×
Local
1 month ago
City of Blaine seeking developer for library, additional housing

The ideal developer, team or partnership would have concrete plans for a larger library, new childcare center and multifamily housing units.

Exterior of a stadium with white steel framework and a red-brown façade, blue 'FIELD' lettering visible under a clear blue sky
Entertainment
1 month ago
Downtown Bellingham to host pair of official watch parties for US World Cup game Friday

The U.S. is playing its first-ever game in Seattle against Australia at noon.

Two customers wearing masks stand near the entrance of a store while a staff member in a red vest works behind the counter near tall shelves.
Crime
1 month ago
Ferndale Police searching for two suspects in Ace Hardware theft

The two men were seen heading north from Vista Drive as they left the store on June 8.

Business
1 month ago
Rock and Rye Oyster House announces closure after 12 years in Herald Building

It follows the sudden closure of Starla’s Pizza, which was housed in the same building.

Close-up of multiple resume templates with placeholder text like 'Your Name' and 'Education' on a textured surface.
Business
2 months ago
Washington adds most jobs in over a year in May

The state’s unemployment rate still remained unchanged from the previous month.

Three wind turbines with tall white towers and blue-blade rotors against a clear blue sky, illustrating renewable energy infrastructure.],
Environmental
2 months ago
Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

Electric vehicle charging station with a white car plugged in; orange and black ChargePoint unit in foreground, white van in background.
Environmental
2 months ago
State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham

The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.

Business
2 months ago
Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order

In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can’t be solved without steady work opportunities.

Local
2 months ago
UPDATE: Squirrel named cause of power outage in Bellingham over the weekend

Over 4,000 customers were impacted by the outage in the majority of the city center.

Close-up of a colorful LED dot matrix displaying stock ticker numbers and percentage changes.
Crime
2 months ago
State seeks $1.5 million fine against crypto ATM operator

Regulators say Bitcoin Depot’s kiosks charged up to 42% above market rates.