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Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: Amtrak service limited through Bellingham following corrosion discovery

Amtrak Cascades passengers will instead be picked up by buses at Bellingham’s station in Fairhaven.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council takes a step toward making Birch Bay its own city

Whatcom County Council voted 4-2 with one abstention at its meeting Tuesday night to analyze the possibility of making Birch Bay its own city.

Business
1 year ago
BRIEF: Bayou on Bay announces reopening under new ownership

The post says the new owners are giving the restaurant on Bay Street a refresh and will open the doors soon.

Business
1 year ago
Stemma West to soft open at former Twin Sisters location in Bellingham

At first, Stemma West will be open from Tuesday through Sunday, with the eventual goal to be open seven days a week.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Yo-Yo Ma to perform with Bellingham Symphony Orchestra in 2026

There will be six other shows during BSO’s golden season, including a Nutcracker performance in mid-December.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council moves forward with temporary health and community services director

Her appointment comes roughly a week after former director was fired, which she says came as a surprise.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Potentially severe thunderstorms, hail and high winds forecasted for Bellingham

Residents should prepare for the possibility of hail up to 1″ in diameter, wind gusts of up to 50 mph and heavy rain. 

Local
1 year ago
ICE detains Skagit County farmworker activist

Community to Community Development, a social justice group, held a rally outside the ICE holding center in Ferndale after learning about his arrest.

Local
1 year ago
Higher gas prices on the horizon for Washington drivers

Both the House and Senate are seeking to address a $1 billion shortfall in the transportation budget.

Government
1 year ago
AG Brown joins group to push back on Department of Education overhaul

A group of 21 state Attorney Generals, including Brown, filed their initial lawsuit in Massachusetts on March 13.