Elections
3 months ago
Whatcom County voters recommended to place ballots in official drop boxes

The Secretary of State’s Office says it can’t guarantee that ballots mailed in the final week leading up to the election will be postmarked on time.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County to host open house at severe weather shelter in Bellingham

In addition to guided tours, health officials will give a presentation before taking questions or comments.

Education
3 months ago
Washington wins education funding lawsuits against Trump administration

My Bellingham Now previously reported that the department pulled the funding in September because the program curriculum mentioned diverse gender identities.

Government
3 months ago
Food assistance benefits like SNAP to end in November with lack of federal funding

According to Gov. Bob Ferguson, roughly 1 million Washington residents use SNAP benefits every month to buy food.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reaches tentative agreement to relocate

The county council will vote to approve the relocation at its meeting on Nov. 5 and the move is expected to be made as early as summer 2026.

Government
3 months ago
Skagit County names new director of public health

The new director previously served as the director of strategic initiatives within the Commissioner’s Office. 

Government
3 months ago
Local and state leaders call for lower legal threshold for impaired driving in Washington

It comes as more than half of the fatal crashes in Washington between 2017 and 2021 involved impaired drivers.

Government
3 months ago
Dept. of Health receives additional funding for food assistance program in Washington

According to the DOH, nearly 5,000 Whatcom County residents received support from the program last year. 

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Health insurance costs rise in 2026 as open enrollment begins next week

Open enrollment begins on Nov. 1 for residents who do not get their health insurance through an employer, spouse or government program.

Local
3 months ago
Lynden narrows search for new chief of police, community invited to meet final candidates

Each candidate will give a brief overview of their career and experience before community members have a chance to give their feedback at the end of the event.

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