A portion of the property purchased by WTA in an effort to lower carbon emissions. Courtesy of Whatcom Transportation Authority
Local
1 year ago
WTA purchases 31 acres in an effort to lower carbon emissions

WTA hopes the acquisition of the two Ferndale properties will help decrease carbon emissions by preserving trees.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Bellingham runner sets new 50-mile race world record

Ultrarunner and Bellingham native Courtney Olsen is the first to beat the record in over three decades.

Crime
1 year ago
New suspect arrested in connection to Whatcom County drug trafficking operation

Whatcom County Gang and Drug Task Force served a search warrant in Edmonds where the arrest was made.

Tribal News
1 year ago
Lummi Nation receives $10.9 million grant to enhance maritime infrastructure

The investment will be used to upgrade a central pier, as well as fund new electric lifts and cranes.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham to begin clearing out city’s largest homeless encampment

Mayor Kim Lund is also urging property owners at a separate encampment to take immediate action.

Crime
1 year ago
Call-in potential threat raises false alarm, leads to Meridian High School lockdown

The high school and district office went into lockdown, while the middle school and Irene Reither Elementary were placed on secure mode.

Local
1 year ago
Community members rally around new fire engine in Bellingham

A “push-in” ceremony was attended by over 100 people including community members, city officials and firefighters.

Community Events
1 year ago
Holiday markets, bazaars and craft fairs in Whatcom County

Support local this holiday season by heading out to these events in the region.

Local
1 year ago
Woman sentenced for deadly DUI crash in 2022

The woman will spend the next six and a half years in jail, followed by a year and a half in community custody.

Crime
1 year ago
Man in custody after breaking into WWU-owned property

The man remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.