Lifestyle
3 days ago
Little Squalicum Pier reopens after month-long closure

The pier closed on Dec. 10 after large sinkholes brought on by high tides appeared at it entrance.

Business
3 days ago
Two Fairhaven businesses announce closures

An ice cream shop and a creperie will be closing its doors in 2026.

Business
3 days ago
Office space demand soars in Bellingham, retail stumbles in fourth quarter of 2025

Bellis Fair Mall was the only spot to buck the trend of rising retail vacancies.

Traffic
3 days ago
BRIEF: Left lane on southbound I-5 in Skagit County closed Wednesday night for repairs

The lane closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. 

Local
3 days ago
UPDATE: Blaine woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 in Ferndale

Her passenger and the suspect driver were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, while the occupants of the third car were not injured.

Community Events
4 days ago
Coast Guard offers boat safety class in Bellingham

Boaters are required to carry a Boater Education Card in the state of Washington, and the course will also help you qualify for a card.

Traffic
4 days ago
UPDATE: I-5 Southbound reopens at Main Street in Ferndale after collision

WSDOT says all lanes have reopened on this stretch of I-5.

Business
4 days ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025

County-level unemployment data from October still hasn’t been released due to the federal government shutdown.

Crime
4 days ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital

The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.

Local
4 days ago
Emergency room entrance closed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for construction

Anyone dropping patients off at the ER should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street.