Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County hires interim Medical Examiner from Montana while searching for permanent replacement

The interim Medical Examiner is expected to begin his role with the county following the council’s next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Traffic
1 year ago
Lanes reopen on I-5 northbound following series of multi-vehicle accidents

WSDOT shut down both lanes of the interstate until the early morning hours of Sept. 5 in order to tow the damaged semi-truck off the road.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Bats come alive, Mariners beat A’s 16-3

Luis Urías led off the seventh with a solo homer, and then the next six Mariners reached base to blow the game open.

Traffic
1 year ago
TRAFFIC: All lanes of northbound I-5 blocked near Lakeway Drive

All northbound lanes on I-5 are blocked due to collision near Lakeway Drive (milepost 253).

Elections
1 year ago
Public Lands Commissioner ballot spots confirmed for Upthegrove and Herrera Beutler

A recount was ordered after Upthegrove posted an even smaller lead immediately following the primary. 

Local
1 year ago
Lighthouse Mission prepares to open new Bellingham facility

The new facility will replace the current Base Camp facility on Cornwall Avenue.

Local
1 year ago
Missing hiker found “alive and well” in Chilliwack Basin almost a month after disappearing

The Sheriff’s Office says it got word from park rangers on Aug. 30 that the hiker had been found “alive and well” in the Chilliwack Basin.

Local
1 year ago
New cases of white-nose syndrome recorded in Whatcom County bats this year

The recently discovered case of white-nose syndrome is the first recorded case in Whatcom County this year.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/4/24

The prep football season is kicking off this Friday and there’s a few changes to note in this year’s Northwest Conference.

Elections
1 year ago
Proposed childcare repeal initiative rejected, will not appear on November ballot

Whatcom County Superior Court ruled that the initiative to repeal the childcare fund was functionally invalid.