Local
2 months ago
Whatcom County approves lease for severe weather shelter

County Health and Community Services adds that they’re still hiring on-call shelter attendants, including lead positions.

Government
2 months ago
Lynden City Council considers sales tax increase ordinance

If approved by the council, Lynden’s expected fiscal impact would be up to $400,000 in a year and the tax would go into effect in January.

Local
2 months ago
Port of Bellingham plans to boost economy in Point Roberts

Port staff will present the strategy to a community advisory committee in Point Roberts on Oct. 16 before getting feedback from residents.

Environmental
2 months ago
Whatcom County farm reaches settlement over illegal irrigation allegations

As part of the agreement, the farm will install telemetric water meters that will allow Ecology to monitor the site and make sure RAN doesn’t have any more violations.

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Bill Davis: Radio Personality, Hall of Fame Broadcaster

You may know Bill Davis from his show on KAFE, but his lengthy career in radio is deeper than you may think.

Crime
2 months ago
New details emerge following break-in into state capitol building

The Capitol building is back open to the public, but certain spaces are closed off as the damage starts to get repaired. 

Government
2 months ago
New sales tax funding public safety services takes effect in Bellingham next year

Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, it will add a dime to a $100 purchase. 

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham drivers could see speed limit changes in the near future

Using a program to evaluate areas with high collision rates and certain types of structures, Public Works is recommending lower speed limits in many locations in the city.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Whatcom County alerts public of listeria outbreak in ‘Hello Fresh’ meals

WCHCS is urging residents that have the items to not consume them and either throw them away or return them to the company.

Government
2 months ago
Skagit County cold case revisited by coroner’s office this week

The state Anthropologist and the King County Medical Examiner will be consulted to determine the best course of action for testing after the remains are disinterred. 

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