Crime
2 days ago
DUI arrests in Bellingham continue to rise above prior averages

The number of citywide DUIs this year is also significantly higher than during the same time periods between 2019 and 2024.

Traffic
2 days ago
Section of Mount Baker Highway to close for Mt. Baker Hill Climb race

The Mt. Baker Hill Climb starts at Snowater Road near Chair 9 and takes cyclists on a 22.4-mile ride along the Nooksack River before climbing up to Artist Point on Mount Baker with a total elevation gain of 4,482 ft. 

Business
3 days ago
Washington businesses impacted by drought emergency can now apply for federal loans

Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers do not quality for this financial assistance.

Crime
3 days ago
Lynden man pleads not guilty in Bellingham assault case

His trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on Oct. 10 and is expected to last four days. 

Lifestyle
3 days ago
Allegiant announces non-stop flights to Burbank from Bellingham

The expansion is part of Allegiant adding the Hollywood Burbank Airport as one of its new destination cities. 

Local
4 days ago
Whatcom Humane Society receives massive influx of stray cats, seeks community assistance

They’re also reminding owners to microchip or put a collar on their cats so they can be returned home if they’re lost.

Elections
4 days ago
Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature

The Parent’s Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.

Community Events
4 days ago
Tastiest Taco Competition begins this fall in Whatcom County

The third annual competition, hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, is putting eight restaurants head-to-head to see which location has the best taco.

Environmental
4 days ago
Perry Fire continues to burn over 1,500 acres on west side of Ross Lake

The National Parks Service says that a smoke inversion made things difficult above the Perry Fire, especially for aerial water drops and surveillance over the weekend.

Local
4 days ago
Sudden Valley fire station to undergo renovation this fall

South Whatcom Fire Chief Mitch Nolze says that Fire Station 22, better known as the Sudden Valley Station, recently received a building permit from the county.