Features
4 months ago
Queer Joy: Celebrating Pride in Whatcom County

Finding community in an ever-changing landscape can be difficult despite this visibility, which has brought some changes to Whatcom County in the last few years.

Government
4 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson decries federal funding cuts under budget bill passed in Washington, D.C.

He told a Wednesday news conference that the loss in Medicaid funding will also threaten hospitals in our state, some of which he says will have to close.

Weather
4 months ago
WEATHER: Bellingham could see temperatures in the 80s, low 90s over the next week

The NWS is reporting a moderate “HeatRisk” in Bellingham for Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Traffic
4 months ago
WSDOT crews to repair guardrails, repave ramps on I-5 starting next week

WSDOT estimates that all aspects of the project will be finished by October.

Local
4 months ago
New data shows more people 65 and over than 18 and under in Whatcom County

Census Bureau numbers show it’s also a nation trend as more baby boomers reach their retirement years.

Business
4 months ago
Retail and office vacancies increase alongside prices in Bellingham

The vacancy is largely due to the bankruptcies and closures of Rite Aid and JoAnn Fabrics, which account for almost half of the increase.

Local
4 months ago
BRIEF: Two people rescued after tree fell on them while hiking south of Bellingham

Both were taken to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center for treatment. 

Local
4 months ago
Large-scale training drills to be held at Vista Middle School in Ferndale

Members of law enforcement and fire crews will learn how to respond in the event of a mass shooting event.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Trail improvements approved for Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham

Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.

Local
4 months ago
Possible water contamination reported on Lake Whatcom at Camp Firwood

Some of the sewage from the camp made its way into a stormwater drain that flows directly into Lake Whatcom.

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