Government
2 months ago
City of Bellingham hires pair to lead human resources department

The hirings follow a similar decision by Lund in May to appoint two directors to lead the city’s public works department.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Structures Brewing announces summer concert series at their Old Town taproom

The brewery’s Old Town Summer Concert Series kicks off with Black Mountain and Spoon Benders on July 10 at 9 p.m.

Government
2 months ago
Department of Labor and Industries expands rule on equal pay and other worker’s protections in Washington state

Washington State has the sixth widest pay gap between genders as of 2023, trending down from number two in 2022.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Person airlifted from Lake Padden Park due to mountain bike related accident

South Whatcom Fire Authority says first responders were sent to a “significant medical incident” on Galbraith Mountain.

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham Planning Commission approves changes to temporary shelter code

The changes include a simplification of the shelter permit process and the removal of a cap on shelter capacity.

Government
2 months ago
Washington joins multistate lawsuit against Trump administration for health data released to ICE

State Attorney General Nick Brown says the move violates federal law and puts immigrant communities at risk, undermining trust in the healthcare system.

Crime
2 months ago
Man charged with first-degree murder following incident in Sedro-Woolley

He is currently being held on $1 million bail.

Crime
2 months ago
Local investigators seek witnesses to altercation in Ferndale

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have been in the area during the incident, including motorists traveling on NB I-5.

Education
2 months ago
Washington joins other states in lawsuit against U.S. Dept. of Education funding cuts

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Seattle, asks a judge to reverse the cuts and restore funding. 

Crime
3 months ago
Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to University of Idaho murders, avoids death penalty

Kohberger was charged in the fatal stabbings of Ethan Chapin of Skagit County and three Idaho women at an off-campus home in Moscow, ID. Two roommates survived the attack.

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