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Crime
1 year ago
Two dogs found dead at Dugualla State Park, Island County Sheriff’s Office offers $5,000 reward for information

The Island County Sheriff’s Office described the deaths as “violent.”

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County issues emergency proclamation following impacts of “bomb cyclone” in Sudden Valley

23 homes were damaged in Sudden Valley with four residents displaced.

Government
1 year ago
City of Bellingham begins construction for new Parks and Recreation facility

Construction at the project site is expected to be completed by March 2025.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: NWS warns potential flooding in Whatcom and Skagit areas

Area rivers could see potential flooding from this weekend’s rain.

Local
1 year ago
WTA plans to expand Bellingham, Birch Bay and Lummi Nation bus routes in 2025

The transportation authority says there will be more frequent stops on routes that serve what it deems “priority populations and key destinations.”

Local
1 year ago
New organic waste collection bins are being introduced in Bellingham

The bins can hold up to 60 gallons of food and other organic waste and will be picked up every other week.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Festive events happening in Bellingham and beyond this holiday season

‘Tis the season Whatcom County! These festive sights, activities and events are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

Local
1 year ago
Severe weather shelter in Bellingham set to open next week

The shelter on N. Forest Street has the ability to hold up to 70 people.

Education
1 year ago
Local education center receives $55,000 grant to assist SUDP students

The education center is hosted at Whatcom Community College and received the funds for their Substance Used Disorder Professional (SUDP) students. 

Environmental
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to preserve groundwater in Nooksack watershed

Associated Earth Sciences, whom the contract is with, is in talks with some farmers in the county to find willing participants in the study.