Weather
1 year ago
Easy Fire near North Cascades Highway doubles in size, expected to burn into October

The fire is still 0% contained and is expected to burn into October. 

news
1 year ago
Whatcom Council of Aging purchases building for new food prep space

They expect it will take two years to reach the fund-raising goal before construction and renovations can begin.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham man fired and arrested after watching explicit videos of minors

The Sheriff’s Office detectives attained a search warrant that developed probable cause to charge him with five counts of child pornography.

Crime
1 year ago
Second adult sentenced in Ferndale child overdose death

He was present on the day that his girlfriend’s five-year-old daughter was found dead inside a Ferndale home last year.

Elections
1 year ago
Ferguson, Reichert face off in November following preliminary Primary results

Ferguson leads the crowded primary field with over 45% of the vote, while 28% back Reichert.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Bonds, levy failing in initial Whatcom County ballot counts

Both bond measures for the Lynden School District and Fire Protection District 1 require a 60% majority to pass.

Elections
1 year ago
Incumbents lead 42nd District races

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Incumbents are leading both races for 42nd District state representative. […]

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Whatcom Fire District 17’s levy may pass after losing by a hair in February

Whatcom Fire District 17’s proposal is favored by almost 55% of voters in the preliminary count of ballots from Tuesday’s primary.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
BRIEF: Heat wave predicted to hit north Whatcom County

Lynden and Everson are both forecast to hit 90 degrees on Thursday.