Government
12 months ago
Gov. Inslee announces plans for new juvenile rehab facility in Aberdeen

Inslee added that the state will continue to look at other site options and consider policy changes that could better manage who is sent to state juvenile rehab facilities.

Elections
12 months ago
Washington follows countrywide trend in shifting right for presidential election

Whatcom was among the few Washington counties that bucked that trend in 2024.

Crime
12 months ago
King County man accused of carrying explosives on I-90 appears in federal court

If he’s found guilty, the man could spend up to 10 years in prison.

Crime
12 months ago
Driver arrested for allegedly hitting parked cars in downtown Bellingham

The suspect was released from the Whatcom County Jail on Saturday. 

Features
12 months ago
FEATURE: Local pinball enthusiasts rally around classic machines, growing a unique community in Bellingham

At an undisclosed location in the Lettered Streets neighborhood, a community has created its own haven. Their passion? Pinball.

We Are Whatcom
12 months ago
Ethan Hunger: Founder of Hunger vs Hunger, Managing Broker at Bellwether Real Estate

The annual workout challenge fundraiser benefits the Bellingham Food Bank.

Health and Wellness
12 months ago
How to prevent foodborne illness this Thanksgiving

Consumers are encouraged to practice food safety throughout the holiday, from the grocery store to the dining table.

Local
12 months ago
Bellingham man killed in single-car crash on Whidbey Island

Troopers determined speed was the cause of the crash.

Local
12 months ago
Man injured at Birch Bay Waterslides adds parties to lawsuit

Birch Bay Waterslides recently announced they will be reopening for their 40th anniversary next summer.

Local
12 months ago
Trader Joe’s announces second Bellingham location

The new grocery store would be the second Trader Joe’s in Bellingham, joining its current James Street location.