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2 weeks ago

No injuries following shooting near Lake Whatcom, suspect arrested

The suspect was arrested late Sunday night near the Whatcom County Jail, telling officers he was on his way to turn himself in.

2 weeks ago

Lane reduction set on I-5 near Alger overnight on April 6

Crews will be constructing temporary lane crossovers in preparation for fish passage work later this spring.

2 weeks ago

Eight more canine carcasses found on Skagit County beach

The total now stands at 21 bodies in the span of a week, with the specific type of canines still unclear.

2 weeks ago

Washington’s unemployment rate remains at highest since 2021 in January jobs report

The state hadn't published unemployment data since late January due to delays stemming from last year's federal government shutdown.

2 weeks ago

City of Bellingham announces interactive projects map ahead of construction season

Construction is starting to pick up with the arrival of spring in everywhere from neighborhood streets to high-traffic corridors.

3 weeks ago

Alta Gas mishandles expansion of Cherry Point operation, per Whatcom County Hearing Examiner

Hearing examiner documents state these projects were not permitted and the county's issuance of a Mitigation Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) needs to remand.

3 weeks ago

Let’s Go Washington sues Secretary of State over “millionaires’ tax”

The political action committee plans to bring the issue before the state Supreme Court in hopes of allowing a public vote on the tax.

3 weeks ago

Skagit County Sheriff’s Office seeks information of deceased canine bodies on Guemes Island

Anyone who might have any information on the deceased animals is being urged to call either the Sheriff's Office or Animal Control. 

3 weeks ago

Governor signs bill giving oversight board power to remove sheriffs, other law enforcement leaders

Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell Tanksley previously voiced his opposition to the controversial bill.

3 weeks ago

PSE rate increases on the horizon for Whatcom County residents

Natural gas customers will see a slight drop in their monthly bills under the rates effective May 1. 

3 weeks ago

New bike lockers added to Bellingham airport and Fairhaven Station

The weather-protected lockers cost five cents per hour for the first ten days

3 weeks ago

Bellingham man sentenced for stabbing former roommate near downtown

A second attacker was sentenced in November.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham Public Schools to cut roughly 60 positions, won’t close elementary schools in 2026

The district says it's facing a $7.5 million budget deficit for the next school year.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham Public Schools outlines change due to declining enrollment

My Bellingham Now previously reported that the district considered consolidating some elementary schools in an effort to save money, but those changes likely won't occur within the next academic year. 

3 weeks ago

Allegiant to continue service at Bellingham International Airport amid crew base closure

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Changes are on the horizon for some airline staff at Bellingham International Airport. The Port of…

3 weeks ago

Skagit County approves relicensing agreement with Seattle City Light

Under the proposed settlement, City Light would pledge nearly $980 million to build fish passage over the dams it operates.

3 weeks ago

Hovander Park in Ferndale reopens after second flood-related closure

Parkgoers are urged to respect any closure signs and to stay out of work areas. 

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Winter weather advisory shortened for Cascades in Whatcom, Skagit counties

Mount Baker could get up to 8 inches of snow.

3 weeks ago

Crews continue to clear debris on NB I-5 south of Bellingham, still no timeline for reopening

WSDOT says there haven't been any impacts to SB I-5, but travelers may notice some temporary fencing as a precaution to keep more rocks from reaching the road. 

3 weeks ago

Portion of Everson Goshen Road to close this week

Crews will be repairing road shoulders in the area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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