Environmental
5 months ago
STUDY: New research points to potential climate change benefits from wildfires

The study’s authors note that the fires produce negative impacts to human health and forest diversity.

Crime
5 months ago
Sedro-Woolley woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from Bellingham business

The woman’s sentencing is scheduled for June 26, where prosecutors are recommending a maximum of 33 months in prison.

Crime
5 months ago
Man arrested after stabbing at homeless encampment in Bellingham

The man was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
5 months ago
Young man arrested after allegedly assaulting transient people in downtown Bellingham

The man was taken into custody on robbery, assault and malicious mischief charges.

Business
5 months ago
$10 million in grants offered by Whatcom County’s Economic Development Investment program

Applications are due by June 30 and can be found on the county website. 

Local
5 months ago
WSDOT crews begin clearing road to Artist Point

There is not expected time that the final stretch of the highway will be open for travelers this year. 

Crime
5 months ago
New database set to track law enforcement’s use of force

Law enforcement agencies have through Sept. 2 to start reporting their data and will need to make reports monthly from now on.

Local Sports
5 months ago
Mariners will retire Randy Johnson’s No. 51 during the 2026 season

Johnson, 61, went 130-74 with a 3.42 ERA across 10 seasons with the Mariners.

Local
5 months ago
New fund at WWU supports students pursuing investigative journalism

The funds stem from a lawsuit against the university in 2019 that was eventually settled in 2024, giving $112,000 to the former student journalists the university withheld public records from.

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