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Elections
8 months ago
Results from Whatcom County’s primary election certified by auditor

According to the county auditor, just over 31% of registered voters turned out for the August primary. 

Government
8 months ago
Ferndale City Council approves contract to upgrade City Hall

Construction of the Civic Campus is scheduled to begin this fall. 

Government
8 months ago
Whatcom County receives over $875,000 in federal funding for Lummi Island ferry operations

Washington secured the most funding of any state, with nearly $40 million, the vast majority of which went towards Washington State Ferries.

Business
8 months ago
Ragfinery announces plans to reopen in new downtown Bellingham retail space

Plans are being made to have a grand opening at the new location in the Arts District before winter this year.

Crime
8 months ago
Custer man accused of killing Bellingham accountant goes to trial

The man’s trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 29 and is expected to last four days. 

Local
8 months ago
Recreational shellfish harvested closed from Bellingham Bay to Drayton Harbor

Before harvesting shellfish, check for biotoxin and pollution closures by using the Washington Shellfish Closure map or by calling the Department of Health Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.

Outdoors
8 months ago
Fishing for Sockeye salmon opens in the San Juan Islands

WDFW says the opening comes as an above-projected forecast of sockeye are expected to return to the Fraser River this year. 

Crime
8 months ago
UPDATE: Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office searches for suspect after reported assault at Little Squalicum Park

The Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public to stay away from the area as their investigation continues.

We Are Whatcom
8 months ago
Karolina Lobrow: Founder of Otherlands Beer

Karolina Lobrow shares some of what makes Otherlands beer a unique feature in the tapestry of Bellingham beer.

Elections
8 months ago
Washington’s Secretary of State criticizes President Trumps plans to get rid of mail-in voting

Hobbs called the plan a “direct threat” to every eligible voter in the country and denounced federal interference in state elections.