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Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County looks to purchase land for new jail

If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.

Traffic
2 months ago
Crews begin clearing snow on North Cascades Highway

The highway is still closed at Diablo Lake due to a large rockslide.

Weather
2 months ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit counties

Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.

Traffic
2 months ago
UPDATE: Crews remove debris from I-5 landslide south of Bellingham, no estimated time of reopening

All traffic heading northbound is still being diverted at the North Lake Samish exit (exit 246).

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration

Expansion — and in Seattle’s case, a return — isn’t a done deal. But it’s not just a dream anymore, either.

Government
2 months ago
City of Bellingham seeks new source of funding to maintain public safety services

City staff are recommending a new tax through a Regional Fire Authority.

Government
2 months ago
Alleyway closures in downtown Bellingham approved by city council

The ordinance carries the maximum penalty of $1,000 or 90 days incarceration for accessing a closed alley without permission. 

Local
2 months ago
Bellingham, Sea-Tac airports elude nationwide delays amid TSA troubles

Neither airport has seen an increase in security line wait times despite hours-long delays across the country.

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham City Council approves plans for Civic Athletic Complex upgrades

The plan includes the potential for a new indoor community recreation center and disc golf course.

Government
2 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs over 40 bills in Olympia this week

The bills signed tackled issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the death of the penny.

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