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Government
1 week ago
Final public hearing set to discuss Bellingham’s 2027 budget

The city council will also vote to send a regional fire authority and fire benefit charge to the February 2027 election ballot.

Local
1 week ago
Skagit County moving ahead with affordable senior housing project

The new units will be located on the current site of the Mount Vernon senior center.

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
Flu rates spiking in Whatcom County

A Whatcom County resident has already died from influenza this year.

Traffic
1 week ago
Blaine receives $66 million to build overpass at Bell Road rail crossing

Frequent crossings from BNSF and Amtrak trains are causing daily traffic backups at the intersection.

Local
1 week ago
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday for WA, BC to remain an hour ahead

B.C. made the final time change earlier this year.

Community Events
1 week ago
Rocky Horror Picture Show, Trick-or-Treat, Halloween at Trackside and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

Halloween is here and there are a bunch of fun events around Whatcom County this weekend to celebrate spooky season.

We Are Whatcom
1 week ago
Charles Crooks: Bellingham Ghost Tours

Leave your proton pack at home: Charles Crooks has all the tools and knowledge you need to learn about Bellingham’s supernatural side.

Government
1 week ago
Blaine puts year-long hold on data centers, bans kratom sales

Both moves follow similar actions by other local municipalities.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Mount Vernon voters to decide on capital levy for covered bleachers, more stadium upgrades

The school board voted to send the levy to the February 2027 special election ballot.

Business
2 weeks ago
Semiahmoo Resort seeking new owner

The property was listed for sale earlier this month.