Local
6 days ago
Dry conditions continue to fuel Perry Fire in near Ross Lake

Northwest winds could push more polluted air from the fire towards Maple Falls and Everson throughout Friday. 

Crime
7 days ago
Juvenile suspect arrested following drive-by shooting in Everson

The suspect was taken to juvenile detention and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Everson Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community. 

Business
7 days ago
New report shows more information on tariff impacts on Washington’s economy

If fully implemented, Gov. Ferguson says Trump’s tariffs could cut up to 32,000 jobs from the state by 2029.

Government
7 days ago
Water adjudication informational meeting for Lynden residents planned for September

Members of the community will also have a chance after Monday’s hearing to get their questions answered by state and local officials at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.

Business
1 week ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer

Meanwhile, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances. 

Government
1 week ago
Natural gas initiative challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The lawsuit alleges that backers of the initiative combined several unrelated proposals to get them approved by voters who support keeping access to natural gas.

Community Events
1 week ago
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’

Thursday’s memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.

Community Events
1 week ago
Whatcom County opens courthouse to the public for community event

People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.

Local
1 week ago
Motorcyclist hospitalized following hit-and-run crash on Highway 20

WSP believes that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the crash.

Government
1 week ago
Governors on the West Coast create alliance to safeguard health policies

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Tina Kotek of Oregon and Gavin Newsom of California say that they believe the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the CDC.