Government
10 months ago
Susan Owens, Former Washington Supreme Court Justice passes away at 75

While at the state Supreme Court, she was the first woman to retire at the mandatory age of 75.

Local
10 months ago
City of Bellingham to begin annual watermain flushing

Public Works will start in the northwest corner of Bellingham and work southeast over the next two months.

Local
10 months ago
Unionized nurses in Bellingham reject proposed contract with PeaceHealth

The union saw its highest ratification vote turnout on record.

Local
10 months ago
Fire at Darigold facility in Lynden causes over $1 million in damages

The Lynden Fire Department responded to the fire at the powdered milk facility last week.

Environmental
10 months ago
Research at WWU looks to protect salmon from toxic tire chemicals

Tire dust can be deadly to coho salmon and other fish when it washes from roadways into streams.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Get a grip on water

What is one thing you really cannot live without? The answer may be more obvious than you think.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Northwest Tune-Up announces music lineup for 2025 festival

The “genre-spanning” lineup features some of the music industry’s top acts in indie, alt-rock and hip-hop.

Outdoors
10 months ago
Camping at state parks in Whatcom County is getting a whole lot easier

Washington State Parks has announced its expanding same-day reservations to all parks with reservable campgrounds.

Local
10 months ago
Detainee escapes ICE Tacoma facility as demonstrations continue outside

The escape comes days after ICE officials arrested a farmworker activist in Skagit County.

Local Experts
10 months ago
Regular HVAC filter changes are key as summer approaches in Whatcom County

For Whatcom County residents, routine maintenance like regular filter changes can help keep energy costs down and homes comfortable throughout the spring and summer months.