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Local
1 year ago
British backpacker detained by ICE at Canadian border, held at detention center in Tacoma

ICE agents designated her as an illegal alien when she tried to re-enter the United States and took her to the detention center.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Parts of Whatcom County to see late-winter snowfall

Forecasters say local areas like Deming, Maple Falls and the Mount Baker Ski Area will get between 3-11″ of snow.

Local Experts
1 year ago
Cut Costs, Reduce Environmental Impact – Homeowners Turn to High-Efficiency HVAC Systems

As energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, homeowners in Whatcom County are increasingly turning to high-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to reduce utility bills and carbon footprints.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Seattle radio host Bob Rivers dies at age 68

The radio host who was best known for his “Twisted Tunes” parody songs entertained rock radio listeners in Seattle for a quarter century.

Government
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council approves plans to build Storybrook Park

The 5.7-acre park will feature a new playground and plaza, upgrades to existing trails, and water and electric installation.

Education
1 year ago
Mount Baker School District offers community input in selecting new superintendent

Each forum takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the Mount Baker District Office on the Deming Campus or via Zoom for those who can’t attend in-person.

Community Events
1 year ago
Deadline approaches to participate in Bellingham’s Runnin’ O’ the Green

Hundreds of green-clad runners will fill the streets of Bellingham on Saturday morning to kick off the day of festivities.

Business
1 year ago
Fairhaven coffeeshop suffers break-in

This marks the latest in a series of overnight break-ins within the Fairhaven area over the past few months.

Government
1 year ago
Bellingham readies for potential budgetary cutbacks in uncertain economy

The cuts are not taking effect until the city deems it necessary for them to stay afloat.

Environmental
1 year ago
Report from USDA details low snowpack for North Cascades

Forecasters have designated that much of western Washington is in a Moderate Drought as of March 4.