Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham continues to revitalize the downtown area with a new mural, community events

Applicants were encouraged to send ideas for projects that could boost downtown’s aesthetic appeal and liveliness using $250,000 in lodging tax funds.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state to ban selling cosmetics that use animal testing in 2025

Washington state has joined nearly a dozen of other states in banning the practice, though there are a few exceptions to the rule.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 12/16/24

Geno Smith is injured as the Seahawks relinquish first place in the division and the Cougs’ phenom quarterback is hitting the portal.

Weather
1 year ago
Nooksack River forecast to hit “action stage” as heavy rainfall hits the region

The Skagit River in Mount Vernon, meanwhile, is forecast to jump well above action stage, though no flooding is currently in the forecast.

Traffic
1 year ago
BRIEF: Custer rest areas to be closed throughout the week

WSDOT has not disclosed a reason for the closures, but they are encouraging drivers to use the Bow Hill rest areas instead.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Jordan Love throws for 2 TDs and Packers beat Seahawks 30-13 as Seattle QB Geno Smith injures knee

QB Geno Smith will undergo scans on Monday to determine the extent of his knee injury.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Police and other local agencies to increase patrols to combat DUI infractions this holiday season

Last year, the campaign netted 17 DUI arrests in the final two weeks of the year.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: NWS issues wind advisory for Whatcom County this weekend

Additionally, a minor coastal flooding advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday for western Whatcom County.

Government
1 year ago
New bill introduced to state senate could exempt senior homeowners from paying property tax

The state already offers some property tax reductions for seniors who meet certain income thresholds, but this new bill would apply regardless of their household income.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Washington voted best state to travel on a bike in the country

The League of American Bicyclists says the state has made more efforts to improve safety for riders.