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Government
6 days ago
Whatcom County looks to purchase land for new jail

If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.

Entertainment
6 days ago
Pennywise, The Vandals to headline Fourth Corner Punk Fest in Bellingham

Fourth Corner Punk Fest is set for July 18 and 19 at Evil Bikes in Fairhaven.

Weather
6 days ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit counties

Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.

Traffic
6 days ago
UPDATE: Crews remove debris from I-5 landslide south of Bellingham, no estimated time of reopening

All traffic heading northbound is still being diverted at the North Lake Samish exit (exit 246).

Government
7 days ago
City of Bellingham seeks new source of funding to maintain public safety services

City staff are recommending a new tax through a Regional Fire Authority.

Government
1 week ago
Alleyway closures in downtown Bellingham approved by city council

The ordinance carries the maximum penalty of $1,000 or 90 days incarceration for accessing a closed alley without permission. 

Local
1 week ago
Bellingham, Sea-Tac airports elude nationwide delays amid TSA troubles

Neither airport has seen an increase in security line wait times despite hours-long delays across the country.

Government
1 week ago
Bellingham City Council approves plans for Civic Athletic Complex upgrades

The plan includes the potential for a new indoor community recreation center and disc golf course.

Government
1 week ago
Gov. Ferguson signs over 40 bills in Olympia this week

The bills signed tackled issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the death of the penny.

Weather
1 week ago
Wind advisory issued for Tuesday as flood risk comes to an end in Whatcom, Skagit counties

Forecasters expect conditions to dry and warm up by the end of the week.