Local
1 year ago
State audit finds eventual home ownership program ineffective in Whatcom County

The report comes partially in response to controversy over Deming homes in the Nooksack eviction saga.

Tribal News
1 year ago
Lummi Nation receives $550,000 grant to expand mental health services

The Washington State Health Care Authority also received $7 million from the DOJ to help fund treatment programs in both communities and correctional facilities.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Inslee calls for hiring freeze in light of “significant” budget deficit

According to the Washington State Office of Financial Managment, economists are forecasting a $10 to $12 billion budget deficit over the next four and a half years.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham acquires more land to protect local drinking water

The purchases are a part of the city’s Lake Whatcom Land Acquisition and Preservation Program that has bought more than 2,800 acres to preserve the lake’s watershed.

Local
1 year ago
Last week to take City of Ferndale’s Transportation Survey

The survey takes around ten minutes to fill out and will help identify potential ways to improve travel conditions in Whatcom County’s second largest city.

Local
1 year ago
Shifting Gears holds its 6th Annual Holiday Gift Auction

The auction offers over 150 items and gifts that can be shipped anywhere in the United States.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham man arrested for sexual assault charges at Bellis Fair Mall

Whatcom County Sheriff deputies were called after a case of physical assault was reported.

Environmental
1 year ago
Key water adjudication hearing to be held on Tuesday

The hearing will potentially finalize the claim forms that water users will receive in early 2025.

Cucumber Recall
Health and Wellness
1 year ago
First report of Salmonella poisoning in Whatcom County following cucumber recall

The recall was issued on Nov. 27 and has since been linked to 68 illnesses across 19 states, including five confirmed cases in Washington.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Police seek missing woman last seen in Bellingham

Anyone with information is asked to call BPD’s non-emergency line at (360) 676-6911.