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Business
1 year ago
Sen. Murray visits Blaine to hear impacts of trade war on local border communities

A significant drop in Canadian travel is having major consequences on communities like Blaine and Point Roberts.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Seattle rock legends ‘Soundgarden’ included in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025

Soundgarden will be the third band from the Seattle grunge scene to make it into the hall of fame.

Crime
1 year ago
Blaine man arrested after high-speed chase ends in multi-car crash

The man was sent to the hospital and later booked into Whatcom County Jail.

Business
1 year ago
New bill protects employed minors in Washington state

The new law significantly increases the fines for violating minor labor laws.

Environmental
1 year ago
Northwest Straits Foundation receives $3 million to protect Whatcom County shorelines

In total, nearly 6.5 miles of shoreline and streams will be more accessible for salmon by the project’s completion later this summer. 

Crime
1 year ago
Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder as hundreds attend vigils for victims

Investigators ruled out terrorism as a motive and said more charges are possible.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Several Bellingham parks will have nightly gate closures starting in May

The gates will lock at 10:00 p.m. each night and will reopen at 6 a.m.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law to expand Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program

Over 50 jurisdictions across the state currently take part in it, including Bellingham and Ferndale, but the new law will expand the program to more cities and counties.

Education
1 year ago
WWU joins nationwide pushback against president’s orders on higher education

Colleges from around the country are criticizing “unprecedented” overreach by the Trump administration.