Photos
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Bellingham Exit hosts local and national acts in downtown Bellingham

The transformed venues of the Blue Room, Shakedown and the Wild Buffalo gave a fresh space for people enjoy music from a variety of acts.

Elections
1 year ago
City of Bellingham won’t endorse Let’s Go Washington initiatives

The City of Bellingham has come out in opposition to all four Let’s Go Washington initiatives on the general election ballot.

Elections
1 year ago
Incumbent Rep. Larson and challenger Hart face off in Zoom forum

The hour-long forum will be held on Zoom and begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Weather
1 year ago
National Weather Service forecasts “significant rises” on area rivers as fall weather continues

Potential thunderstorms are also forecasted for Whatcom County on Wednesday night. 

Crime
1 year ago
Whatcom County Prosecutor will not charge WWU dean following arrest

The man initially arrested and charged at WWU was released from Whatcom County Jail on Oct. 15.

Farm
1 year ago
Suspected northern giant hornet spotted near Port Orchard

The hornets, previously known as murder hornets or Asian giant hornets, were last seen in Whatcom County in 2021.

Local
1 year ago
Mount Vernon plumber travels to North Carolina and raises over $15,000 for hurricane survivors

Owner of Full Speed Plumbing traveled over 2,800 miles to partner with a plumbing company based in North Carolina.

Government
1 year ago
Department of Ecology releases report on 2024 environmental penalties

Thousands of dollars in fines were issued in Skagit County in the first half of 2024.

Local
1 year ago
$18 million budget deficit leads to job cuts at Western Washington University

The university released a series of cost-saving measures following revenue shortfalls from the pandemic, insufficient state funding and general inflation.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County letter carriers rally for a fair contract

Local letter carriers will gather in downtown Bellingham on Oct. 14 in honor of a nationwide day of action.