Farm
8 months ago
Threat of ICE arrests creates culture of fear among farm workers in Whatcom County

Local farmers are warning that our food system is being threatened by a mishandling of the federal crackdown on immigration.

Community Events
9 months ago
Deadline approaches for Whatcom Farm Expo applicants

Anyone interested in applying to be an exhibitor at the 2025 Whatcom Farm Expo are asked to fill out a form by the end of January.

Education
9 months ago
Scholten’s Equipment donates new tractor to Lynden Future Farmers of America

The FFA’s previous tractor was stolen in September 2024.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
Whatcom Humane Society shares tips on how to keep your pets safe this New Year’s Eve

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – With parties, events and other social gatherings, New Year’s Eve […]

Environmental
11 months ago
Claim forms for Nooksack water adjudication to be sent out in early 2025

Qualifying water users will have until May 1, 2026, to complete the forms.

Environmental
11 months ago
Key water adjudication hearing to be held on Tuesday

The hearing will potentially finalize the claim forms that water users will receive in early 2025.

Health and Wellness
11 months ago
Bird flu case confirmed in Whatcom County

Though the risk of transmission between humans and birds is low, officials urge people not to handle dead or diseased birds without protection.

We Are Whatcom
11 months ago
Kate Steensma: Fourth-generation dairy farmer

Steensma Creamery brings locally grown dairy products to Whatcom County, fostering community connections and practicing sustainable, ethical farming practices.

Community Events
12 months ago
BRIEF: Sustainably scrap your old pumpkins at Widnor Farms after Halloween

The Custer-based farm is inviting people to feed their old jack-o-lanterns to the farm’s pigs on Nov. 2.

Farm
12 months ago
Ferndale animal feed facility to close after 88 years of operation

After the factory closes, customers can still get their Cargill feed products through the company’s facility in Granger or from EPL Feed LLC in Sumas.