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Close-up of a car's license plate area showing a red Washington state tab and a blue 2026 registration sticker near a screw.
Government
6 days ago
State transportation revenue forecast adjusted; declines expected through 2031

The state Office of Financial Management cites several economic factors for the decline.

Government
6 days ago
Public hearings scheduled for fireworks, detention center moratorium

Both hearings will take place Tuesday in the Whatcom County Council Chambers.

A peaceful mountain lake scene with pine-covered hills, snow-capped peaks in the distance, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
Local
6 days ago
BLM urges precaution during wildfire season

At least six major wildfires are currently burning thousands of acres in Washington.

Weather
6 days ago
Heat advisory in effect for Whatcom, Skagit counties

Temperatures could breach the upper 80’s.

Local
1 week ago
Local group continues push against proposed Edgemoor development

Protect Mud Bay Cliffs (PMBC) said they filed the appeal to the Bellingham City Council on Thursday, June 18.

Weather
1 week ago
Child saved in southwest Washington from hot car

Investigators determined the child had been left in the parked car for just over 15 minutes.

Crowd of spectators behind a green barricade at a sunny outdoor event, with a tall blue FIFA Michelob Ultra banner nearby.
Photos
1 week ago
UPDATED: FIFA World Cup 2026 | PHOTOS

Here is a collection of photos from Bellingham, Seattle and beyond capturing the FIFA World Cup action in the PNW.

Thermometer in the lower-left foreground with a clear, radiant sun and blue sky, suggesting very hot weather (around 40–50°C).
Weather
1 week ago
Temperatures could touch 90 degrees in parts of Whatcom County coming out of weekend

Forecasters warn the warm and dry conditions will increase the risk of brush fires.

Environmental
1 week ago
Middle school student finds invasive species on Orcas Island

The European Green Crab is very destructive to marine ecosystems.

Close-up view of a textured tree trunk in a dense evergreen forest.
Government
1 week ago
Bellingham drafts permanent ordinance to protect landmark trees

The draft include several changes from the interim ordinance that’s been extended four times.