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Business
2 months ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025

County-level unemployment data from October still hasn’t been released due to the federal government shutdown.

Crime
2 months ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital

The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.

Local
2 months ago
Emergency room entrance closed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for construction

Anyone dropping patients off at the ER should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street.

Traffic
2 months ago
Additional repairs begin on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier

The work will require a five-day full closure of the highway, likely in early February.

Tribal News
2 months ago
Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham

Anyone with information on the teen’s location is asked to call 911. 

Local
3 months ago
Flood recovery group puts out urgent call for volunteers

The Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group will be cleaning out flood-damaged houses on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19.

Local
3 months ago
Emergency repairs near Mount Baker Highway to begin Saturday

The work to repair a plugged culvert near Maple Falls is expected to last through early February.

Environmental
3 months ago
Bellingham Bay cleanup projects near completion in 2026

That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: ‘We’re from the government and we’re here to help’

News media and community members aim to hold government agencies accountable, following the third 100-year flood in five years.  How was communication? How responsive was government? Was support timely and appropriate?

Lifestyle
3 months ago
2026 Ski to Sea race sells out in record time

Whatcom County’s most anticipated race of the year takes place on May 24.

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