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Elections
12 months ago
August special election puts levies and public office candidates to a vote

The ballot includes two levies and primary elections for eight different offices.

Crime
12 months ago
Man who punched Bellingham child in racially motivated attack pleads guilty

The attack left the child with a chipped tooth and a nose injury.

Government
12 months ago
Port of Bellingham votes in favor of expanding number of commissioners

Voters in the western portion of Whatcom County will be able to vote on the decision in November.

Government
12 months ago
Washington joins multistate lawsuit against FEMA’s decision to terminate disaster preparedness program

Washington is joined by 19 other states and the governor of Pennsylvania in seeking a court order to restore the program and its billions in funding.

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Veronica North: Pop artist

In the last few years, Veronica North has made waves in the Whatcom County music scene as a mainstay of original popular music. 

Entertainment
1 year ago
‘Severance’ TV show creator, WWU Alum Dan Erickson nominated for Emmy

The hit TV show has received many accolades, and this year is no different.

Government
1 year ago
Family of five to remain in ICE custody in Ferndale, Rep. Rick Larsen calls for action

Rep. Dexter and Rep. Larsen wrote to the Department of Homeland Security over the weekend, demanding that the family be able to speak to an attorney or other legal counsel.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham to receive $1.5 million to design fish passage improvements in Padden Creek

Skagit County will also see funds from the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Board.

Weather
1 year ago
Increased risk of wildfires in Whatcom, Skagit counties through Wednesday evening

The watch is issued when there’s the possibility of “critical” fire conditions like warm temperatures, low humidity and strong gusty winds.