Lifestyle
11 months ago
Bellingham voted one of the 50 best places to visit in the world

The article says Bellingham is a “quirky and youthful city defined by its culture, historic district and outdoor escapes.” 

Community Events
11 months ago
BRIEF: Dick’s Drive-In to bring food truck to Bellingham for one day only

The truck will be selling their famous burgers and shakes from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. or until everything sells out. 

Local
11 months ago
WTA announces new technology to better serve passengers and route planning

Work on their bus fleet should be done by the end of December, and they will start collecting new data in January after testing and training are complete.

Traffic
11 months ago
Heavy traffic expected as Taylor Swift ends the “Eras Tour” in Vancouver

It may not be Santa Claus, but a larger-than-life figure coming to town could snarl your weekend travel plans.

Local
11 months ago
State audit finds eventual home ownership program ineffective in Whatcom County

The report comes partially in response to controversy over Deming homes in the Nooksack eviction saga.

Local
11 months ago
Federal appeals court rules ICE can continue using Boeing Field for chartered deportation flights

The agency has used airports around the country to charter flights deporting hundreds of thousands of noncitizens considered lawfully removable from the U.S.

Tribal News
11 months ago
Lummi Nation receives $550,000 grant to expand mental health services

The Washington State Health Care Authority also received $7 million from the DOJ to help fund treatment programs in both communities and correctional facilities.

Government
11 months ago
Gov. Inslee calls for hiring freeze in light of “significant” budget deficit

According to the Washington State Office of Financial Managment, economists are forecasting a $10 to $12 billion budget deficit over the next four and a half years.

Local
11 months ago
City of Bellingham acquires more land to protect local drinking water

The purchases are a part of the city’s Lake Whatcom Land Acquisition and Preservation Program that has bought more than 2,800 acres to preserve the lake’s watershed.

Local
11 months ago
Last week to take City of Ferndale’s Transportation Survey

The survey takes around ten minutes to fill out and will help identify potential ways to improve travel conditions in Whatcom County’s second largest city.