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Crime
4 weeks ago
B.C. men accused of smuggling Vietnamese nationals into Bellingham

If convicted, the men could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Local
4 weeks ago
Adjudication workshop scheduled in Skagit County

Some Skagit County residents are affected by the water adjudication for the Nooksack watershed.

Local
4 weeks ago
WTA ending long-term bus passes ahead of major fare changes in fall

Friday, May 15, is the final day to buy WTA’s 92-day passes.

Crime
4 weeks ago
Man arrested following fatal crash east of Ferndale

The suspect was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on six separate charges without bail.

Blue industrial pier structure stretching over the water with a mountainous coastline in the distance and a clear blue sky
Local
4 weeks ago
New ferry district in Whatcom County established

A proposed tax levy to fund the Whatcom Chief’s operation will be voted on in late July, with residents encouraged to weigh in ahead of the vote.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Severance, a magic show, Blaine Spring Party and more

Don’t let a little wet weather put a damper on your weekend plans. We have a ton of fun events to check out in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Business
4 weeks ago
Backcountry Essentials celebrates 20 years in business

With summer just around the bend, it is a great opportunity to stock up on all your outdoor gear to safely hit the trails or get your winter gear ready for storage.  

Yellow excavator blocking a mountain road after a rock slide, with a worker in orange near the guardrail on the left and rocky cliff on the right
Traffic
1 month ago
WSDOT targets 4th of July reopening for North Cascades Highway as repairs continue

Crews are conducting around the clock emergency repairs on two separate stretches of the highway.

Business
1 month ago
Birch Bay Waterslides listed for sale after announced closure

Listing agent Patrick Starr notes that future owners could capitalize on expanding into the nearly 14.5 acres of space.

Government
1 month ago
Whatcom County Council approves framework for new jail

The vote concludes two weeks of debate centered around balancing the size of the jail with long-term commitments to fund behavioral health services.

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