Local
4 months ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth temporarily closes certain facilities until union strike ends

Over 1,000 unionized PeaceHealth workers remain on strike in Bellingham.

Local
4 months ago
New report shows increase in Whatcom County households falling below survival threshold

The 2025 ALICE report has been updated to reflect a new count of households in the county back in 2023. 

Government
4 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law aimed at slowing down drivers in Washington state

The law requires those convicted of serious speeding charges to have a speed limiter installed in their vehicle.

Elections
4 months ago
Find out who is running in Whatcom County elections this year

Read more to see who is running for positions on the Whatcom County Council, the Bellingham Port Commission and more.

Local
4 months ago
Whatcom County launches new “Customer Service Portal” for online permits

Planning and Development adds that more services for other permits and plans will become available within the next year. 

Crime
4 months ago
Seattle man sentenced to eight years for connection to Whatcom County drug ring

A majority of their narcotics were distributed within the Lummi Nation.

Local
4 months ago
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center prepares for upcoming union strike

PeaceHealth says in a statement that they’ve secured temporary replacement workers.

Crime
4 months ago
Man convicted of selling drugs in Whatcom County taken into ICE custody

The man pled guilty in February of drug trafficking and possession and was sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Traffic
4 months ago
WSDOT says Chuckanut Drive closure to extend through June

Local attractions along the road including Larrabee State Park, The Oyster Bar, Taylor Shellfish and Chuckanut Manor are still open.

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