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Blue semi-truck leaning on its side across a rural two-lane road with power lines and trees nearby, cloudy sky above.
Dedicated To Service
3 months ago
Bee Spill Anniversary | Contributed

This May marks the first anniversary of an unprecedent “bee spill” in Whatcom County.

Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.
Photos
3 months ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

A kayaker in a green life jacket paddles a long black kayak on a calm lake with boats anchored in the distance and a shoreline on the horizon.
Sports
3 months ago
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

The team overtook Marr’s Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

Green banner reading 'Peoples Bank' above two hanging bells at a lakeside event, with colorful tents and blue sky in the background.
Local Sports
3 months ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr’s coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

Orange excavator dumping a load of sand into a tilted dump trailer at a construction site, with trees in the background.
Outdoors
3 months ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

Community Events
3 months ago
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham

There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.

Dedicated To Service
3 months ago
Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express

The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.

Teal raised lettering reading 'Division of Children and Family Services' on a pale wall.
Religion
3 months ago
Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements

Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.

Dedicated To Service
3 months ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

Crime
3 months ago
Man sentenced for role in trafficking drugs responsible for Lummi Nation deaths

Treyvon Mitchell was sentenced in U.S. District court Thursday, May 21 to six years in prison.

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