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Local
7 months ago
Residents share frustrations over homeless encampments in Bellingham

The encampment has proven to be resilient despite the city’s actions against the absentee owner of a large property directly behind the Walmart.

Traffic
7 months ago
Bellingham accepts federal funding for streetlights, resurfacing on Bellingham roads

Samish Way has been designated part of the National Highway System, making it eligible for funds focused on road maintenance.

Business
7 months ago
CHS Northwest announces sale of additional locations including Nooksack, Ferndale and Lynden

The Bellingham location sale was announced just weeks ago.

Local
7 months ago
State issues emergency closure of oyster harvesting in Drayton Harbor

Drayton Harbor Oyster Company will stay open but won’t serve any shellfish from the harbor until it’s safe to do so.  

High School
7 months ago
Two Whatcom teams bow out of state tournament while five others play on

Lynden and Nooksack Valley boys suffer losses in Round of 12

Local Sports
7 months ago
Blues beat Kraken 3-2 to halt Seattle’s 5-game home winning streak

Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn had a goal and an assist.

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Northwest Sports
8 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: State tourney tips off in Yakima, WWU women earn postseason honors, Rams make blockbuster trade and more

The Nooksack Valley boys were sent home following Whatcom County’s first state basketball game at the SunDome.

Government
8 months ago
House Bill aiming to restrict data center energy use fails to pass in Olympia

The bill had lost a lot of its original language on the House floor, including stipulations that it pay fees to the state for high energy consumption.

Government
8 months ago
House bill proposes to bring passenger-only ferry service to Bellingham waters

Though the bill would establish the ferries, it would be left up to the governing bodies along the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor to create the fleet and letting voters agree to the added costs.

Local
8 months ago
Compass Health expands youth mobile crisis program to Whatcom County

The teams respond in homes, schools, shelters and other community settings, offering immediate and in‑person support for youth under 20.