Crime
7 months ago
Man arrested following drive-by shooting north of Bellingham

Deputies recovered the pistol and ammunition from the suspect’s car and arrested the driver for drive-by shooting and unlawful handling of a weapon.

Local
7 months ago
Allen Law Firm in Bellingham owes $1.3 million following sexual harassment reports

The Bellingham law firm has been ordered to pay two former employees who made reports of being sexually harassed at work.

Local
7 months ago
Financial assistance available to Whatcom County residents impacted by “bomb cyclone”

By March 3, qualifying residents can apply to be reimbursed for extended sheltering, home repairs and certain other unmet needs that were caused by the disaster.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/19/25

The Lynden boys and girls will look to continue their undefeated seasons in a pair of district championship matches tonight on KPUG.

Local
7 months ago
Port of Bellingham moves forward with Phase 2 of Millworks Project

The new seven story complex will be built adjacent to the Phase 1 Millworks complex and feature roughly 109 units of “workforce” housing with a multi-level parking garage.

We Are Whatcom
7 months ago
Gretchen Leggitt and Nick Hartrich: Co-founders of Paper Whale

Hartrich and Leggitt also co-founded the Noisy Waters Mural Festival that brings in artists from around the world to paint amid celebration of multiple art forms including music and fashion.

Local
7 months ago
Local agencies rescue elderly woman who fell down embankment in Sumas

Firefighters worked with Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Bellingham Police and Sumas Police officers to set up a rope system to pull her up.

Local
7 months ago
State lawmakers honor longtime WCC President

A resolution was adopted in late January recognizing WCC President Dr. Kathi Hiyane Brown, who is set to retire on March 1.

Local
7 months ago
Whatcom County residents invited to complete homeless housing plan survey

Whatcom Health and Community Services is developing a “Five Year Local Homeless Housing Plan” and looking for feedback by March 7.

Education
7 months ago
Community input sought for $71 million Meridian Middle School bond proposal

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.