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Local
1 year ago
Large-scale training drills to be held at Vista Middle School in Ferndale

Members of law enforcement and fire crews will learn how to respond in the event of a mass shooting event.

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Nico Sanchez: Founder of Black Noise Records

Starting a record label may not be for everyone, but for Nico Sanchez it just made sense.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Trail improvements approved for Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham

Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.

Local
1 year ago
Possible water contamination reported on Lake Whatcom at Camp Firwood

Some of the sewage from the camp made its way into a stormwater drain that flows directly into Lake Whatcom.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Designs released for Bellingham’s new skatepark

At this time, there is no estimated time of opening, but the city will be taking public comment in the coming months. 

National
1 year ago
Search for Travis Decker expands into Idaho

Teams are also searching bodies of water from the campsite to the Columbia River in Wenatchee.

Government
1 year ago
Funding for new EV charging stations in Washington state may now be available

16 states and the District of Columbia had sued the Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and staff members following Trump’s executive order freezing what remained of the $3.74 billion National EV Infrastructure program (NEVI).

Outdoors
1 year ago
Over $2 million in state funding allocated to Whatcom County to improve outdoor recreation

Some grants work to improve cross-county areas such as motorcycle trails and the Pacific Northwest Trail.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Whatcom County Health and Community Services to offer free vaccinations for young people

Additional clinics are scheduled once a month through the rest of the year.