Local
11 months ago
Western Washington University announces two unrelated on-campus student deaths

Students struggling with the loss are encouraged to contact the WWU Counseling and Wellness Center at (360) 650-3164.

Community Events
11 months ago
Whatcom County EMS offers free emergency response training

The two-hour-long class will teach community members how to administer Narcan and hands-only CPR.

Crime
11 months ago
Bellingham School District sexual assault lawsuit dismissed

Criminal charges against school administrators were dropped by the Whatcom County Superior Court last December.

Local
11 months ago
Whatcom County first responders to begin using new medication in opioid overdose responses

The new pilot program is intended to help users reduce the risk of future overdoses.

Local Sports
11 months ago
Seahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night’s game against the Niners

Seattle has a five-game losing streak in the series with San Francisco that includes a playoff game.

Crime
11 months ago
Bellingham man sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse

Following his sentence, he will be under community supervision for three years and will be required to register as a sex offender.

Weather
11 months ago
Northern lights forecasted to return in Whatcom County

Whatcom County is in a prime position to see the Aurora Borealis Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, barring any cloud coverage.

Business
11 months ago
Commercial real estate vacancies on the rise in downtown Bellingham

Downtown Bellingham’s retail vacancy rate sat at 8.4%, nearly three times the citywide average.

Community Events
11 months ago
‘Exit the ordinary:’ Local music festival returns, bringing magical realms to downtown Bellingham

There are over 60 acts planned Thursday through Sunday. Set designers plan to transport people to other fantastical lands within each venue throughout downtown Bellingham.

Elections
11 months ago
Bellingham City Council seeks public input on opposing statewide initiatives

The hearings are scheduled for next Monday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. in the city council chambers.