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Government
5 months ago
Whatcom County opens application window for advisory committee members

Applications are due by 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2026.

Government
5 months ago
Port of Bellingham seeks feedback on redistricting plans for new commissioners

Voters will elect two new Port of Bellingham commissioners in the November 2026 general election.

Outdoors
5 months ago
Samish Park reopens to the public after extended closure

The park was closed ahead of the summer season in 2024 as crews worked to replace the North Lake Samish Bridge over the course of the next year.

Government
5 months ago
State files two new lawsuits against Trump administration over federal food and housing support

Washington is one of more than 20 states who are criticizing new changes to federal support programs.

Environmental
5 months ago
Washington fines BP, Olympic Pipeline Company for 2023 gas spill in Skagit County

This is the second fine that’s been issued to the Olympic Pipeline Company in the last five years.

Government
5 months ago
Federal judge rules to protect four public service agencies from federal funding cuts

The recent ruling permanently bars the agencies from being cut.

Environmental
5 months ago
City of Bellingham agrees to tighten emissions control at sewage treatment plant

The Northwest Clean Air Agency alleged the city of several violations at the sewage treatment plant.

Health and Wellness
5 months ago
State and local officials urge Washington residents to get flu shot this season

It comes after 17 people died of the flu in Whatcom County during the last flu season, which was more than the previous five years combined.

Government
5 months ago
Whatcom Transit Authority, other statewide bus services awarded new federal funding

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on Thursday, Nov. 20 that it’s investing $2 billion to modernize and lower emissions at hundreds of bus stations across the country.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
Port of Bellingham launches survey to see where residents prefer to travel from BLI

Alaska and Allegiant airlines are the only major carriers that service Bellingham Int’l Airport following Southwest’s departure in 2024.

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