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Community Events
2 months ago
Canadians, Americans to gather at Peace Arch for 9/11 commemoration

The annual cross-border event honors those killed in the attacks and those who responded.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Bellingham to consider kratom ban, following other WA cities’ lead

The city council will discuss an ordinance seeking to ban the sale, distribution and preparation of the largely unregulated drug.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Larrabee State Park begins a major water system overhaul

Aging water lines at Washington’s oldest park will be replaced in a project running through May 2027.

Environmental
2 months ago
Wildfire containment grows across Whatcom County, Washington state

The Luna fire has progressed to 34% containment as of Tuesday.

Storefront window displaying a large 'CLOSED' notice with 'Will return' text and a clock illustration showing return hours.
Business
2 months ago
Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September

Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist

The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.
Local
2 months ago
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut

In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.

Large wooden totem pole sculpture with bold red, white, and black carvings, outdoors in a sunny park against a blue sky.
Tribal News
2 months ago
Lummi Nation receives $7.5 million for new affordable housing development

The HUD grant will help build 20 homes on the southern end of the reservation.

Community Events
2 months ago
Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings

The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.

For rent sign posted by Hammer Properties NW, featuring BellinghamHousing.com on the sign.
Local
2 months ago
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham

City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.

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