Community Events
11 months ago
Local lawmakers to host community town hall in Mount Vernon

Washington state Senator Liz Lovelett and 40th district representatives Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel are hosting the meeting in Mount Vernon on Saturday, March 15. 

Business
11 months ago
Port of Bellingham announces new gravel business at the Bellingham waterfront

The Port says dust and noise won’t be issues as the gravel arrives clean and the operation’s conveyor produces a low hum.

Local
11 months ago
British backpacker detained by ICE at Canadian border, held at detention center in Tacoma

ICE agents designated her as an illegal alien when she tried to re-enter the United States and took her to the detention center.

Weather
11 months ago
WEATHER: Parts of Whatcom County to see late-winter snowfall

Forecasters say local areas like Deming, Maple Falls and the Mount Baker Ski Area will get between 3-11″ of snow.

Local Experts
11 months ago
Cut Costs, Reduce Environmental Impact – Homeowners Turn to High-Efficiency HVAC Systems

As energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, homeowners in Whatcom County are increasingly turning to high-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to reduce utility bills and carbon footprints.

Obituaries
11 months ago
Seattle radio host Bob Rivers dies at age 68

The radio host who was best known for his “Twisted Tunes” parody songs entertained rock radio listeners in Seattle for a quarter century.

We Are Whatcom
11 months ago
Robert Sarazin Blake: Musician, Founder of the Subdued Stringband Jamboree

Despite years as a musician in town, Robert Sarazin Blake will take to the stage at the Mount Baker Theatre for the first time ever this year. He will be featured as part of the Lookout Sessions on April 4, which will be a lounge show in the Harold and Irene Walton Theatre.

Government
11 months ago
Bellingham City Council approves plans to build Storybrook Park

The 5.7-acre park will feature a new playground and plaza, upgrades to existing trails, and water and electric installation.

Education
11 months ago
Mount Baker School District offers community input in selecting new superintendent

Each forum takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the Mount Baker District Office on the Deming Campus or via Zoom for those who can’t attend in-person.

Community Events
11 months ago
Deadline approaches to participate in Bellingham’s Runnin’ O’ the Green

Hundreds of green-clad runners will fill the streets of Bellingham on Saturday morning to kick off the day of festivities.