Local
4 hours ago
Residents share frustrations of homeless encampments in Bellingham
The encampment has proven to be resilient despite the city’s actions against the absentee owner of a large property directly behind the Walmart.
4 hours ago
Bellingham accepts federal funding for streetlights, resurfacing on Bellingham roads
Samish Way has been designated part of the National Highway System, making it eligible for funds focused on road maintenance.
4 hours ago
CHS Northwest announces sale of additional locations including Nooksack, Ferndale and Lynden
The Bellingham location sale was announced just weeks ago.
6 hours ago
State issues emergency closure of oyster harvesting in Drayton Harbor
Drayton Harbor Oyster Company will stay open but won't serve any shellfish from the harbor until it's safe to do so.
1 day ago
House Bill aiming to restrict data center energy use fails to pass in Olympia
The bill had lost a lot of its original language on the House floor, including stipulations that it pay fees to the state for high energy consumption.
1 day ago
House bill proposes to bring passenger-only ferry service to Bellingham waters
Though the bill would establish the ferries, it would be left up to the governing bodies along the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor to create the fleet and letting voters agree to the added costs.
2 days ago
Bellingham Police clarify role in immigration-related enforcement
The department says it doesn't take part in civil immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.
2 days ago
Opening date announced for newly improved beach access at Boulevard Park
Part of the South Bay Trail will be closed for much of Wednesday ahead of the reopening.
2 days ago
Whatcom County opens submissions for ‘I Voted’ sticker designs
Entries for the "I Voted" sticker contest are due by May 1.
3 days ago
Family dog recovers after cougar attack in Sudden Valley
WDFW warns that additional sightings are still possible in the area.
3 days ago
Lynden School District places capital levy on April special election ballot
The levy comes after the district's bond for a new high school failed three times.
3 days ago
Whatcom County Council begins final review of comprehensive plan
The public is encouraged to weigh in on how growth will be guided over the next two decades.
3 days ago
Road work on I-5 in Ferndale may cause delays on Tuesday
Drivers should slow down and make sure crews have plenty of space to work safely.
3 days ago
Puget Sound Energy proposes rate increase plan for electric, gas bills by 2029
The review process for PSE's rate-change plan takes up to 11 months to execute.
3 days ago
British Columbia institutes permanent Daylight Saving Time starting March 8
As Daylight Saving begins on Sunday, Washington won't see any issues crossing the border until Nov. 1, when Washington and other states move back an hour and B.C. does not.
3 days ago
UPDATE: WSP issues Missing Indigenous Person Alert for two Lummi teens
Anyone who knows anything about the whereabouts of either or both teens is asked to call 9-1-1.
4 days ago
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.
6 days ago
Drought emergency remains in effect for Whatcom County amid warm winter
The county's snowpack levels remain well below normal, according to a water supply update from the state.
6 days ago
Bellingham woman found guilty of 2021 murder in Blaine
67-year-old Lynda Mercy will now await her sentencing on March 5.
6 days ago
Blaine man arrested following suspected road rage incident involving gun
Police say he pointed a pistol at someone before recklessly chasing them across the city.
