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Local
2 years ago
Upcoming WA legislative session to address housing, climate change, fentanyl crisis

Gov. Inslee wants to address the climate as he describes the topic to be the biggest source of long-term issues facing the state.

Local
2 years ago
Smokey bear license plate bill pre-filed ahead of WA legislative session

The license plate will be available for Washington drivers in October 2024 if passed this legislative session.

Local
2 years ago
STUDY: Green space could help older adults’ mental health

Potential solutions for mental health issues include nature “prescriptions” where people are prescribed time outside.

Local
2 years ago
Ferry service reductions upcoming to increase ferry reliability

A lack of in-commission vessels and low staffing are contributing to the recent inconsistency.

Local
2 years ago
Severe Winter Shelter opens this weekend ahead of predicted freezing temperatures

Bellingham’s Severe Weather Shelter on N State Street will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday nights.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham gaming bar Endgame closing over financial struggles

The bar will close Feb. 24 after four years as the only gaming-centric bar in downtown Bellingham.

Local
2 years ago
Charcuterie boards recalled for salmonella-related sickness reports

The nine and 18 oz. Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata and Dry Coppa will have a “best by” date of April 27, 2024 and establishment numbers of 7543B and 47967 on the package.

Local
2 years ago
Local officials sworn into office after 2023 elections

The ceremony that is open to the public starts at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
WCLS seeking teenagers for annual poetry collection

Poems will be selected for publication by a panel of library staff and fellow area teens.

Local
2 years ago
Ferndale man arrested for stabbing his brother

Deputies arrested the suspect, 18-year-old Chief Saluskin-Pitt, without incident.