Local
10 months ago
Bellingham man arrested for alleged DUI crash into Kendall Elementary

The crash caused the school to close for one day, and the district says it will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Government
10 months ago
Gov. Ferguson announces protections for children amid national surge in deportations

The announcement comes after Blaine Border Patrol reported that its agents helped arrest six illegal immigrants on Sunday. 

Community Events
10 months ago
Whatcom Million Trees Project continues planting new trees and sustaining old growth

The Bellingham nonprofit has now planted over 2,800 trees and protected nearly 323,000.

Education
10 months ago
Student workers at Western march in demand of equal recognition

Meanwhile, Operational Student Employees are pleading with the university to recognize their union’s existence.

Government
10 months ago
City of Bellingham to consider funding Whatcom County severe weather shelter at upcoming council meeting

Whatcom County currently solely operates the shelter and the interlocal agreement would not give the City of Bellingham control over its operations.

Local
10 months ago
Bellingham seeks input on renter experience as council mulls passing ordinances

The city council is considering two ordinances that aim to curtail excessive fees, colloquially referred to as “junk fees.” 

Weather
10 months ago
WEATHER: Continued cold weather in the forecast, minimal snow on the horizon for the coast

A 40% chance of heavy snow is predicted for the mountains over the next two weeks.

Local
10 months ago
Western Washington University updates policy to protect students from immigration enforcement

University President Sabah Randhawa approved the interim school policy on Friday, Jan. 17.

Crime
10 months ago
BRIEF: Ferndale Police warns public of roadside scammers

FPD urges the public to not engage with these individuals or purchase anything from them.

Local
10 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff Tanksley responds to immigration executive orders

Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley said in an open letter that he has received questions regarding potential changes to how the sheriff’s office handles federal immigration enforcement.