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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.
