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2 years ago
Former owner of Bellingham insurance agency facing multi-million-dollar fraud lawsuit

Rice Insurance was founded in Bellingham in 1946 and has expanded its operations nationwide.

Local
2 years ago
Great Washington Shakeout taking place this morning

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people not to call 911 if they hear the sirens, as this is only a test.

Local
2 years ago
Downtown Bellingham likely to see more cops on the beat

Stakeholders request increased uniformed presence downtown and other areas of the city

Local
2 years ago
Old age and illnesses caused death of orca Tokitae

Miami Seaquarium released necropsy report for the beloved Southern Resident

Local
2 years ago
Skagit County resident exposed to rabies from infected bat

Health officials warn to leave bats alone as they are carriers of the disease

Local
2 years ago
Washington AG claws money back for student loan borrowers

Bob Ferguson’s office accuses out-of-state loan adjusters with charging excessive fees

Local
2 years ago
Your ballot is in the mail

The Whatcom County Auditor begins mailing ballots for the November election on October 18

Local
2 years ago
Gas prices in Whatcom County down ten cents since last week

The state average has also seen a small drop to $4.90 as the summer travel season tapered off, down from $5.04 a month ago.

Local
2 years ago
Rite Aid closing more stores after filing for bankruptcy

Three locations are left in Bellingham on Sunset Drive, Northwest Avenue and Sehome Village.

Local
2 years ago
Planned bridge repair will have Highway 20 down to one lane near Concrete

The Baker River bridge is one of 17 across King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties receiving repairs as part of the state’s Strategic Concrete Bridge Deck Preservation project.