Local
7 months ago
City of Bellingham updates food waste bin program

Public Works says they’re working with Sanitary Services Company to order smaller bins, which will be available upon request.

Government
7 months ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new reckless driving and littering bills

Both bills now return to the House for votes on the amended versions before heading to the governor’s desk. 

We Are Whatcom
7 months ago
John Purdie: Executive Director of the Mount Baker Theatre

The Mount Baker Theatre is one of the few remaining old-style vaudeville theatres still in existence, putting on shows just as it was a century ago.

Outdoors
7 months ago
Lowland lakes set to open across Washington state, over 14 million trout to be stocked in 2025

WDFW has stocked over 30,000 trout in Whatcom County lakes so far this year.

Local
7 months ago
WSDOT seeks public feedback for updated State Rail Plan

Some goals WSDOT is pursuing with the plan include easing congestion on roadways, strengthening Washington’s economy, reducing emissions and improving safety.

Business
7 months ago
Vacant lot of the Terminal Building site in Fairhaven is up for sale

The lot at the corner of Harris Avenue and 11th Street was listed for $1 million.

Education
7 months ago
WWU Board of Trustees approves new “socially responsible investing” policy

The objectives were part of an agreement between university administrators and students that ended a two-week long encampment protest in May 2024.

Government
7 months ago
Mount Vernon institutes hiring freeze amidst multimillion-dollar budget shortfall

Mayor Pete Donovan made the announcement in an email to city employees on Thursday, April 10.

Government
7 months ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new gun permit requirements

The new bill would require gun buyers to obtain a permit prior to purchasing a firearm.

Crime
7 months ago
Whatcom County drug dealer tied to Mexican crime organization receives jail time

Roughly 3.5 pounds of fentanyl powder was seized from the man’s home and vehicle.

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