Local
2 years ago
Racist speech interrupts Whatcom County Council meeting

Antisemitic speakers joined the meeting remotely

Local
2 years ago
Proposed bill would create new state Housing Dept

Housing programs are currently being handled by the Dept. of Commerce.

Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom County Council considers fentanyl emergency declaration

The declaration could come with stricter penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.

Crime
2 years ago
Lynden Police looking for fugitive wanted on felony warrants

The suspect hasn’t been seen since a serious domestic violence incident late last month.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: Whatcom Falls burglary suspect located, arrested

The suspect was found sleeping in the common area of a building later Tuesday.

Local
2 years ago
Raising Awareness: Invasive Species Week to educate Washingtonians

The Invasive Species Awareness Week is planned for Feb. 26 to March 3 with a series of events and webinars planned.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom Racial Equity Commission searches for applicants

Members of the commission will gather, review and evaluate data to make recommendations on how to best support diversity and inclusion in the county.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County Special Election Day is Tuesday, February 13th

Two school bonds, including one that would fund a new Lynden High School, will be decided by voters on Feb. 13.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Registration open, tickets on sale for April Brew’s Day in Bellingham

All the proceeds for the April 27th, 2024, beer tasting event on Bellingham’s waterfront go to support the Max Higbee Center.

Local
2 years ago
Water Advisory Board gains new leadership

The board will oversee a variety of water-related systems within the city, and the appointees are specialized in environmental fields and engineering disciplines.