Government
10 months ago
Bellingham readies for potential budgetary cutbacks in uncertain economy

The cuts are not taking effect until the city deems it necessary for them to stay afloat.

Local Sports
10 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update: 3/11/25

Whatcom County’s standout high school basketball players were honored in the All-Conference selections yesterday.

Local Sports
10 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/10/25

Two championship trophies are coming back to Whatcom County after the final weekend of the state basketball tournament.

Environmental
10 months ago
Report from USDA details low snowpack for North Cascades

Forecasters have designated that much of western Washington is in a Moderate Drought as of March 4.

Business
10 months ago
Mortgage lender Rocket to acquire Seattle-based Redfin

The companies’ board of directors have already approved the transaction, though Redfin shareholders still have to sign off on the sale.

Government
10 months ago
AG Brown sues Adams County Sheriff for violating state immigration enforcement policies

The lawsuit claims that the sheriff’s office is illegally collaborating with federal immigration officials and aiding the Trump administration in its work to bring in local law enforcement.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
First documented COVID-19 case reported in Whatcom County five years ago

Whatcom County saw over 300 deaths related to the virus in the first three years of the pandemic.

Government
10 months ago
Whatcom County hires outside consultant in fallout of sexual harrassment settlement

The county council approved a $76,500 contract with Matrix Consulting Group at its meeting on Feb. 25.

Traffic
10 months ago
Nooksack River Bridge in Everson to reduce to single lane at night through March

The lane reduction will allow crews to prepare for a culvert repair project at the bridge.

Entertainment
10 months ago
La Original Banda el Limón to perform at the 2025 Northwest Washington Fair

The group is known as one of the first banda groups that used sound equipment and vocalists to elevate their performances.