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Government
1 year ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law to expand Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program

Over 50 jurisdictions across the state currently take part in it, including Bellingham and Ferndale, but the new law will expand the program to more cities and counties.

Education
1 year ago
WWU joins nationwide pushback against president’s orders on higher education

Colleges from around the country are criticizing “unprecedented” overreach by the Trump administration.

Local
1 year ago
Annual dry dock outage cuts Lummi Island ferry service until May

During that time, there will pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks draft o-line, Mariners back at home, fishing season in Whatcom and more

The Seahawks got some much-needed help in the trenches in the first round yesterday.

Crime
1 year ago
Indian citizen sentenced to prison time for conspiring cross-border smuggling scheme

The man was arrested near the border in December 2023.

Traffic
1 year ago
Section of Chuckanut Drive to remain closed without definite timeline

WSDOT says engineers are continuing to assess the damage but have faced safety challenges.

Traffic
1 year ago
Lane closures on I-5 scheduled for next week in Bellingham

The closures are expected to take place between 1 a.m. and 12 p.m. on all four days.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Seahawks select guard Grey Zabel of North Dakota State with No. 18 pick in the NFL draft

The Seahawks are optimistic that Zabel can be part of the solution for an offensive line.

Lifestyle Lookout
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: April Brews Day, a film festival and live music this weekend in Whatcom County

Film, beer tasting, dancing and live music are all on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.