Business
4 months ago
REPORT: Whatcom County mean hourly rate higher than U.S. average

A detailed analysis shows Whatcom County has a higher concentration of petroleum pump system and refinery operators than in other parts of the US.

Local
4 months ago
Nurses join picketing PeaceHealth workers

The nurses are not striking yet, though they overwhelmingly voted in March to reject PeaceHealth’s latest contract offer.

Local
4 months ago
Lone survivor of fatal climbing accident describes ordeal

The 38-year-old Renton man told investigators that his group’s anchor had pulled out of the rock face while they were rappelling down a steep gully on Sunday.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Securing important papers

If you take some simple steps to capture essential documents, the road to restoration and recovery will be much smoother after a disaster hits your area.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Birch Bay Waterslides to reopen in June

The park has been closed since 2023 following an incident resulting in an ongoing lawsuit.

Crime
4 months ago
Police respond to Tesla vandalism in Bellingham

The incident comes amid an uptick in nationwide Tesla vandalism tied to CEO Elon Musk’s role in recent cuts to federal jobs and spending. 

Local
4 months ago
New report details challenges of operating Whatcom County’s severe weather shelter

It found that staffing and the safety of the shelter guests both proved to be major challenges. 

Crime
4 months ago
Blaine man arrested for mass amounts of illegal content on flash drive

The man was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, May 14 and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail. 

Elections
4 months ago
Final chance to declare candidacy for local office is this week

The open seats will be listed on the general election ballot in November. 

Environmental
4 months ago
Burn ban takes effect in June for unincorporated Skagit County

The ban will be in effect until further notice.

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