Local
2 years ago
Climate Action Week set to kick off in Bellingham

This year’s theme is “Leading with Collaborative Solutions”, and many local environmental groups will be present at the closing ceremony for networking opportunities.

Local
2 years ago
Former teller accused of Ferndale bank robbery found not guilty

Her trial began on August 29th and a jury acquitted her on September 8th.

Local
2 years ago
Twenty-nine people found in rail car at border in Blaine

Border Patrol has since stepped up rail enforcement in Blaine in an effort to intercept illegal crossings.

Local
2 years ago
Eight people hospitalized after car crash near Sumas

No one in either vehicle was wearing their seatbelts.

Local
2 years ago
Detours in place for construction on Lake Whatcom Boulevard and Guide in Lynden

The Guide will be closed in Lynden starting at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, September 21.

Local
2 years ago
Baker River seeing record-breaking surge in sockeye salmon

Fish and Wildlife is still awaiting the year’s final run tally in October.

Local
2 years ago
City of Blaine soliciting bids for Plover ferry repairs

Councilmembers acknowledged the importance of the ferry to Blaine residents, but hinted a price increase for passengers may be required to make it’s services sustainable.

Local
2 years ago
Task force recommends $160 million for upgrades, new high school in Lynden

A third-party professional gave the current high school building a 61 out of 100 condition assessment score.

Local
2 years ago
Department of Revenue returning unclaimed cash, property to Washington residents

The state Department of Revenue said they returned an all-time high of nearly $140 million in unclaimed property back to residents this past fiscal year.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Owner donates Governors Point land to Whatcom Land Trust

Whatcom Land Trust announced that the owner of Governors Point has donated 98 acres to create a public nature preserve.