Crime
2 weeks ago
Lynden man arrested following sexual assault, robbery at Little Squalicum Park

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says that over the past week, several community members and businesses offered tips and surveillance footage of the suspect.

Government
2 weeks ago
Bellingham’s effort to expand city limits denied by city council

The area in question, known as the Northern Heights neighborhood, houses roughly 700 people and Whatcom Fire Station 12.

Local
2 weeks ago
Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public

North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Police investigate reported vandalism on Little Squalicum Pier

Bellingham Parks and Recreation spokesperson David Brauhn said that over the weekend, a handful of 911 callers reported hearing either fireworks or gunshots near Little Squalicum Pier.

Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
New Whidbey Island exhibit honors famed orca ‘Tokitae’

According to Orca Network, Toki’s Legacy allows visitors to explore all aspects of Tokitae’s family, life and home water and has artifacts from her 1970 capture in Penn Cove.

Local
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director announces retirement

Whoever steps into Personius’s shoes would need to oversee long-term planning in the county and land use permitting among other roles.

Obituaries
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies

According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.

Government
2 weeks ago
Bellingham passes benchmark in changing shelter requirements

Other changes that come with the unanimous passing include removing the 24-hour operational requirements and updating measures surrounding minors and heating elements in tiny homes.

Local
2 weeks ago
New study ranks Bellingham as one of the least affordable cities in the U.S.

The results of a new study that compared income to home prices across the country are not favorable to some local jurisdictions.

Government
2 weeks ago
New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services

It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.

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