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Crime
10 months ago
Woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering man at Bellingham homeless encampment

Her alleged accomplice pleaded not guilty with a jury trial set to begin on July 14.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
Nationwide egg recall underway due to Salmonella concerns

If you have these eggs, throw them away or return them. If the packaging is gone and you’re unsure, it’s safest to discard them

Government
10 months ago
Bellingham Public Library secures over $3 million in funding for renovations

The library, first built in 1950, will now be able to move forward with phase two of their renovations.

Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: Missing persons alert for Lummi Nation teen in Bellingham

The teen is described as 5′ 6″ tall, 130 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and blue shoes.

Education
10 months ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Crime
10 months ago
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office may be on the trail of murder suspect Travis Decker

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads directly to Decker’s arrest.

Business
10 months ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Government
10 months ago
Bellingham City Council expands affordable housing opportunities

The newly passed ordinance offers incentives for developers to build affordable housing in designated urban villages.

Community Events
10 months ago
Protests planned for this weekend in Bellingham and Ferndale

A Ferndale “ICE-Breaker” rally is set for Friday while Bellingham is slated to have a No Kings demonstration at City Hall.

Local
10 months ago
No injuries reported after RV fire in Bellingham

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.