Environmental
11 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Get to know the difference between “La Niña” and “El Niño” with Amy Cloud

Still trying to wrap your head around terms like “bomb cyclone” and “atmospheric river”? You’re in good company.

Business
11 months ago
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger, sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal

The move came a day after two judges halted the merger in separate court cases in Portland and Seattle.

Local
11 months ago
Summit Construction to build amenities for North Haven tiny home village

Summit Construction has built a variety of buildings in Whatcom County including the Lightcatcher Museum, Village Books and Cascadia Elementary School.

Crime
11 months ago
New state law will increase penalties for negligent driving in 2025

Under the new law, maximum fines will increase to $5000 and a 90-day license suspension.

Business
11 months ago
Proposed Kroger and Albertsons merger on pause following three-week hearing

A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that the merger violates Washington state’s anti-trust laws and cannot go forward.

Crime
11 months ago
Lynden man arrested on account of suspected burglary

The victim told deputies that the man had broken windows, damaged the walls, scrawled graffiti and left burn marks on the carpet in their home.

Crime
11 months ago
Holiday lights vandal returns to Barkley Village

In a Grinch-like spirit, the suspect cut the wires of the shopping center’s lighted tree display.

Local
11 months ago
Reports show Whatcom County gas prices have dropped in the last year

Bellingham saw a drop in prices of about 20 cents over the course of the last year.

Local
11 months ago
Second victim of Ferndale apartment fire dies at Harborview Medical Center

The victim was found inside with one other person, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire.

Crime
11 months ago
Bellingham Police track down man who previously evaded arrest

The man now faces additional charges and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $630,000 bail.