Weather
12 months ago
WEATHER: Freezing temperatures to continue overnight in Bellingham and surrounding areas

Snow and flurries are also forecast for this evening, but Bellingham isn’t expected to receive more than an inch of snow.

Local
12 months ago
Bill to decrease Amtrak Cascades travel time introduced in Olympia

Trips from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. would have a goal of arriving in 2 hours and 45 minutes, more than an hour quicker than the current trip.

Crime
12 months ago
Middle school student arrested for bringing gun to school in Mount Vernon

School staff approached the student and safely recovered the gun, which police later confirmed to be real.

Local
12 months ago
Blaine Border Patrol assists ICE with eight arrests in one week

The majority of the arrests took place in Whatcom and Skagit counties, including several in Bellingham and Lynden.

Weather
12 months ago
WEATHER: Light snow, freezing temperatures in the forecast for Whatcom County

The NWS say intermittent snow showers will continue throughout the lowlands of western Whatcom County over the next week.

Business
12 months ago
Narrative Coffee in Bellingham announces closure in February

The cafe said that Feb. 22 will be their last day of service, three years after opening the Bellingham location.

Local
12 months ago
Lighthouse Mission facility nears capacity as temperatures drop in Bellingham

A homeless shelter in Bellingham is nearing capacity as the weather continues to be dangerously chilly.

Weather
12 months ago
National Weather Service releases snowfall measurements across Whatcom County

The City of Bellingham and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office are both urging residents to stay off the roads unless necessary.

Business
12 months ago
Demand for office space increases in Bellingham, while retail declines

Downtown Bellingham retail vacancies rose to nearly 10%, largely brought on by the relocation of the Lighthouse Mission Base Camp.

Business
12 months ago
Amtrak sees rider increase in service through Bellingham

Amtrak saw a nearly 15% increase nationally and a 40% increase in their Cascades route between 2023 and 2024.