Lifestyle
2 years ago
Burn ban in effect for rural Whatcom county

Small, contained recreational bonfires fueled by seasoned firewood or charcoal will still be allowed.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom farm advocacy group sounding alarm over pollution from BC

Whatcom Family Farmers sent a letter to the Department of Ecology and other agencies urging them to prod the Canadian government into addressing the problem.

Local
2 years ago
Motorcycle rider from Blaine seriously injured after car runs stop sign

Troopers closed a portion of the road for an hour and a half during their investigation.

Local
2 years ago
Judge rules against prospective Bellingham mayoral candidate on signature verifications

Whatcom County Auditor Diana Bradrick determined that only 1,750 of the collected signatures were legitimate.

Local
2 years ago
Mother of slain University of Idaho student releases children’s book

Stacy Chapin’s book is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
National Geographic recognizes North Cascades National Park

About 30,000 people visited North Cascades last year, just 2% of the annual traffic at Mount Ranier National Park.

Local
2 years ago
City extends ban on multi-family units in Silver Beach neighborhood

A final vote authorizing the development ban is set for June 26.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham Police hosting hiring events

The open house events will be at the Bellingham Police Department and employees will be on hand to answer questions about the positions.

Local
2 years ago
Blaine woman running for local office facing sexual abuse charges

She remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

Local
2 years ago
Drivers swerve to avoid woman who fell onto I-5 in Bellingham

Other drivers halted traffic until help could arrive