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Education
1 year ago
Student workers at Western Washington University hit the picket lines

The strike by Operational Student Employees began at 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning. 

Local
1 year ago
Victim of recent shooting in Bellingham passes away

The suspect involved was arrested and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.

Local
1 year ago
Skagit County warns community over rise in opioid overdoses

The health department is advising the community to spread the word about the overdose spike and to carry the overdose reversal medication Naloxone.

Environmental
1 year ago
Fish passage barriers to be removed near Interurban Trail in Bellingham

Construction is expected to finish in February 2026 and will close a section of the trail.

Government
1 year ago
Bellingham names new leaders of Public Works Department

After conducting a nationwide search, Lund decided to add the deputy director role to public works to help with the department’s wide range of responsibilities.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Think twice before going for a swim at Taylor Dock

A local agency has recorded significantly high levels of E. coli near the popular swimming area in Bellingham Bay.

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Dave Walker, Patrice Valentine, Allan Fee and Scotty VanDryver: The team behind KAFE 104.1

Learn more about the voices behind KAFE 104.1, a team of community-driven radio hosts who hope to support Whatcom County residents, businesses and organizations through their station.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Senior Spotlight: Luke Johnson Awarded $500 Scholarship

Luke Johnson has been chosen as the $500 PNW Senior Spotlight scholarship recipient for […]

Local
1 year ago
Dept. of Natural Resources to host free vessel turn-in event in Whatcom County

The agency says the event will help prevent boats from becoming abandoned and keep pollution out of the water.

Local
1 year ago
Former site of ‘Oculis Lodge’ up for auction

Auction company Crexi will be taking bids for the former Oculis Lodge site starting on June 9.