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Business
12 months ago
Whatcom County businesses suffer from drop in border crossing numbers

Southbound border crossings by B.C. residents have fallen more than 50% over the first eight days of April compared to the same time last year.

Northwest Sports
12 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners pull out a thriller, Kraken win streak snapped, prep baseballupdate and more

The Mariners used a furious late-game rally to stun their division rivals in walk-off fashion this afternoon.

Government
12 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs at least 18 new bills into law in the span of a week

Notably, HB 1209 will regulate the sale of sodium nitrite in the state, becoming the fourth state to do so.

Local
12 months ago
Unionized workers at PeaceHealth authorize a strike

My Bellingham Now previously reported that wages, medical benefits and safety issues due to short staffing have contributed to issues with creating a new contract. 

We Are Whatcom
12 months ago
Aurielle Buermann: Race Director of Ski to Sea and the Mt. Baker Hill Climb

Buermann is just weeks away from her first Ski to Sea as race director of the heritage event in Whatcom County.

Traffic
12 months ago
WSDOT cameras begin watching for speeding drivers in Skagit County

Drivers caught by the cameras will receive a notice in the mail, but no fines will be issued.

Northwest Sports
12 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners pull out key divisional win, Robles injury update and more

The Mariners’ leadoff hitter will be out much longer than initially expected.

Outdoors
12 months ago
WDFW closes Sauk, Skagit Rivers for all fishing

Both rivers will close on April 11 after lower-than-expected returns of steelhead.

Environmental
12 months ago
Whatcom County to host water adjudication seminars this spring

A regional water rights consultant will offer demonstrations and provide more information about the adjudication process.

Elections
12 months ago
BRIEF: Special election ballots mailed for Meridian School District’s $71 million bond measure

Ballots are due in a drop box or must be postmarked by April 22 in order to count.