The Whatcom Report 8/3/25

By mybellinghamnow August 5, 2025 4:56 pm

Host Karen Occhiogrosso talks about the upcoming Northwest Washington Fair.

Business

29 minutes ago

Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on

From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.

We Are Whatcom

7 hours ago

Ty McClellan: Owner of Hardware Sales

With over half of their sales coming from internet sales, Hardware Sales is operating as a low-cost local, family business competing on a large scale. Ty McClellan is at the helm of this multi-storefront Bellingham staple.

Crime

47 minutes ago

Lynden nurse faces charges for alleged medication theft

It claims she tried to cover it up by replacing the stolen prescription with Lorazepam pills of her own.

Traffic

11 hours ago

Section of Mount Baker Highway to close for Mt. Baker Hill Climb race

The Mt. Baker Hill Climb starts at Snowater Road near Chair 9 and takes cyclists on a 22.4-mile ride along the Nooksack River before climbing up to Artist Point on Mount Baker with a total elevation gain of 4,482 ft.

Northwest Sports

1 day ago

Northwest Sports Update: M’s seek fourth straight win, Storm play regular season finale with playoffs on the line, 49ers injuries pile up and more

Josh Naylor’s go-ahead double helped net the M’s their third-straight win yesterday.