Crime
7 months ago
Bellingham man sentenced to one year in prison for possession of explosives

Investigators found evidence of drug dealing, along with an improvised explosive device and materials to make more.

Traffic
7 months ago
BRIEF: Portion of South Bay Trail in Bellingham temporarily closed

Construction equipment in the area will cause crews to close the trail between Pine Street and the State Street roundabout the week of Feb. 10.

National
7 months ago
Teen who called in bomb threat to Anacortes High School in 2022 sentenced to time in prison

The 18-year-old from California will spend four years in prison for making interstate threats to injure people across the U.S.

Local
7 months ago
Alaska Airlines adds fourth flight to Seattle from Bellingham International Airport

In the same announcement, the Port said they were exploring options for an international flight out of Bellingham to somewhere in Mexico.

Local
7 months ago
Western Washington University fined over $18,000 for improperly storing hazardous waste on campus

The wastes named included batteries, lamps and chemicals in a variety of settings throughout campus, notably from science and art buildings.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/11/25

Remember KPUG’s own Mark Scholten at Carver Gym this Saturday when the WWU women host Alaska Fairbanks.

Government
7 months ago
AG Nick Brown announces lawsuit against Trump over executive order to cut medical research funds

Monday’s suit comes as a third federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, following similar rulings in Seattle and Maryland last week.

Weather
7 months ago
Overnight lows below 20 degrees forecasted for Bellingham, NWS extends cold weather advisory

Temperatures on Monday night into Tuesday morning are forecast to break Bellingham’s overnight low record of 17 degrees.

Local
7 months ago
Department of Licensing offices and online licensing set to close through mid-February

The Washington State Department of Licensing says its licensing offices and call center will be closed from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17.