Government
6 days ago
Proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ becomes prominent discussion in Olympia

Washington residents have voted against a state income tax repeatedly, with the most recent vote in 2015. 

Northwest Sports
6 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl Parade, Lummi boys and girls win district titles and more

Over a million 12’s fans packed the streets of downtown Seattle to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win.

Education
6 days ago
Multiple investigations open into student misconduct at Mount Baker School District elementary school

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they have opened their own investigation.

Government
6 days ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to purchase WWU building in Bellingham

Located on 32nd Street, the university currently uses the building for their IT department among other services.

Local
6 days ago
Amtrak announces plans for upgraded trains on Cascades route

The new “Airo Fleet” is expected to go into service in 2027.

Entertainment
6 days ago
Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals

The move aligns county code with Washington state’s in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.

Crime
6 days ago
Woman arrested after attempted armed car theft in Bellingham

She was arrested close to the crime scene and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Local Sports
6 days ago
Graham Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53

Mario Saint-Supery and Adam Miller added 11 points apiece for the Bulldogs.

Government
7 days ago
Blaine construction company awarded $12.7 million contract for new Bellingham dispatch center

The new building will be built on the site of the aging current facility in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood.