Local
12 months ago
Shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor and surrounding areas remains closed

The closure is due to a norovirus-type illness impacting shellfish and is set to remain in effect until Jan. 27.

Community Events
12 months ago
2025 Fairhaven Chocolate Walk invites the Bellingham community to support local vendors

The Fairhaven Chocolate Walk is back for its fourth year to showcase sweets around Whatcom County and Washington state.

Community Events
1 year ago
Bellingham High School to host MLK Day program

The WWU Community Consortium for Cultural Recognition is sponsoring a service at Bellingham High School on Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County streamlines process to apply for building projects

In the past, applicants would need to fill out the same information repeatedly during the application process. 

Government
1 year ago
BRIEF: Bellingham City Council wants public feedback on selling small downtown property

More information about the potential sale will be available closer to the hearing date.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/17/25

The Vikings beat the buzzer last night to take down a nationally ranked team at Carver Gym.

Local
1 year ago
Record enrollment in affordable healthcare reported in Washington state

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services reports that millions more customers are using the affordable healthcare program compared to years past. 

Obituaries
1 year ago
OBITUARY: Laurie Lynn Teehan

Laurie Lynn Teehan passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 4th.

Local
1 year ago
Navy jets cause disturbances near Bellingham International Airport

Six Growler jets were redirected to the airport on Wednesday due to heavy fog on Whidbey Island.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Prepare in a Year: January’s Task – Make a Communication Plan

Community contributor Amy Cloud offers some guiding tips to keep your 2025 preparedness goals on track.