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Local
10 months ago
Mountaineers rescued by search and rescue teams at Mount Baker

The search and rescue team were able to reach the mountaineers in about 20 minutes as the team was already conducting an airborne training exercise.

Local
10 months ago
Whatcom County Public Works to host final water adjudication workshop for local well users

The Washington State Department of Ecology mailed claim forms to landowners in March as part of the legal process that will determine who has water rights.

Weather
10 months ago
WEATHER: Summer temperatures are in the forecast for Bellingham this week

A minor heat risk warning has been issued for our region from Thursday through Sunday.

Traffic
10 months ago
TRAFFIC: Southbound lane closures scheduled between Bellingham and Ferndale

Drivers could expect delays while driving southbound on Thursday.

Local
10 months ago
Port of Bellingham parts ways with executive director Rob Fix

Fix has worked for the Port of Bellingham since 2008.

We Are Whatcom
10 months ago
Pace Rubadeau: Trumpeter, Curator of the First Friday Busking Program

Meet the man behind the monthly “First Friday Busking Program” and many more music-forward events in Bellingham.

Education
10 months ago
Student workers at Western Washington University announce hard deadline for union recognition

The university is still refusing the committee’s central request to voluntarily recognize the union of OSEs.

Local
10 months ago
Port of Bellingham considers installing bike lockers at Bellingham International Airport, Fairhaven Station

The Port is installing the lockers as a way to increase transportation options, following feedback from the public that indicates the lockers would be used. 

Environmental
10 months ago
STUDY: New research points to potential climate change benefits from wildfires

The study’s authors note that the fires produce negative impacts to human health and forest diversity.

Crime
10 months ago
Sedro-Woolley woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from Bellingham business

The woman’s sentencing is scheduled for June 26, where prosecutors are recommending a maximum of 33 months in prison.