Government
2 months ago
Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter visits ICE facility in Ferndale

She received information earlier this week that a mother from Honduras and her four children, who are U.S. citizens, were detained by ICE officials at the Peace Arch border crossing on June 28.

Crime
2 months ago
Man in custody following attempted arson in Skagit County

Sedro-Woolley Police say that a person inside the residence called 911 after the suspect tried to stab them Tuesday morning.

Government
2 months ago
AG Brown attempts to stop sales of machine gun converters in Washington state

AG Brown says the devices are being found more frequently on weapons used in mass shootings and other crimes. 

Traffic
2 months ago
BRIEF: Lakeway Drive offramp, right lane on I-5 closed Sunday night for maintenance

Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes during the closure and to drive safely while crews work in the area. 

Traffic
2 months ago
Bike lanes in downtown Bellingham to see safety improvements in coming weeks

Lane closures will occur while crews work to update the bike lanes, so drivers are advised to expect traffic delays.

Features
2 months ago
Queer Joy: Celebrating Pride in Whatcom County

Finding community in an ever-changing landscape can be difficult despite this visibility, which has brought some changes to Whatcom County in the last few years.

Government
2 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson decries federal funding cuts under budget bill passed in Washington, D.C.

He told a Wednesday news conference that the loss in Medicaid funding will also threaten hospitals in our state, some of which he says will have to close.

Weather
2 months ago
WEATHER: Bellingham could see temperatures in the 80s, low 90s over the next week

The NWS is reporting a moderate “HeatRisk” in Bellingham for Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Traffic
2 months ago
WSDOT crews to repair guardrails, repave ramps on I-5 starting next week

WSDOT estimates that all aspects of the project will be finished by October.

Local
2 months ago
New data shows more people 65 and over than 18 and under in Whatcom County

Census Bureau numbers show it’s also a nation trend as more baby boomers reach their retirement years.

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