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Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: Bellingham Police receive new infrared camera

Previous to this, anything that needed to be tested for bodily fluids, gun residue or other materials would need to be sent offsite for testing.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Whatcom Museum invites community photo submissions

The Whatcom Museum’s “Not the Whole Picture” exhibit will include a collection of photos showing everyday Bellingham life.

Government
1 year ago
Local governments still assessing cost of damage from recent bomb cyclone in western Washington

According to PSE, over 130,000 people are still without power mostly around King County.

Crime
1 year ago
40-year-old man threatens minors with knife in downtown Bellingham

The two minors are safe, and the suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Toxic algae warning lifted at Wiser Lake

Residents should still avoid contact with algae blooms at the lake, which can look like scummy or clumpy material in the water.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Strong winds in Whatcom County to continue through weekend

The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory that’s now in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Southeast winds are expected to reach up to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Assessor offers new online tools for property owners

As a way to promote transparency and accessibility, the assessor has launched three new tools that allow people to access property-related data.

Local
1 year ago
The future of Bellingham’s Graffiti Rock is now uncertain

A new fish passage project has made the future of Bellingham’s iconic rock to be unknown as community supporters rally online.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham begins cleanup of 20-acre homeless encampment

Bellingham Public Works employees have started the first phase of cleanup at the “Walmart Encampment.”

Government
1 year ago
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund issues executive order, pushes for added affordable housing and more

On Thursday, Mayor Lund made the second executive order of her term, urging the city to take immediate steps in three broad areas.