Local
10 months ago
WTA budgets $150,000 for Transit Access Fund

Money from the fund will go to local and tribal governments for infrastructure projects within a quarter mile of a bus stop.

Local Sports
10 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/7/25

The Lynden Christian boys trumped Meridian in a meeting of the county’s top 1A teams.

Community Events
10 months ago
Kulshan Brewing Company holds fundraiser for Bellingham nonprofit

A local Bellingham brewery is hosting an upcoming event to support a nonprofit that was recently impacted by a building fire. 

Local
10 months ago
Whatcom County to hold planning commission public hearing

The hearing takes place on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on amending the countywide planning policies.

Local
10 months ago
State representatives announce over $50 million in funding for Washington agencies

Over $19 million of those funds will go to Skagit Transit’s Maintenance Facility Renovation.

Local
10 months ago
Snowboarder rescued on Mount Baker following overnight survival

Whatcom County Search and Rescue was able to reach the skier 14 hours after he was initially reported overdue.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
Department of Health closes shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor and surrounding areas

The emergency closure was announced due to reports of norovirus-like illnesses from oysters in the area. 

Local
10 months ago
Bellingham Police Department brings bike patrol back to downtown Bellingham

The city council opted to fund the Bicycle Unit with the 2025 budget, bringing officers on bikes back to Bellingham.

Crime
10 months ago
Mount Vernon Police search for driver suspected of crashing into a home

Police are saying the driver may have been impaired.

Crime
10 months ago
Brandished knives in Bellingham lead to two separate arrests

One of the suspects ended up in the middle of a road while attempting to flee from police.