Local
1 year ago
State announces financial aid for Whatcom County residents affected by “bomb cyclone”

Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency on Tuesday over the storm that hit the PNW in November.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Mount Baker Ski Area hosts free avalanche awareness and rescue course

A season pass or lift ticket is not required to participate in the course on Jan. 11.

Traffic
1 year ago
UPDATE: Bellingham man killed in fatal crash on I-5 near Bellis Fair Mall

At this time, there is no estimate of when both lanes will reopen.

Local
1 year ago
WTA budgets $150,000 for Transit Access Fund

Money from the fund will go to local and tribal governments for infrastructure projects within a quarter mile of a bus stop.

Community Events
1 year ago
Kulshan Brewing Company holds fundraiser for Bellingham nonprofit

A local Bellingham brewery is hosting an upcoming event to support a nonprofit that was recently impacted by a building fire. 

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County to hold planning commission public hearing

The hearing takes place on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on amending the countywide planning policies.

Local
1 year ago
State representatives announce over $50 million in funding for Washington agencies

Over $19 million of those funds will go to Skagit Transit’s Maintenance Facility Renovation.

Local
1 year ago
Snowboarder rescued on Mount Baker following overnight survival

Whatcom County Search and Rescue was able to reach the skier 14 hours after he was initially reported overdue.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Department of Health closes shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor and surrounding areas

The emergency closure was announced due to reports of norovirus-like illnesses from oysters in the area. 

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Police Department brings bike patrol back to downtown Bellingham

The city council opted to fund the Bicycle Unit with the 2025 budget, bringing officers on bikes back to Bellingham.