Local
1 year ago
Shellfish growing areas expand in Portage Bay following improved clean water tests

The Lummi Natural Resources Department said in a statement that the change marks a “positive milestone” in their efforts to improve water quality.

Business
1 year ago
Boeing negotiations continue as company says it will begin furloughing employees

Company and union representatives met with federal mediators on Sept. 17 to restart negotiations and were expected to meet again on Sept. 18.

Local
1 year ago
Mayor Kim Lund addresses growing homeless encampments in Bellingham

The mayor of Bellingham says the city has created an internal team to give more attention to the two encampments and prevent new ones from growing.

Local
1 year ago
Walmart encampment property owner pressed by City of Bellingham to cleanup land by 2025

An estimated 1000-2000 tons of solid waste needs to be removed from the 20-acre property by the end of the year.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/18/24

A new pro basketball team is coming to the Pacific Northwest, but it’s not the one Seattle fans were hoping for.

Elections
1 year ago
Ferguson and Reichert to debate in Spokane

Bob Ferguson, a Democrat who has been attorney general since 2013, will face former Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert on Sept. 18.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Whidbey SAR rescues injured hiker in Cascade Mountains

It was the 21st rescue mission of the year for Whidbey’s Naval Air Station search and rescue team.

Business
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council voices opposition to grocery mega-merger

The Bellingham City Council voted unanimously as the merger poses concerns over reduced competition and potential price hikes among other issues.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Inslee issues $1.5 million in emergency funding to San Juan Island ferries

The short-term funding will support the services through next spring.

Local
1 year ago
Center for Whale Research spots new Southern Resident Orca calf near Vancouver Island

Southern Resident Orca calves experience a high rate of mortality, leading researchers to keep a closer eye on this new calf.