National
1 year ago
Cyber outage impacts travel, banks, healthcare facilities and more around the country

The update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike had a bug in the code that ground Windows and Microsoft programs to a halt.

Local
1 year ago
Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter faces lawsuit for exceeding emissions limits

The lawsuit states that Intalco could face fines of up to $109,000 per day for each violation.

Weather
1 year ago
U.S. Forest Service update reveals “Easy Fire” decreased in size by approximately 200 acres

Fire managers were able to fly over the fire on July 19 and accurately map its size. Highway 20 has reopened, but drivers are warned against stopping along their route.

Features
1 year ago
Hunger vs Hunger founder burns over 10,000 calories in support of Bellingham Food Bank

Bellingham man travels over 147 miles on July 20, to raise awareness for those in need in Whatcom County. Community members can show their support after at a fundraising event held in Fairhaven.

Local
1 year ago
Missing woman last seen in Bellingham, BPD ask for the public’s help

Bellingham Police ask anyone with information on her location to call their non-emergency line at (360) 676-6911. 

Community Events
1 year ago
Downtown Sounds celebrates 20 years of music, beer and community in Bellingham’s Arts District

Downtown Sounds has returned to the streets of downtown Bellingham with local live music and fun for the whole community.

Community Events
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Farm to table bike rides, field trips to the North Cascades and live music in Whatcom County this weekend

Take a farm to table bike tour through Ferndale or see Dustbowl Revival at the Wild Buffalo this weekend in Whatcom County.

Local
1 year ago
Washington State Healthcare Authority gives grant to Whatcom County LEAD program

Expanded staffing would allow for up to 170 people to be served at a time by more case managers that work in the LEAD program.

Local
1 year ago
Portion of North Cascades Highway reopens as the “Easy Fire” continues to burn

The fire is burning around 300 acres as of Thursday afternoon and is currently 0% contained.

Local
1 year ago
Thousands of community leaders across the country back Whatcom County’s urge to declare national fentanyl emergency

The National Association of Counties unanimously approved a resolution proposed by the county council.