Health and Wellness
2 months ago
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster

In a major disaster, residents are often their own “first responder.”  After an earthquake, tsunami or other major catastrophe, police, firefighters and EMTs will be called in many directions. It could take days, even weeks, before help arrives.

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Hollie Huthman: Owner of The Shakedown & The Racket

Hollie Huthman, who owns a pinball lounge and music venue in town, talks community in the local rock scene.

Local
2 months ago
Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director announces retirement

Whoever steps into Personius’s shoes would need to oversee long-term planning in the county and land use permitting among other roles.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
FDA, Whatcom County announces recall after reported salmonella contamination in Deep-Brand products

The FDA and Whatcom County Health Department recommend throwing out the 1 lb. and 12 oz bags of the products and cleaning with hot, soapy water all surfaces that the food has touched. 

Obituaries
2 months ago
Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies

According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham passes benchmark in changing shelter requirements

Other changes that come with the unanimous passing include removing the 24-hour operational requirements and updating measures surrounding minors and heating elements in tiny homes.

Local
2 months ago
New study ranks Bellingham as one of the least affordable cities in the U.S.

The results of a new study that compared income to home prices across the country are not favorable to some local jurisdictions.

Government
2 months ago
New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services

It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.

Business
2 months ago
Longtime Ferndale baker announces retirement after 26 years of business

The business has been in operation since 1999, with O’Brine selling her renowned pies, Danishes and cookies out of her home kitchen.

Local
3 months ago
Stranded person rescued on Nooksack River by local authorities

Everson Police said in a social media post that they rescued a person who had been inner tubing on the Nooksack River on Friday afternoon.

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