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Elections
4 weeks ago
Let’s Go Washington hands in signatures for “millionaire’s tax” challenge

The Washington state Secretary of State’s office will verify the signatures in the coming days.

Business
4 weeks ago
Office vacancies climb in Bellingham as retail market holds steady in Q2

Downtown retail vacancies saw a minor drop in the second quarter of 2026.

Local
4 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham lands $23.5 million to rebuild shipping terminal

North Pier upgrades are expected to add port jobs and generate millions in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.

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Dedicated To Service
4 weeks ago
Ferndale’s busiest fire station now staffed 24/7

District leaders expect faster EMS response times in downtown Ferndale and near the freeway.

Crime
4 weeks ago
Man sentenced for a string of home invasions in western Washington

Christopher Johnson plead guilty to second degree murder earlier in the year.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Rescuers search for missing Canadian hiker in North Cascades

34-year-old Gursimran Singh was last known to be hiking South Twin.

Community Events
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks in Bellingham, Blaine

Whatever you plan on doing for the Fourth of July, make sure you plan ahead to do it safely.

Environmental
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County clean water projects funded through Ecology grants, loans

Over $5.6 million will go towards several projects in the county, plus 8 more projects in neighboring counties received funds.

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Local
4 weeks ago
REPORT: Wages in Whatcom County top national average, trail Skagit

The highest paid professions included management, healthcare practitioners and technical staff followed by computer and math-related jobs.

Local
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County sees slowest population growth in five years

The slowing growth in the county mirrored statewide and national trends.

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