Local
2 years ago
Blaine lays off six city employees amid financial struggles

Mayor Mary Lou Steward said the city budget is being buffeted by wage increases, inflation and the city’s marginal sales tax base.

Local
2 years ago
Former caretaker arrested for sexually assaulting disabled woman in Bellingham

He is currently being held at Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Local
2 years ago
Concern grows as overnight shelter space tightens in Bellingham

Despite the setbacks, Erchinger-Davis says he is hopeful that construction on their new Lighthouse Mission building will wrap up before winter 2024.

Local
2 years ago
New award for excellence in teaching in Whatcom County

Brown and Brown Insurance says they will introduce their Excellence in Education Award Program in 2024 and give $5,000 to the winner.

Local
2 years ago
Recreational fire ban partially lifted within Bellingham

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Recreational fires are allowed once again within the City of Bellingham. […]

Local
2 years ago
Pole Road reopens after month-long closure

WSDOT is asking drivers to be aware of the active work zone, as crews are still working in the area.

Local
2 years ago
Over $13 million coming to Whatcom County for salmon recovery efforts

Whatcom County received the most funding of any county in the state.

Local
2 years ago
Multi-million-dollar settlement reached in case of developmentally disabled man

Earlier this year, Whatcom County Superior Court also approved a $13 million settlement that was paid by DSHS.

Local
2 years ago
Little Squalicum Estuary project now connected to Bellingham Bay

A new pedestrian footbridge over the estuary is now open to public use.

Local
2 years ago
Animal rescue seeking community help for dozens of neglected rabbits

They found 33 young bunnies crammed together in a single pen, with little food and water available.