Elections
5 months ago
Candidate filing week approaches for Whatcom County public office positions

There are several local offices up for reelection, including four spots on the county council and four spots on the Bellingham City Council.

Crime
5 months ago
Contracted employee at Whatcom County Jail accused of smuggling drugs into facility

Corrections deputies found outside contraband last month that had been smuggled into some of the inmates’ rooms.

Government
5 months ago
Port of Bellingham announces new Director of Aviation at Bellingham Airport

Some of the director’s new duties will include a multimillion-dollar runway project and air traffic control tower upgrades.

Local
5 months ago
Mt. Baker Ski Area president steps down, third generation board member takes her place

Gwyn Howat says she’s stepping back after finishing up her 34th year at the mountain.

Government
5 months ago
Funding for Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” cut from Washington state budget

The Imagination Library has one local program with United Way of Whatcom County and several other partners in Skagit and San Juan counties.

Local
5 months ago
Unionized workers at PeaceHealth announce five-day strike

Bargaining representatives for both unions say wages, understaffing and limited time with patients are their critical concerns.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office ACS seeks people interested in ham radio

Are you fairly proficient in social media? If so, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Communication Service (ACS) has an offer for you.

Education
5 months ago
Dept. of Education opens investigation into Washington state Superintendent’s Office

It comes as the Lynden School Board is scheduled to discuss the topic at its meeting on Thursday, May 1.

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