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Health and Wellness
1 day ago
WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit

A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company’s products.

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Government
1 day ago
City council moves forward with new protections for renters in Bellingham

One of the changes aims to close a loophole that gives tenants less time to accept rent hikes.

Crime
1 day ago
Convicted sex offender arrested after admitting to relationship with juvenile

The 47-year-old suspect had been on supervised release following an arrest in Whatcom County.

Government
1 day ago
Bellingham City Council gives final approval to permanently remove parking minimums

Minimum parking requirements for new developments have been suspended since January 2025.

Traffic
1 day ago
Full closure of Hwy 9 near Mount Vernon starts Wednesday

Crews will be installing a new fish-passable culvert.

Education
1 day ago
WWU announces largest planned gift in school history

The $10.5 million contribution from Peter and Judith Hallson will establish an endowed deanship in the College of Science and Engineering.

Crime
1 day ago
Man arrested following sexual assault inside Bellingham tent

The victim was treated at PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center.

Local
2 days ago
Spilled soda cans cause backup on I-5 northbound in Bellingham

The right lane was closed near Iowa St. for about 45 minutes while crews cleaned up the mess.

Outdoors
2 days ago
Skagit County announces complete burn ban

The ban is for unincorporated Skagit County and mirrors what Whatcom County implemented last month.

Aerial view of a site plan with an orange building footprint over a mixed industrial and green area; caption reads 'DRAFT - SITE TEST FIT CONTEXT'.
Government
2 days ago
New Whatcom County Jail faces key vote Tuesday

The council has a chance to accept initial programming for the jail, including the building size and bed count.