Government
10 months ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new gun permit requirements

The new bill would require gun buyers to obtain a permit prior to purchasing a firearm.

Crime
10 months ago
Whatcom County drug dealer tied to Mexican crime organization receives jail time

Roughly 3.5 pounds of fentanyl powder was seized from the man’s home and vehicle.

Government
10 months ago
State AG joins coalition in defense of law firms from Trump executive orders

AG Brown joins 21 other state Attorney Generals in filing the amicus briefs in the U.S. District Court of District of Columbia. 

Government
10 months ago
Potential electoral boundary changes may impact Lynden

The Whatcom County Council will present its proposed boundary changes at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 15.

Business
10 months ago
Bellingham Cold Storage to be acquired by Michigan-based warehouse giant

BCS has occupied space on the Bellingham Waterfront since 1946 and supports roughly 1,200 year-round jobs.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Ski to Sea not worried about snow this year, final deadline for refunds is April 15

My Bellingham Now will be providing live coverage of the race on May 25 in tandem with KGMI from the starting line at Mount Baker to the finish line in Fairhaven. 

Government
10 months ago
FEMA denies state’s request for disaster relief funds from bomb cyclone

According to the governor’s office, the storm caused an estimated $34 million in damage to public highways, public utilities and electrical grids in Washington state.

Community Events
10 months ago
Bellingham Municipal Court to host Law Day events in April and May

Events include meet-and-greets, canine demonstrations and drone presentations.

Traffic
10 months ago
BRIEF: Left lane of SB I-5 to close this week for daytime maintenance

Drivers are advised to expect delays and to drive slowly in order to keep the road crew safe. 

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Whatcom Museum hosts second annual LEGO competition

Winners will be announced by judges and local LEGO icons Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant at the museum’s Free First Friday on May 2.