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Government
1 year ago
Lawmakers in Olympia discuss bill to add passenger-only ferry fleet in Washington

If passed, the bill would establish a so-called “mosquito ferry fleet” that would comprise of passenger-only ferries.

Crime
1 year ago
Two suspected fentanyl dealers arrested in Bellingham following months-long investigation

The two were pulled over in Bellingham and deputies found roughly a kilo of fentanyl powder inside a suitcase.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/24/25

First-round matchups are set for the eight Whatcom County teams that are moving on to the state basketball tournament.

Business
1 year 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.

Education
1 year 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.

Government
1 year 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.

Local
1 year ago
Fake social media account trolls Bellingham city councilmember on YouTube

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

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/21/25

The 3x defending state champion Lynden boys are fighting to keep their season alive tomorrow night on KGMI.

Education
1 year 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.

Local
1 year 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.