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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.

Crime
1 year ago
Man sentenced for transporting noncitizens across border in Blaine

Homeland Security and Border Protection found that the smuggling group charged thousands of dollars to transport noncitizens across the northern border.

Government
1 year ago
Joint resolutions in Olympia may change passing bond measures in schools

HB 4201, which was pre-filed ahead of the 2025 Legislative session, would make passing a school bond possible through a simple majority.

Traffic
1 year ago
James Street Bridge closes for permanent replacement construction

The new James Street Bridge is expected to be open by early summer.

Crime
1 year ago
Human remains in year-long Skagit-based murder investigation identified

The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of the man’s death are currently under investigation and aren’t being released at this time.

Government
1 year ago
Washington State Department of Health expedites sex designation changes on birth certificates

Governor Bob Ferguson applauded the decision on social media, saying the department worked through a weekend to clear its backlog of more than 500 pending requests.

Local
1 year ago
Support Offices of Whatcom County offers scholarship in honor of sheriff’s deputy

The $2,000 memorial scholarship is named after Whatcom County Sheriff Deputy Matt Herzog, who was killed in the line of duty in 2001.