Local
1 year ago
Hybrid-electric ferries to hit the Puget Sound in coming years

The system looks to convert six boats for hydro-electric energy and build 16 of these new ships by 2040.

Local
1 year ago
ABC Recycling to ship out final scrap metal from Bellingham waterfront

The loading is expected to last through Monday, June 10.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 6/4/24

WWU freshman pitcher Alli Kimball was selected as one of eight finalists for the national Freshman of the Year award.

Local
1 year ago
City council declares opioid and synthetic drug crisis in Bellingham

The Whatcom County Council and Lummi Nation have issued similar orders that declared a state of emergency over fentanyl.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Swimming advisory in place at Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock

The advisory is specifically for the southern end of the park near Taylor Dock

Local Sports
1 year ago
Tucupita Marcano becomes first active MLB player banned for gambling since 1924

Marcano was the first active major leaguer banned for life under the sport’s gambling provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924.

Local
1 year ago
Electric Avenue bridge closed for two weeks due to “critical structural issues”

Although the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic, pedestrian and bike traffic will remain open. 

Local Sports
1 year ago
Whatcom youth soccer sees turmoil over admin decisions

Families, players and coaches have criticized the decision to cut a team.

Crime
1 year ago
New police pursuit law in effect in early June

The initiative was approved by state lawmakers in April 2024 after it gathered more than 400,000 signatures.