Government
5 days ago
Water adjudication informational meeting for Lynden residents planned for September

Members of the community will also have a chance after Monday’s hearing to get their questions answered by state and local officials at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.

Lifestyle Lookout
5 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Greek Festival, Jam on the River in Ferndale, the Lynden Whiskey Event and more

Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden featured in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Northwest Sports
5 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks resign key o-lineman, NFL season kicks off, Mariners continue rocky road play and more

The Seahawks handed Abraham Lucas an extension that keeps him in Seattle through 2028.

Community Events
6 days ago
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’

Thursday’s memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.

Northwest Sports
6 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: WWU sports season nears its start, Mariners look to salvage brutal road trip, Storm legend in HOF and more

Both Vikings soccer teams and their volleyball squad will all open their seasons on Thursday.

We Are Whatcom
6 days ago
Glen & Lisa Oostema: Owners of Oostema Farmstead

Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.

Weather
7 days ago
Hot and dry conditions raise fire risk in Whatcom County this week

The NWS has also issued a heat advisory for the foothills and valleys of the North Cascades, including Sudden Valley, through Thursday evening.

Government
2 weeks ago
Two firefighters at Bear Gulch Fire in federal custody amidst investigation

The federal agency didn’t list a reason for their investigation, but U.S. Border Patrol in Blaine said that BLM had been looking into timecard fraud allegations.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council candidate with invalid voter registration to remain on November ballot

Potvin’s argument centered around his claim that staying overnight at his studio at least once a week constituted the property as a residence for the purposes of voter registration.