Lifestyle
10 months ago
Lynden Breakfast Kiwanis Club holds “Toy Drive” for local families

All donations will go directly to children in the Lynden school district. The club asks that gifts should be left unwrapped and appropriate for ages 5 to 15.

Local
10 months ago
Agencies advise preparation for travel ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

The Port of Seattle expects 1.5 million people to pass through Sea-Tac from now until Saturday, Nov. 30. Meanwhile, WSDOT is expecting nearly 300,000 passengers on state ferries through Sunday, Dec. 1.

Local
10 months ago
Amtrak Cascades train collides with fallen tree during windstorm

No injuries were reported but the engineer was taken to a hospital to be checked out.

Crime
10 months ago
Federal judge reduces Vancouver resident’s sentence for Capitol riot

Marc Bru was involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and planned an insurrection in Portland.

Local
10 months ago
BRIEF: Bellingham Police receive new infrared camera

Previous to this, anything that needed to be tested for bodily fluids, gun residue or other materials would need to be sent offsite for testing.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Whatcom Museum invites community photo submissions

The Whatcom Museum’s “Not the Whole Picture” exhibit will include a collection of photos showing everyday Bellingham life.

Government
10 months ago
Local governments still assessing cost of damage from recent bomb cyclone in western Washington

According to PSE, over 130,000 people are still without power mostly around King County.

Crime
10 months ago
40-year-old man threatens minors with knife in downtown Bellingham

The two minors are safe, and the suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail.

Outdoors
10 months ago
Toxic algae warning lifted at Wiser Lake

Residents should still avoid contact with algae blooms at the lake, which can look like scummy or clumpy material in the water.

Weather
10 months ago
WEATHER: Strong winds in Whatcom County to continue through weekend

The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory that’s now in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Southeast winds are expected to reach up to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.