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Local
1 year ago
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County receives $1 million CHIP grant

The grant, offered through the Washington State Department of Commerce was sourced from the department’s Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council approves 66-acre land purchase on Samish Crest near Lake Padden

The new property will connect city-owned spaces to advance its goal of building a north-south trail connection between Whatcom Falls Park and Lake Padden Park.

Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Bellingham Police arrest shooting suspect after pursuit

He faces numerous charges, including robbery, assault, and resisting arrest.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham Police seek community help to search for suspect involved in shooting

Detectives say the man is connected to a shooting in the 3200 block of W. Maplewood that happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Government
1 year ago
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen to hold virtual town hall on Feb. 15

Visit the link on Larsen’s website to watch the meeting live, or call (855) 962-0954 to listen in.

Crime
1 year ago
Police arrest Bellingham teen accused of fleeing in stolen car in Mount Vernon

The Bellingham teen was booked into Skagit County Juvenile Detention, and the stolen car was found in Mount Vernon.

Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: Prospect Street post office to not take passport appointments for near future

In the meantime, people looking for passport services are encouraged to visit USPS offices in Blaine or Anacortes.

Government
1 year ago
Threat of looming trade war with Canada could have negative impacts across Whatcom County

President Trump’s announcement of a potential 25% tax on all imported Canadian goods could directly impact Whatcom County businesses.

Business
1 year ago
Downtown Pulse: New toy store to open downtown, City Block Program builds community relations in downtown Bellingham

Exciting changes are happening in Downtown Bellingham this February with three major business updates set to bring fresh energy to the community.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Two Bellingham men ice skate and bike across a frozen Lake Padden

A rare 4 inches of solid ice at Lake Padden means only one thing for these two: ice skating and biking.