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Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council enters heated debate over severe weather shelter

A push for a 40-degree opening threshold made it to the council floor and drew heat from multiple sides.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Cold front headed for Whatcom County this weekend

Much of region will see a cold front moving in over the weekend and sticking around into next week.

Government
1 year ago
Incoming Attorney General Nick Brown opposes proposed budget cuts

New governor Bob Ferguson announced during his inauguration speech that he plans to cut $35 million from the Attorney General’s Office.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates exceed national average

The county’s jobless rate was identical to the state’s and a touch higher than the national rate of 4.2%.

Local
1 year ago
New data shows decline in Whatcom County overdoses and opioid-related deaths

Efforts on the county, state and federal levels are all being credited in lowering overdose numbers last year.

Community Events
1 year ago
Mount Baker Theatre hosts 4th annual Winter Wedding Show

The first 150 attendees will receive gift bags including goodies from Skin Rhythm Spa, custom made cookies from featured bakers and vendor coupons.

Local
1 year ago
Excellence in Education Award opens for nominations in Whatcom County

This year, one public school teacher and one private school teacher will each be chosen for their own $5,000 prize.

Local
1 year ago
A look back at My Bellingham Now’s first year of providing free local news to Whatcom County

Celebrating the top stories from the newsroom at My Bellingham Now.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Hunting season for brant geese opens in Whatcom County

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the season will open Jan. 18, but Skagit County will remain closed due to low counts in the winter.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
New mobile didgwalic Wellness Center coming to Bellingham

The center will offer addiction counseling, medications, and other services to help those struggling with opioid addiction later this winter.