Education
7 months ago
Whatcom Community College to bring on new president in May

The new president will take over for Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown, who is set to retire on March 1 following 18 years with the college.

Local
7 months ago
Faber Construction crews construct new Operations Center for Bellingham Public Works

The new Operations Center is expected to be completed by June on Old Woburn Street.

Government
7 months ago
U.S. Forest Service workers worry about upcoming fire season as layoff notices increase

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Forest Service, said President Trump ordered about 2,000 probationary, non-firefighting employees to be fired for efficiency’s sake.

Crime
7 months ago
Bellingham Police search for suspect who burglarized business on E. Maple Street

Anyone with information on the burglary is being asked to contact BPD. 

Tribal News
7 months ago
Washington State Patrol joins Lummi Nation Police in searching for missing elder

WSP now joins Lummi Nation Police, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI in searching for her.

Local
7 months ago
Fake social media account trolls Bellingham city councilmember on YouTube

The fake account posted inflammatory comments under the councilmember’s name.

Education
7 months ago
Western Washington University reacts to Trump administration’s directive to end DEI programs

The U.S. Dept. of Education says any schools that are found to be out of compliance with the order by the end of the February could lose federal funding.

Education
7 months ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction tells schools to resist Trump administration’s directive to end DEI programs

Chris Reykdal says his office received a so-called “Dear Colleague Letter” from the U.S. Department of Education that declared DEI programs to be discriminatory and illegal.

Local
7 months ago
BRIEF: Residents feel earthquake tremors in north Whatcom County

The U.S. Geological Survey rates the earthquake that struck near the town of Sechelt, 72 miles north of the U.S./Canada border, at magnitude 4.8.

Weather
7 months ago
Series of storms forecasted to hit Whatcom County this weekend

Whatcom County is expected to receive up to two inches of rain throughout the weekend. 

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