Lifestyle
2 years ago
Growing wildfires force closure of North Cascades Highway, Pacific Crest Trail

The U.S. Forest Service issued an update on the Easy Fire that showed it has grown to 300 acres.

Business
2 years ago
Bellingham’s budget deficit shines light on the city’s growth problems

The biggest over expenditures in departments were in the police and fire departments.

Farm
2 years ago
Whatcom Conservation District receives $1.2 million federal grant to test new irrigation technology

The grant summary notes that historically underserved farmers will be given priority to take part in the study.

National
2 years ago
Cyber outage impacts travel, banks, healthcare facilities and more around the country

The update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike had a bug in the code that ground Windows and Microsoft programs to a halt.

Local
2 years ago
Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter faces lawsuit for exceeding emissions limits

The lawsuit states that Intalco could face fines of up to $109,000 per day for each violation.

Weather
2 years ago
U.S. Forest Service update reveals “Easy Fire” decreased in size by approximately 200 acres

Fire managers were able to fly over the fire on July 19 and accurately map its size. Highway 20 has reopened, but drivers are warned against stopping along their route.

Features
2 years ago
Hunger vs Hunger founder burns over 10,000 calories in support of Bellingham Food Bank

Bellingham man travels over 147 miles on July 20, to raise awareness for those in need in Whatcom County. Community members can show their support after at a fundraising event held in Fairhaven.

Local
2 years ago
Missing woman last seen in Bellingham, BPD ask for the public’s help

Bellingham Police ask anyone with information on her location to call their non-emergency line at (360) 676-6911. 

Community Events
2 years ago
Downtown Sounds celebrates 20 years of music, beer and community in Bellingham’s Arts District

Downtown Sounds has returned to the streets of downtown Bellingham with local live music and fun for the whole community.

Local
2 years ago
Washington State Healthcare Authority gives grant to Whatcom County LEAD program

Expanded staffing would allow for up to 170 people to be served at a time by more case managers that work in the LEAD program.