Government
8 months ago
City of Bellingham in-person services to temporarily close Jan. 31

The closure is due to the city holding its first all-staff meeting in years.

Crime
8 months ago
Bellingham Police increase DUI patrols in light of recent arrests

The Bellingham Police Department made 40 DUI arrests in January, including one man who led them on a chase through downtown last weekend.

Crime
8 months ago
Bellingham consignment store vandalized and robbed

Labels, a local thrift and consignment store, reported the break-in at their James Street location early in the morning on Jan. 28.

We Are Whatcom
8 months ago
Eduardo Diego and Yesenia Pulido: co-owners of Infusion Cuisine

The restaurant in Lynden continues to serve Mexican, Asian and Italian Cuisine to a strong customer base after a long 10-year journey.

Local
8 months ago
Lummi Nation Police searching for missing elder

Besalynn M. James was last seen near her home on Balch Road last Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Local Sports
8 months ago
Ducks score 3 goals early in 2nd period and beat Kraken 6-4 for 3rd straight win

Seattle outshot the Ducks 30-23 but wasted too many chances.

Local
8 months ago
Fentanyl related overdoses rise in Skagit County in first month of 2025

Skagit County EMS is urging the community to call 9-1-1 if they encounter an overdose, administer Naloxone if it’s available and give the victim CPR until first responders arrive.

Local
8 months ago
City of Bellingham approves $150K severe weather shelter funding

The money will go towards running the shelter and comes from the city’s Affordable Housing sales tax.

Local
8 months ago
Bellingham firefighters to receive PFAS-free gear

PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that don’t naturally break down for at least centuries, earning the nickname “forever chemicals.”

Local
8 months ago
Community feedback leads to updates with City of Bellingham’s bike lane project

The city will continue to work on a final design plan for the bike lane, with the possibility of future projects extending the path towards Broadway.