Education
1 year ago
WWU conference looks to address financial and economic gaps in education

WWU will host a panel of economic and financial literacy speakers for the 2024 Washington Economics Symposium on Aug. 20. 

Community Events
1 year ago
Compass Health reluctant to finalize new union contract

Their last bargaining session took place on July 25.

Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: Dumpster fire ignites in Fairhaven, damages building on waterfront

Northwest Marine Industries also stated that the cause of the fire has not been determined yet. 

Business
1 year ago
Bellingham seeks new ideas for an annual city-wide event

If chosen, the winning event will be held for the first time in spring 2026.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Officials tell Stehekin residents to “Get out now!”

The American Red Cross is setting up a shelter for evacuees at the Chelan community gym.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Offense heats up as Mariners sweep White Sox

Bryce Miller allowed three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and did not allow a walk.

Local
1 year ago
Washington state launches campaign to highlight safety of mail-in-voting

The campaign uses a newly created animated character called “Mark the Ballot” to lend insight into the process and encourage voters to use the system.

Business
1 year ago
Plans to establish PNW as national hydrogen hub include key site in Ferndale

The site will produce hydrogen for power generation, refineries, port equipment and heavy-duty transportation like transit buses.

Local
1 year ago
Overnight construction to close part of I-5 ramps in Ferndale

Additional closures for the southbound ramps are scheduled for mid-September. 

Local
1 year ago
North Cascades Highway reopens as Easy Fire continues to burn in Methow Valley

The Easy Fire caused SR 20 to close for multiple days and is estimated to continue to burn until October.