Government
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County names new director of Health and Community Services

The new director is expected to take over at the end of October, pending confirmation from the county council.

Government
4 weeks ago
Resident files lawsuit against City of Blaine over Public Records Act violation allegation

Environmental group Blaine Water Coalition claims the city failed to properly respond to its request for records related to a subdivision development.

Government
4 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council approves contract to upgrade City Hall

Construction of the Civic Campus is scheduled to begin this fall. 

Government
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County receives over $875,000 in federal funding for Lummi Island ferry operations

Washington secured the most funding of any state, with nearly $40 million, the vast majority of which went towards Washington State Ferries.

Elections
4 weeks ago
Washington’s Secretary of State criticizes President Trumps plans to get rid of mail-in voting

Hobbs called the plan a “direct threat” to every eligible voter in the country and denounced federal interference in state elections.

Local
4 weeks ago
Death of Lummi fisherman near Point Robers brings criticism to U.S. Coast Guard

Lummi Chairman Anthony Hillaire later read a statement from the fisherman’s family on social media, criticizing the U.S. Coast Guard for a slow response. 

Government
4 weeks ago
Birch Bay residents invited to offer feedback on potential incorporation

Results from the feasibility study are expected to be released this fall.

Environmental
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County receives over $300,000 in state funds to purchase land near California Creek and Drayton Harbor

Another nearly $1.8 million will be divvied up among seven counties including Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit to offer assistance in helping landowners to reduce shoreline armoring.

Government
1 month ago
Former Whatcom County health director seeks $1.5 million from county, alleges wrongful termination

Before her firing, the former health director says she reported several instances of bullying and hostility from the County Executive, which caused her to experience mental health issues from the hostile environment.

Local
1 month ago
Nighttime construction slated to restart at Boulevard Park this October

Construction on the project was delayed in 2024 and is currently waiting for the busy summer season to end.