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Local
9 months ago
Whatcom County approves lease for severe weather shelter

County Health and Community Services adds that they’re still hiring on-call shelter attendants, including lead positions.

Government
9 months ago
Lynden City Council considers sales tax increase ordinance

If approved by the council, Lynden’s expected fiscal impact would be up to $400,000 in a year and the tax would go into effect in January.

Local
9 months ago
Port of Bellingham plans to boost economy in Point Roberts

Port staff will present the strategy to a community advisory committee in Point Roberts on Oct. 16 before getting feedback from residents.

Environmental
9 months ago
Whatcom County farm reaches settlement over illegal irrigation allegations

As part of the agreement, the farm will install telemetric water meters that will allow Ecology to monitor the site and make sure RAN doesn’t have any more violations.

Fall Guide
9 months ago
Ferndale Halloween home decorating contest returns

Participants have until Oct. 20 to register, and voting opens on Oct. 24. 

Local
9 months ago
Sustainable Connections co-founder, Executive Director announces resignation

Long saw an expansion of the organization during his tenure, working in a variety of sectors within Whatcom County.

Community Events
9 months ago
Prepare in a Year – Practice Drop, Cover, Hold-on | Contributed

This year, we ask folks to join us in the annual earthquake preparedness drill at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16.

We Are Whatcom
9 months ago
Bill Davis: Radio Personality, Hall of Fame Broadcaster

You may know Bill Davis from his show on KAFE, but his lengthy career in radio is deeper than you may think.

Local Sports
9 months ago
Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

Seattle RHP Bryce Miller are expected to start Game 4 on Wednesday.

Crime
9 months ago
New details emerge following break-in into state capitol building

The Capitol building is back open to the public, but certain spaces are closed off as the damage starts to get repaired.