home this September? More likely than you think | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – As we get into the latter part of the year, it is time to talk…
2 days ago
Skagit County updates burn ban
A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.
2 days ago
Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network
New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.
2 days ago
Five more counties added to wildfire declaration list
It comes a day after the IRS granted other hard-hit counties an extension on some taxes.
2 days ago
Fall-like weather system to hit western Washington this week
Forecasters are expecting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms through Thursday.
3 days ago
NWIC purchases Legoe Bay property for new educational center
Acquisition of the property marks a historic full-circle moment for Northwest Indian College according to the college.
3 days ago
Breathing easy inside your home this September and all year long | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Has the smell of smoke on the air been bugging you? Do you struggle with…
3 days ago
Divorcing fact from fiction in grain-free pet food | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wellness is at the forefront of social media posts, pushing healthy hacks for diet and…
