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Education
10 months ago
Testing data of Washington state education assessment shows modest improvements in math, reading

Parents and families can contact their child’s school or school district for more information about their student’s assessment results.

Government
10 months ago
New report sheds light on who uses Whatcom County supportive housing programs

The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.

Northwest Sports
10 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: M’s eye division lead, Storm to learn playoff fate, HS football Week 2 rankings released and more

Find out which Whatcom County football teams made the cut in the AP’s latest prep football rankings.

Local
10 months ago
Bellingham Walmart encampment landowner ordered to pay city

A judge ruled in late August that there was no legal reason to put that responsibility on the city and ordered the woman to pay the initial abatement costs.

Government
10 months ago
Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail

The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Local Sports
10 months ago
Rivas hits walk-off homer in 13th to give streaking Mariners a 4-2 win over Cardinals

Mariners RHP Bryce Miller (4-5, 5.53 ERA) faces Angels RHP José Soriano (10-10, 4.07) in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
WTA bus routes in Bellingham may change in 2026

What the agency plans to do is simplify routes that service the university and add transfer spots so the buses can make more trips shuttling from the university.

Business
10 months ago
Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on

From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.

Crime
10 months ago
Lynden healthcare provider faces civil charge for alleged medication theft

It claims she tried to cover it up by replacing the stolen prescription with Lorazepam pills of her own.

Northwest Sports
10 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Storm secure playoff spot, M’s win 4th straight, FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens and more

The Storm edged out the Valkyries last night to book the final ticket to the WNBA playoffs.