Traffic
1 year ago
Permanent speed reduction to impact drivers on I-5 in Burlington

The speed limit decrease will take effect on the 2.5 mile stretch of I-5 after the crews finish installing new signs on Wednesday.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Country artist Jake Owen announced as first headliner at 2025 Northwest Washington Fair

Owen’s album “American Love” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2016.

Crime
1 year ago
One dead, one arrested following homicide in Custer

The suspect remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

Environmental
1 year ago
USDA releases water supply outlook for the Cascades

The report mentions slight drought conditions in areas east of the mountain range but is more positive than last year’s outlook.

Crime
1 year ago
Camano Island murder solved over two decades later

The Island County Sheriff’s Office announced the night of Jan. 9 that it has closed its investigation into the 2003 murder of Tammy Mattson.

Crime
1 year ago
Motorcycle pursuit in Bellingham leads to arrest

The motorcyclist was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center but later released to the Whatcom County Jail, where he is currently held without bail.

Local
1 year ago
Judge rules both for and against Lummi Ferry fare increase lawsuit

A Whatcom County Superior Court judge both justified and rejected separate portions the plaintiff’s lawsuit.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham city council to hold public hearing regarding proposed parking ordinance

Residents are being invited on Jan. 13 to give their thoughts on an interim ordinance that would temporarily remove parking minimums.

Local
1 year ago
Mount Vernon trailer park fire ends in fatality

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.

Government
1 year ago
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson calls for spending cuts across Washington state agencies

Ferguson estimates his spending cuts will save roughly $4 billion in light of a critical shortfall in the state’s operating budget.