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Missing-child poster: photo of a girl in a pink long-sleeve shirt; text reads ‘Yesica, 15 years old’ with case 26E1141 and last seen 5/21/2026 in Everson, WA.
Local
1 month ago
BRIEF: Law enforcement search for missing Everson teen

She’s described as 4’10” with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last wearing a gray sweatshirt, red pants and white sneakers.

Local
1 month ago
Union workers at Bellingham Herald strike over use of AI in news stories

The one-day strike comes amid contract negotiations between the Washington State News Guild and McClatchy.

Local
1 month ago
New Birch Bay incorporation study released

Researchers looked at four possible scenarios with varying financial implications.

Dedicated To Service
1 month ago
Whatcom Fire District 1 taps Brian Atkins as new fire chief

Outgoing Fire Chief Rachel Carlson is taking a new leadership role with the Bellingham Fire Department.

Local
1 month ago
Whatcom County’s jobless rate holds steady in April amid slowing state economy

Skagit County saw a nearly identical trend as its neighbor just north.

Blue semi-truck leaning on its side across a rural two-lane road with power lines and trees nearby, cloudy sky above.
Dedicated To Service
1 month ago
CONTRIBUTED: Bee Spill Anniversary

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The historic eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980 […]

Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.
Photos
1 month ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

A kayaker in a green life jacket paddles a long black kayak on a calm lake with boats anchored in the distance and a shoreline on the horizon.
Sports
1 month ago
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

The team overtook Marr’s Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

Green banner reading 'Peoples Bank' above two hanging bells at a lakeside event, with colorful tents and blue sky in the background.
Local Sports
1 month ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr’s coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

Orange excavator dumping a load of sand into a tilted dump trailer at a construction site, with trees in the background.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

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