Health and Wellness
9 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Create an Action Plan

February’s task is a great one: create an action plan. It’s pretty simple. In your household, set aside some time to talk through potential hazards – and as well as timing and response.

Environmental
9 months ago
The Bellingham Bay Cleanup: What to know as the multistep process continues

Only four of Bellingham’s 12 sites are at the final stage of the eight-stage cleanup process. But that doesn’t mean the other sites are not far along in the process to remove toxic chemicals. 

Environmental
9 months ago
Center for Biological Diversity files lawsuit to protect local endangered moth species

The center is suing the Trump administration on behalf of sand-verbena moths, which only live on a handful of Whidbey and Vancouver Island beaches.

Education
9 months ago
Blaine School District considers merging primary and elementary schools amidst budget cuts

The merger is one of several proposals by the district to address what it expects to be a significant budget deficit.

Crime
9 months ago
WDFW arrests man attempting boat heists in Westport

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says the thief boarded an 80-foot vessel, roused the sleeping crew awake and set the ship up for departure.

Local
9 months ago
Lummi Nation mourns the loss of local youth sports coach

Filimone Ifoni Vaiangina, also known as “Coach Mone,” passed away on Friday, Feb. 21 at the age of 32.

Crime
9 months ago
Blaine Sector of U.S. Border Patrol assists ICE agents in recent arrest

The suspect previously spent time in jail for stabbing multiple people during a party at the Glen Echo Community Center in Everson.

Local
9 months ago
Cargill demolition in Ferndale makes room for fire crew training

Whatcom County Fire District 7 says the deconstruction of the plant means crews can perform training at the site on 3rd Avenue.

Local
9 months ago
Bellingham Police welcomes three new officers to the department

All three officers say they are excited to join the BPD team and look forward to serving the community. 

We Are Whatcom
9 months ago
Casey Jones: Owner of Salon Indigo Rose

Jones is a longtime Whatcom County resident and hairstylist looking to provide a space of growth and mentorship in downtown Bellingham.