Local
1 year ago
Lynden mayor vetoes ordinance to get rid of fluoride in city water, cites public comments in council meeting

Another voting period will take place for the Lynden City Council on Monday, July 15.

Business
1 year ago
Whatcom and Skagit County farmers receive state grant money to strengthen local food systems

The Washington Department of Agriculture recently announced $1.5 million in grants to strengthen local food systems across Washington.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Public Works wins national award for Little Squalicum Estuary Project

Bellingham Public Works won the award in the $5-25 million category for environment projects. 

Obituaries
1 year ago
John B Culmine

John B. Culmine, beloved husband, father, and commercial fisherman, passed away peacefully at the […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Joan Carol “Jo” Jackson

Joan (Jo) Carol Jackson, age 87 of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully on June […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Susan Lanea Royal

Susan Lanea (Cason, Summers) Royal passed away suddenly, surrounded by at least 12 loving […]

Local Sports
1 year ago
Mariners’ offense breaks out in 7-3 win over Orioles

Mitch Garver capped Seattle’s offensive burst with a two-run homer, his 11th of the season.

Local
1 year ago
Home sales rise in Bellingham as home sales decline around the country

Home prices in Bellingham went up nearly 7% to $760,000.

Lifestyle Lookout
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Classic car show, a beach cleanup and an outdoor concert/movie happening in Whatcom County

“Red Fang” comes to the Wild Buffalo, a car show and a beach cleanup all happening over the next few days in Whatcom County

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Dirt Therapy: Local nonprofit aims to merge community, farming and conversation to at-risk veterans

Growing Veterans has been helping local veterans get reintegrated to civilian life since 2012.