Government
1 week ago
Port of Bellingham highlights investments, clean energy business expansion and more in new report

Moving into the final year of its four-year strategy plan, the Port hopes to keep local businesses thriving by focusing on what their workforce needs to stay in the area.

Local
2 weeks ago
3% surcharge to be added to credit, debit card charges on Washington State Ferries

Riders can skip the new surcharge by paying with cash or using prepaid ORCA cards to make purchases. 

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County updates process to report illnesses from water recreation

Water recreation can include a wide range of activities at local beaches, lakes, public pools and hot tubs.

Government
2 weeks ago
State calls for FEMA to resume funding for key disaster preparedness program

Washington was part of a coalition of states that already won a lawsuit to prevent the agency from ending its BRIC program.

Government
2 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson requests additional federal assistance for flood recovery efforts

President Trump signed an initial emergency declaration in December that helped pay for search and rescue operations. 

Government
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Sheriff Tanksley opposes statewide sheriff bill

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A bill moving forward in Olympia is drawing criticism […]

Government
2 weeks ago
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund reflects on 2025, previews what’s to come for 2026 in State of the City address

Lund detailed how the city grappled with a $10 million budget shortfall in 2025.

Government
2 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council to consider extending landmark tree ordinance for six more months

A public hearing will be held prior to the vote at its upcoming meeting on Monday.

Government
2 weeks ago
Washington officials vote to establish state sandstone

The state Senate voted unanimously with one excused absence to approve the measure on Monday, Feb. 16 after a short speech from its sponsor Sen. Ron Muzzall.

Government
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council hears update on flood recovery plan ahead of key presentation

The council will learn the specifics of the county’s early action project at its meeting on Feb. 24.