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1 week ago

Man in custody following bomb threat at Point Roberts border crossing

Deputies arrived to find the suspect had returned to the Port of Entry, where he was taken into custody.

1 week ago

Whatcom County Council to hear early action flood plan Tuesday

The public is free to attend the meeting, which takes place at 11 a.m.

1 week ago

Wild Women Week returns to Bellingham with two weeks of events

Per the name, Wild Women Week has historically taken place over the course of a week, but this year the event will span two weeks before wrapping on March 8, or International Women's Day.

2 weeks ago

City of Bellingham warns drivers of fake QR codes for paid parking

Anyone who sees a suspicious QR code posted near a parking meter or payment kiosk is asked to report it to the city. 

2 weeks ago

Arlington man found guilty of killing his friend near Baker Lake in 2019

Alexander Vanags faces up to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree manslaughter.

2 weeks ago

Guide to see delays in Bellingham on Tuesday and Wednesday

Crews will be working on a sewer main improvement project between Bakerview and Kellogg.

2 weeks ago

CHS Northwest to sell four more stores, including Bellingham location

It comes as the Lynden-based business is shifting away from the retail experience.

2 weeks ago

Bellingham man arrested in connection to bleachers theft at Lynden church

Investigators discovered that the bleachers were cut up and sold for scrap.

2 weeks ago

Police search for vulnerable adult last seen in Birch Bay

Editor’s note: Armstrong has been located.  WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Police are asking for help locating a vulnerable adult…

2 weeks ago

States sue Trump administration over cuts to clean energy programs, including one in Whatcom County

Plans for a regional hydrogen hub with a key site in Ferndale would be scrapped if the federal funding is terminated.

2 weeks ago

Port of Bellingham highlights investments, clean energy business expansion and more in new report

Moving into the final year of its four-year strategy plan, the Port hopes to keep local businesses thriving by focusing on what their workforce needs to stay in the area.

2 weeks ago

Two drivers rescued off wintry backroads of Mount Baker Highway

One driver hiked nearly 3 miles to call for help.

2 weeks ago

UPDATED: State Patrol issues Missing Indigenous Person alert for Bellingham teen

Editor’s note: The teen has been located and the MIPA is canceled as of 12:00 p.m. on Feb. 19.  BELLINGHAM,…

2 weeks ago

Updated forecast shows no snow, lower temps going into the weekend in Bellingham

Residents are being advised to keep their pets indoors as much as possible. 

2 weeks ago

Seahawks up for sale weeks after winning Super Bowl

The estate of late team owner Paul Allen announced Wednesday that it's begun the process of selling the team.

2 weeks ago

3% surcharge to be added to credit, debit card charges on Washington State Ferries

Riders can skip the new surcharge by paying with cash or using prepaid ORCA cards to make purchases. 

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County updates process to report illnesses from water recreation

Water recreation can include a wide range of activities at local beaches, lakes, public pools and hot tubs.

2 weeks ago

Recall of peanut butter products expands to Washington state

The peanut butter in question was sold under various brand names, including Flavor Fresh Peanut Butter, Katy's Kitchen Smooth Peanut Butter and House Recipe Creamy Peanut Butter.

2 weeks ago

State calls for FEMA to resume funding for key disaster preparedness program

Washington was part of a coalition of states that already won a lawsuit to prevent the agency from ending its BRIC program.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Ferguson requests additional federal assistance for flood recovery efforts

President Trump signed an initial emergency declaration in December that helped pay for search and rescue operations. 

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