Business
3 months ago
$10 million in grants offered by Whatcom County’s Economic Development Investment program

Applications are due by June 30 and can be found on the county website. 

Local
3 months ago
WSDOT crews begin clearing road to Artist Point

There is not expected time that the final stretch of the highway will be open for travelers this year. 

Crime
3 months ago
New database set to track law enforcement’s use of force

Law enforcement agencies have through Sept. 2 to start reporting their data and will need to make reports monthly from now on.

Local
4 months ago
New fund at WWU supports students pursuing investigative journalism

The funds stem from a lawsuit against the university in 2019 that was eventually settled in 2024, giving $112,000 to the former student journalists the university withheld public records from.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Portion of Skagit River reopens for salmon fishing later this month

Fishing is only allowed between the Memorial Highway Bridge in Mount Vernon to the Dalles Bridge at Concrete during the day.

Crime
4 months ago
Convicted sex offender from Skagit County sentenced on federal charges

The 72-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.

Local
4 months ago
Where will the Bellingham Graffiti Rock go? Two potential spots have emerged

Even though the deadline to find a new home for the rock has passed, WSDOT says it won’t take any action until it reviews the proposed relocation plans. 

Education
4 months ago
Student workers at WWU pause strike after five days of picketing

The university claims state law doesn’t extend collective bargaining rights to student workers, but the union is asking for voluntary recognition.

Local Experts
4 months ago
Washington Homeowners Tap Into HVAC Rebates to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

Local HVAC contractor Feller Heating & Air Conditioning reports a surge in interest for energy-efficient systems.

Crime
4 months ago
Bellingham fatal shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The suspect told a 911 dispatcher that he didn’t know the gun was loaded.

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