Government
3 months ago
Bellingham residents share opinions on parking minimums at public hearing

City council members voted to keep Bellingham’s parking minimums suspended through summer 2026.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Paralytic shellfish poisoning levels drop in north Whatcom County waters

Health officials had closed those beaches in early September after high levels of PSP were discovered during routine testing.

Weather
3 months ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades including Whatcom, Skagit Counties

The snow could make travel difficult, so drivers in those areas are being urged to slow down and use caution.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing Point Roberts man

The man is described as having curly grey hair and a beard, last seen wearing a blue jacket, black track pants and hiking boots.

Environmental
3 months ago
State officials consider geothermal energy at Mount Baker as a clean energy solution

State Ecology officials are working to get input from tribes and other community members about what the process for extracting energy could look like and what potential risks could occur.

Government
3 months ago
Washington sues U.S. Dept. of Education over student loan relief rule change

According to the state Attorney General’s Office, more than 23,000 borrowers from Washington had $1.6 million in student loans forgiven under the program over the past four years.

Weather
3 months ago
Rain and wind gusts are back in the forecast this week for Bellingham

Light snow is in the forecast starting on Tuesday through Sunday in the Cascades above 1500 ft. 

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Twin Sisters Creamery urges customers to discard cheese amidst E. coli outbreak

The company says it’s identified which specific batches were affected by the outbreak but says it’s impossible to determine which batch people may have purchased at a retail store.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
As clocks fall back this Sunday, days in the Pacific Northwest will be shorter until 2026

The end of daylight saving time also brings biennial reminders from fire officials about checking your smoke detectors to make sure they still work. 

Local
3 months ago
Authorities identify human remains found near I-5 in Bellingham

The remains were found near Lakeway Drive earlier this year.

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