Local
11 months ago
Whatcom County issues emergency proclamation following impacts of “bomb cyclone” in Sudden Valley

23 homes were damaged in Sudden Valley with four residents displaced.

Government
11 months ago
City of Bellingham begins construction for new Parks and Recreation facility

Construction at the project site is expected to be completed by March 2025.

Weather
11 months ago
WEATHER: NWS warns potential flooding in Whatcom and Skagit areas

Area rivers could see potential flooding from this weekend’s rain.

Local
11 months ago
WTA plans to expand Bellingham, Birch Bay and Lummi Nation bus routes in 2025

The transportation authority says there will be more frequent stops on routes that serve what it deems “priority populations and key destinations.”

Local
11 months ago
New organic waste collection bins are being introduced in Bellingham

The bins can hold up to 60 gallons of food and other organic waste and will be picked up every other week.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Festive events happening in Bellingham and beyond this holiday season

‘Tis the season Whatcom County! These festive sights, activities and events are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

Local
11 months ago
Severe weather shelter in Bellingham set to open next week

The shelter on N. Forest Street has the ability to hold up to 70 people.

Education
11 months ago
Local education center receives $55,000 grant to assist SUDP students

The education center is hosted at Whatcom Community College and received the funds for their Substance Used Disorder Professional (SUDP) students. 

Environmental
11 months ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to preserve groundwater in Nooksack watershed

Associated Earth Sciences, whom the contract is with, is in talks with some farmers in the county to find willing participants in the study.

Crime
11 months ago
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Bellingham Police officers

The man is believed to have made 12 threatening calls in the span of four days.