Obituaries
12 months ago
La Conner writer Tom Robbins passes away at the age of 92

The local author was known for capturing the world in odd and humorous ways with his many books.

Education
12 months ago
Education Recovery Scorecard releases testing data in schools across Whatcom County over five year span

Testing data was available for all public school districts in Whatcom County except for Bellingham and was collected before, during and after the pandemic.

Local
12 months ago
Bellingham Parks and Recreation seeks community input in 2025

The department is updating their Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, a document which determines the course, preservation and growth future parks and recreation systems within the community.

Crime
12 months ago
Bellingham man sentenced to one year in prison for possession of explosives

Investigators found evidence of drug dealing, along with an improvised explosive device and materials to make more.

Traffic
12 months ago
BRIEF: Portion of South Bay Trail in Bellingham temporarily closed

Construction equipment in the area will cause crews to close the trail between Pine Street and the State Street roundabout the week of Feb. 10.

National
12 months ago
Teen who called in bomb threat to Anacortes High School in 2022 sentenced to time in prison

The 18-year-old from California will spend four years in prison for making interstate threats to injure people across the U.S.

Local
12 months ago
Alaska Airlines adds fourth flight to Seattle from Bellingham International Airport

In the same announcement, the Port said they were exploring options for an international flight out of Bellingham to somewhere in Mexico.

Local
12 months ago
Western Washington University fined over $18,000 for improperly storing hazardous waste on campus

The wastes named included batteries, lamps and chemicals in a variety of settings throughout campus, notably from science and art buildings.

Government
12 months ago
AG Nick Brown announces lawsuit against Trump over executive order to cut medical research funds

Monday’s suit comes as a third federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, following similar rulings in Seattle and Maryland last week.

Weather
12 months ago
Overnight lows below 20 degrees forecasted for Bellingham, NWS extends cold weather advisory

Temperatures on Monday night into Tuesday morning are forecast to break Bellingham’s overnight low record of 17 degrees.