Elections
1 year ago
Incumbent Rep. Larson and challenger Hart face off in Zoom forum

The hour-long forum will be held on Zoom and begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Weather
1 year ago
National Weather Service forecasts “significant rises” on area rivers as fall weather continues

Potential thunderstorms are also forecasted for Whatcom County on Wednesday night. 

Crime
1 year ago
Whatcom County Prosecutor will not charge WWU dean following arrest

The man initially arrested and charged at WWU was released from Whatcom County Jail on Oct. 15.

Farm
1 year ago
Suspected northern giant hornet spotted near Port Orchard

The hornets, previously known as murder hornets or Asian giant hornets, were last seen in Whatcom County in 2021.

Business
1 year ago
Boeing announces layoffs as production-crippling union strike continues

The company has lost more than $25 billion since the start of 2019.

Local
1 year ago
Mount Vernon plumber travels to North Carolina and raises over $15,000 for hurricane survivors

Owner of Full Speed Plumbing traveled over 2,800 miles to partner with a plumbing company based in North Carolina.

Government
1 year ago
Department of Ecology releases report on 2024 environmental penalties

Thousands of dollars in fines were issued in Skagit County in the first half of 2024.

Local
1 year ago
$18 million budget deficit leads to job cuts at Western Washington University

The university released a series of cost-saving measures following revenue shortfalls from the pandemic, insufficient state funding and general inflation.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County letter carriers rally for a fair contract

Local letter carriers will gather in downtown Bellingham on Oct. 14 in honor of a nationwide day of action.

Local
1 year ago
Accident involving three vehicles near Oak Harbor leaves one dead

WSP says drugs or alcohol were not involved in the accident.