Local
3 years ago
FDA rules non-dairy drinks can be labeled as “milk”

The dairy industry has been calling on the agency to prohibit plant-based products from being labeled as milk.

Local
3 years ago
Overnight cold weather shelters open in Bellingham and Ferndale

Temperatures are forecast to dip into the low 20’s and teens overnight.

Local
3 years ago
Report: Washington state salmon populations still struggling

State and federal funding for salmon recovery has increased significantly in the past year.

Local
3 years ago
Registration for kindergarten in Whatcom County opens on March 6th

Parents and guardians are urged to register students as soon as possible so districts can make staffing adjustments.

Local
3 years ago
Man arrested for attempted robbery, brandishing airsoft gun in Guide Meridian parking lot

Officers were able to subdue him with non-lethal flexible batons.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Bumbershoot music and arts festival returning in 2023

Sneak peeks on the fest’s diverse art presentations and music line-ups will be released in coming weeks.

Local
3 years ago
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week in Whatcom County

Invasive species are considered the second greatest threat to biodiversity after human development and cost the nation about $137 billion annually.

Local
3 years ago
Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center opens two new surgery suites

The hospital’s last operating rooms were completed in 2003, and planning for these suites began in 2006.

Local
3 years ago
Winter storm warning for North Cascades, wind and coastal flood advisories for Whatcom and Skagit Counties

The National Weather Service says winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.