Local
1 year ago
City council declares opioid and synthetic drug crisis in Bellingham

The Whatcom County Council and Lummi Nation have issued similar orders that declared a state of emergency over fentanyl.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Swimming advisory in place at Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock

The advisory is specifically for the southern end of the park near Taylor Dock

Local
1 year ago
Electric Avenue bridge closed for two weeks due to “critical structural issues”

Although the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic, pedestrian and bike traffic will remain open. 

Crime
1 year ago
New police pursuit law in effect in early June

The initiative was approved by state lawmakers in April 2024 after it gathered more than 400,000 signatures. 

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Atmospheric river continues across Whatcom County, high winds forecasted through Tuesday

An atmospheric river is forecasted to bring up to two inches of rain to parts of Whatcom County over the next day.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Robert “Bob” Rinehart

In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Rinehart Robert “Bob” Rinehart, a man of strength […]

Lifestyle
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Youth PRIDE Parade and Festival honors LGBTQIA+ youth

Community members lined the streets of downtown Bellingham in support of the annual Youth PRIDE Parade.

Community Events
1 year ago
Lummi Nation hosts 78th Stommish Water Festival honoring veterans

The festival is set to take place the weekend of June 14 and will go through that Sunday.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
BRIEF: Popular baby names for Washington state released

The lists are based on data from Social Security card applications.