Local
12 months ago
Lynden school seeks help locating missing tractor

Superintendent David Vanderyacht asks anyone with information on its location to call the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line.

Local
12 months ago
Shellfish growing areas expand in Portage Bay following improved clean water tests

The Lummi Natural Resources Department said in a statement that the change marks a “positive milestone” in their efforts to improve water quality.

Business
12 months ago
Boeing negotiations continue as company says it will begin furloughing employees

Company and union representatives met with federal mediators on Sept. 17 to restart negotiations and were expected to meet again on Sept. 18.

Local
12 months ago
Mayor Kim Lund addresses growing homeless encampments in Bellingham

The mayor of Bellingham says the city has created an internal team to give more attention to the two encampments and prevent new ones from growing.

Local
12 months ago
Walmart encampment property owner pressed by City of Bellingham to cleanup land by 2025

An estimated 1000-2000 tons of solid waste needs to be removed from the 20-acre property by the end of the year.

Local Sports
12 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/18/24

A new pro basketball team is coming to the Pacific Northwest, but it’s not the one Seattle fans were hoping for.

Elections
12 months ago
Ferguson and Reichert to debate in Spokane

Bob Ferguson, a Democrat who has been attorney general since 2013, will face former Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert on Sept. 18.

Dedicated To Service
12 months ago
Whidbey SAR rescues injured hiker in Cascade Mountains

It was the 21st rescue mission of the year for Whidbey’s Naval Air Station search and rescue team.

Local Sports
12 months ago
Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2

The Mariners lost for just the second time this season in their “City Connect” uniforms, dropping to 15-2.

Business
12 months ago
Bellingham City Council voices opposition to grocery mega-merger

The Bellingham City Council voted unanimously as the merger poses concerns over reduced competition and potential price hikes among other issues.