Local
3 years ago
Proposed bill would create per-mile charge in Washington state

The bill comes in response to increased usage of electric vehicles that are bringing in lower gas taxes.

Local
3 years ago
Ferndale man arrested for assaulting ten-year-old child

The child’s mother said she had left her children with their stepfather while she was at work.

Local
3 years ago
FDA rules non-dairy drinks can be labeled as “milk”

The dairy industry has been calling on the agency to prohibit plant-based products from being labeled as milk.

Local
3 years ago
Overnight cold weather shelters open in Bellingham and Ferndale

Temperatures are forecast to dip into the low 20’s and teens overnight.

Local
3 years ago
Report: Washington state salmon populations still struggling

State and federal funding for salmon recovery has increased significantly in the past year.

Local
3 years ago
Registration for kindergarten in Whatcom County opens on March 6th

Parents and guardians are urged to register students as soon as possible so districts can make staffing adjustments.

Local
3 years ago
Man arrested for attempted robbery, brandishing airsoft gun in Guide Meridian parking lot

Officers were able to subdue him with non-lethal flexible batons.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Bumbershoot music and arts festival returning in 2023

Sneak peeks on the fest’s diverse art presentations and music line-ups will be released in coming weeks.

Local
3 years ago
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week in Whatcom County

Invasive species are considered the second greatest threat to biodiversity after human development and cost the nation about $137 billion annually.