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Local
3 months ago
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue to re-run levy lid lift on August ballot

It’s the fire district’s fourth attempt at upgrading its services to meet the growing demands of the public.

Local
3 months ago
Severe weather shelter in Bellingham to stay open through the summer

The county-run space will serve as a respite during extreme heat or poor air quality conditions.

Local
3 months ago
Judge dismisses former Bellingham police officers’ lawsuit over COVID vaccine

The two officers were fired in 2021 after their exemption request from the vaccine was denied.

Crime
3 months ago
Two Seattle men arrested in connection to Whatcom County drug ring

The Sheriff’s Office expects more arrests to follow in the investigation.

Elections
3 months ago
Special election nears for Lynden residents

Lynden residents will be voting on a capital levy that would fund a host of upgrades across the Lynden School District.

Education
3 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools to consider closing elementary schools amid declining enrollments

The district attributes the enrollment drop to a decline in birth rates.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County Council pushes back decision on new criminal justice sales tax

Council members are split on whether to approve the tax themselves or let voters decide.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County looks to purchase land for new jail

If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.

Traffic
3 months ago
Crews begin clearing snow on North Cascades Highway

The highway is still closed at Diablo Lake due to a large rockslide.

Weather
3 months ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit counties

Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.

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