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Local
2 years ago
Bellingham City Council approves new building height maximum in Fairhaven

The council also voted to approve an agreement with Dominion Sustainable Development Corporation to build on “The Pit.”

Local
2 years ago
Hybrid-electric ferries to hit the Puget Sound in coming years

The system looks to convert six boats for hydro-electric energy and build 16 of these new ships by 2040.

Local
2 years ago
ABC Recycling to ship out final scrap metal from Bellingham waterfront

The loading is expected to last through Monday, June 10.

Local
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
Robert “Bob” Rinehart

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