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Fire on the rocky shoreline with thick black smoke rising, flames at the water's edge and trees in the background, by a body of water.
Local
1 week ago
UPDATED: All 11 people accounted for following plane crash near Sucia Island

A Kenmore Airlines spokesperson stressed that there were no fatalities and all people on board have been accounted for.

Cyclist wearing a red jersey rides a road bike along a paved road beside a guardrail with green foliage in the background, motion blurred to show speed
Local
1 week ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in cyclist’s death near Lake Samish

Investigators are trying to identify and speak to a second cyclist who was seen riding near the victim.

Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate

The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.

Government
1 week ago
Bellingham partners with property owners to begin cleanup of city’s largest encampment

The city will coordinate a cleanup and timber harvest of the 40-acre area once the encampment residents are cleared.

National
1 week ago
Washington joins lawsuit over new conditions for federal disaster funding

The states claim the Trump administration is tying billions of dollars in grants to immigration enforcement and changes to election procedures.

Fanned stack of US one-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface, showing the dollar sign and serials surrounding the front edges.
Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

There’s still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November

Sign ups are due to the city clerk’s office by Friday, July 31.

Seal pup resting on a blue grid mat inside a blue enclosure, with a white patterned neck pillow beside it.
Local
2 weeks ago
Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham

A local response team says this is the third seal they’ve treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Deadline to register online or by mail for August primary approaching in Whatcom County

The auditor’s office says any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact them for a replacement.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Everett man pleads not guilty to killing Bellingham woman in July 4th hit-and-run

The man has an extensive criminal record, including 17 felony convictions in Washington.