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Local
11 months ago
City of Bellingham receives almost $1 million grant for new emergency dispatch center

Bids for the new building will be accepted later this year, with construction slated for completion in late 2026.

Local
11 months ago
Deadline approaches for property tax payments in Whatcom County

Late payments will be penalized at least 1% each month starting on Thursday, May 1.

Environmental
11 months ago
Community groups capture invasive green crabs in Blaine

The green crab was first discovered on the Washington coast in the 1980s and has slowly moved north since.

Business
11 months ago
Sen. Murray visits Blaine to hear impacts of trade war on local border communities

A significant drop in Canadian travel is having major consequences on communities like Blaine and Point Roberts.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Seattle rock legends ‘Soundgarden’ included in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025

Soundgarden will be the third band from the Seattle grunge scene to make it into the hall of fame.

Crime
11 months ago
Blaine man arrested after high-speed chase ends in multi-car crash

The man was sent to the hospital and later booked into Whatcom County Jail.

Business
11 months ago
New bill protects employed minors in Washington state

The new law significantly increases the fines for violating minor labor laws.

Traffic
11 months ago
WSDOT to begin three-year culvert removal project on I-5 in Whatcom County

Construction is expected to last through 2027.

Environmental
11 months ago
Northwest Straits Foundation receives $3 million to protect Whatcom County shorelines

In total, nearly 6.5 miles of shoreline and streams will be more accessible for salmon by the project’s completion later this summer. 

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Several Bellingham parks will have nightly gate closures starting in May

The gates will lock at 10:00 p.m. each night and will reopen at 6 a.m.