Outdoors
10 months ago
Camping at state parks in Whatcom County is getting a whole lot easier

Washington State Parks has announced its expanding same-day reservations to all parks with reservable campgrounds.

Local
10 months ago
Detainee escapes ICE Tacoma facility as demonstrations continue outside

The escape comes days after ICE officials arrested a farmworker activist in Skagit County.

Education
10 months ago
Blaine School District searches for new superintendent

The former superintendent will begin working with the Sultan School District in July.

Local
10 months ago
Lawsuit against Bellingham Police Department over domestic abuse by a former officer begins trial

Two women are seeking a combined $6 million in damages from BPD.

Local
10 months ago
Student suffers minor injuries following school bus accident in Skagit County

No other students were injured in the accident.

Traffic
10 months ago
Roadwork at James Street roundabout to cause traffic delays

The project is expected to take about two months to complete.

Local
10 months ago
Upgrades incoming to Bellingham sewer treatment plant in Fairhaven

The city initially wanted to replace the incinerators with an anaerobic digestion system that would have produced biosolids that could be used as fertilizer.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Rep. Rick Larsen announces Congressional Art Competition for local high school students

Rep. Rick Larsen announced the annual Congressional Art Competition has started accepting applications.

Local
10 months ago
BRIEF: Amtrak service limited through Bellingham following corrosion discovery

Amtrak Cascades passengers will instead be picked up by buses at Bellingham’s station in Fairhaven.

Government
10 months ago
Whatcom County Council takes a step toward making Birch Bay its own city

Whatcom County Council voted 4-2 with one abstention at its meeting Tuesday night to analyze the possibility of making Birch Bay its own city.