Local
2 years ago
Increased risk of landslides for Whatcom County

Forecasters also say the rain could increase the threat of river flooding in the North Cascades, but the Nooksack River is not currently forecast to reach flood levels.

news
2 years ago
Southern Resident orca calf presumed dead

The calf was confirmed missing from the pod after extensive searching, and the research team believes the calf is dead.

Local Sports
2 years ago
Lowly Sharks blank Kraken

Blackwood makes 32 saves in shutout

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Independent health care providers say low insurance reimbursement rates are driving them out of business

Chiropractors, therapists and others support a state Senate bill that would tie rates to inflation index

Education
2 years ago
Special election ballots to decide Whatcom school districts’ bonds and levies

A $157.5 million bond for a new Lynden High School is on that district’s ballots, and a $70 million bond is on Blaine’s ballot for district-wide upgrades.

Local
2 years ago
Annual Unclaimed Property Day comes to WA

Washington’s Dept. of Revenue says that over $1.4 billion in unclaimed property has been returned so far.

Local
2 years ago
Skagit temporarily curbs its tourism industry on farmland

The moratorium will not affect businesses permanently set up to host events on farmland, but farms cannot apply for new permits to host the same events.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
National Parks adjusting fees for backcountry camping

Fees collected pay for administration costs, resource protection, contract support and compliance.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Bill to lower BAC in Washington moves to committee

The legislation notes that 2021 was the deadliest year on Washington roads since 2006.

Local Sports
2 years ago
Mariners acquire Jorge Polanco from Twins to bolster infield

Polanco has the most home runs (112) by a switch-hitter in Twins history.