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1 week ago
Oil drums, tires dumped into Skagit County creek
The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.
1 week ago
Former site of HomeSkillet, Homeschool BBQ up for sale
The latter iteration of the eclectic dining spot shut down in April.
1 week ago
New speed limits installed in parts of Bellingham
City council members voted to lower limits in June.
1 week ago
UPDATE: T-Mobile issues revision, will not close Bellingham location on Bakerview and I-5
The company announced dozens of layoffs in Washington on Wednesday, including at two locations in Bellingham.
1 week ago
Tributes to Dolly Parton focus on her love of reading
Whatcom Humane Society offers free books while OSPI pushes to restore Imagination Library funding.
1 week ago
Bellingham council rejects challenge to proposed Edgemoor development
Council members say Protect Mud Bay Cliffs didn't show enough evidence that would overturn the Bellingham Hearing Examiner's June decision.
1 week ago
New Bellingham park gets official name
Public comments and suggestions for the park were accepted earlier this year.
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Blaine School District joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media platforms
Blaine joins Bellingham Public Schools among hundreds of other school districts around the country.
1 week ago
Hand recount underway in 42nd District race for state Senate
The recount is expected to take up to five days.
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Blaine School District to place $62 million bond for new middle school on February 2027 ballot
The bond is slightly less expensive than the proposals Blaine voters narrowly rejected twice in 2024.
1 week ago
Man sentenced in 2023 Bellingham drive-by shooting
A co-conspirator was caught throwing the suspected weapon out a car window prior to their arrests.
1 week ago
Public invited to weigh in on Roadless Rule repeal
The rule prohibits most construction of roads in national forests as well as timber harvesting.
1 week ago
Shining a ‘Spotlight on Service’ | Contributed
The “Spotlight on Service” series was launched to shine a light on the variety of jobs and individuals who serve Whatcom County through the sheriff’s office.
1 week ago
WTA fare hikes take effect on Sept. 1
Eligible riders are encouraged to apply for a reduced fare card before the changes begin.
1 week ago
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by ongoing drought
Small businesses, private nonprofits and agricultural cooperatives from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
1 week ago
Air quality decreasing in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.
1 week ago
Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
1 week ago
Mount Vernon riverwalk closes for flood-related levee repair
That stretch of the riverwalk is expected to reopen sometime in late September.
1 week ago
Whatcom County hosting second annual Open House
Residents will have the opportunity to speak with officials and learn about the new jail.
2 weeks ago
Air quality rapidly declines in Whatcom County
Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.
