Local
1 year ago
Dry weather conditions in Whatcom County spark a Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service predicts that dry summer temperatures may bring some serious heat and fire danger to the Cascades.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Whatcom County launches new website to increase health data accessibility

This new website shows local statistics on a range of topics including county demographics, health care and more.

Local
1 year ago
Growing Pioneer Fire prompts evacuation orders on north shore of Lake Chelan

Firefighters are also on the ground working on fire lines and fire suppression and helicopters are dumping buckets of water on the fire.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Seattle Storm stay hot with 89-83 win over Los Angeles

Seattle (17-8), which played a game on the road for the first time since June 19, closed the first half of the season by winning eight of 10 games.

Crime
1 year ago
BRIEF: Man arrested following suspected DUI crash near Everson

The driver was booked into the Whatcom County Jail after his release from the hospital.

Local
1 year ago
Mayor Kim Lund announces two new city deputy administrators

Mayor Lund says both additions will focus on working across departments to increase collaboration within the city.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council members mull over locked mailbox proposal

Councilmembers will vote on the ordinance at their next committee of the whole meeting. 

Crime
1 year ago
WWU Police investigating pair of on-campus burglaries

No suspects have been identified at this time, and anyone with information is asked to call the University Police.

Local
1 year ago
Gov. Inslee announces Jennifer Slattery to fill fifth seat in Whatcom County Superior Court

Inslee said in a statement that her experience, respect from peers and dedication to the community were all factors in her appointment.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County implements hiring freeze following revenue and funding declines

County Executive Satpal Sidhu informed Whatcom County employees that the temporary freeze will provide leaders time to plan out the county’s budget decisions moving forward.