Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham announces new name for renovated pier at Little Squalicum Park

The Salish Seawalk, Squalkway to Heaven and the Pier of Subdued Excitement were among the most popular choices submitted by community members.

Elections
1 year ago
Trump owes Whatcom County over $50k from 2016 Lynden rally expenses

The county has not heard back after asking Trump’s campaign to reimburse the county for security costs during his rally at the Lynden Fairgrounds in May of 2016.

Government
1 year ago
City of Bellingham workers union raises awareness to wage bargaining

The union, Local 1937, represents non-uniformed city employees in departments like parks, public works and libraries.

Elections
1 year ago
Bob Ferguson withdraws from October gubernatorial debate

The state’s Debate Coalition cancelled the Oct. 11 event at Central Washington University after Ferguson’s announcement.

Government
1 year ago
Bob Ferguson joins the federal lawsuit against RealPage

The lawsuit alleges the company is violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices.

Government
1 year ago
Mayor Lund announces new city plans for Bellingham in 2025

The newly launched planning effort called Downtown Forward aims to bring in new business to downtown and continue to revitalize the area following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elections
1 year ago
Primary election race for Commissioner of Public Lands subject to mandatory recount

The preliminary count showed Democrat Dave Upthegrove defeating Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson for second place by just 51 votes—less than a hundredth of a percentage-point difference.

Business
1 year ago
Cherry Point Refinery awarded over $26 million to reduce airplane emissions

The funds will be used to produce sustainable aviation fuels for airports throughout the region.

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