Local
2 years ago
WTA opens applications for Community Van Grant Program

Nonprofits and government organizations already operating in Whatcom County can apply to receive a retired WTA vanpool van.

news
2 years ago
Big Lots Bellingham location likely to close in coming months

The Bellingham Big Lots’ location is the former site of Albertsons that closed in 2016, leaving the surrounding Birchwood neighborhood in what’s called a “food desert”.

National
2 years ago
Washington democrats show support of Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race

Gov. Jay Inslee says the president “put his country first” and highlighted Biden’s action over climate change as his enduring legacy. 

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham School District responds to student sexual assault lawsuit

The student’s parents have alleged that the district did not take any appropriate action.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Growing wildfires force closure of North Cascades Highway, Pacific Crest Trail

The U.S. Forest Service issued an update on the Easy Fire that showed it has grown to 300 acres.

Business
2 years ago
Bellingham’s budget deficit shines light on the city’s growth problems

The biggest over expenditures in departments were in the police and fire departments.

Farm
2 years ago
Whatcom Conservation District receives $1.2 million federal grant to test new irrigation technology

The grant summary notes that historically underserved farmers will be given priority to take part in the study.

National
2 years ago
Cyber outage impacts travel, banks, healthcare facilities and more around the country

The update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike had a bug in the code that ground Windows and Microsoft programs to a halt.

Local
2 years ago
Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter faces lawsuit for exceeding emissions limits

The lawsuit states that Intalco could face fines of up to $109,000 per day for each violation.

Weather
2 years ago
U.S. Forest Service update reveals “Easy Fire” decreased in size by approximately 200 acres

Fire managers were able to fly over the fire on July 19 and accurately map its size. Highway 20 has reopened, but drivers are warned against stopping along their route.