Farm
7 months ago
Threat of ICE arrests creates culture of fear among farm workers in Whatcom County

Local farmers are warning that our food system is being threatened by a mishandling of the federal crackdown on immigration.

Business
7 months ago
JOANN stores to close across the country including Bellingham location

The retailer is shutting down their remaining U.S. store location after over 80 years in business.

Local Sports
7 months ago
Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans’ 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Canada

Team USA beat Canada 3-1 and will play in the final on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Government
7 months ago
Threat of looming trade war with Canada could have negative impacts across Whatcom County

President Trump’s announcement of a potential 25% tax on all imported Canadian goods could directly impact Whatcom County businesses.

National
7 months ago
Teen who called in bomb threat to Anacortes High School in 2022 sentenced to time in prison

The 18-year-old from California will spend four years in prison for making interstate threats to injure people across the U.S.

Government
7 months ago
Attorney General Nick Brown warns federal employees of misleading worker buyout

Two of the largest federal employee unions in the country warned their members against accepting the offer, one saying that employees that take the offer may not be guaranteed its benefits.

Business
7 months ago
Amtrak sees rider increase in service through Bellingham

Amtrak saw a nearly 15% increase nationally and a 40% increase in their Cascades route between 2023 and 2024.

Local
8 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff Tanksley responds to immigration executive orders

Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley said in an open letter that he has received questions regarding potential changes to how the sheriff’s office handles federal immigration enforcement.

Government
8 months ago
Seattle judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s end to birthright citizenship

The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants’ rights groups across the country. 

Government
8 months ago
Washington state sues Trump administration over executive order to end birthright citizenship

According to his lawsuit, about 400,000 children born in the U.S. in 2022 could be stripped of citizenship under the order, including about 11,000 in Washington.