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Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Local drug task force awarded national honors

The High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Awards were given to 14 law enforcement task forces nationwide, out of over 100 nominations.

Local
1 year ago
Home prices in Whatcom County stabilized during the first quarter of 2025

The number of homes sold county-wide increased slightly, with only Lynden and Birch Bay/Blaine showing a drop.

Local
1 year ago
Little Squalicum Pier on Bellingham Bay opens to the public

The city is hosting a public ribbon cutting ceremony in the parking lot on Marine Drive at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. 

Crime
1 year ago
Suspects wanted in Mount Vernon murder investigation arrested in Oak Harbor

Police are still asking anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues by calling (360) 428-3211. 

High School
1 year ago
Proposed rule changes for transgender high school athletes deemed illegal by state agencies

Several school districts within Whatcom County were among the proponents of the rule changes.

Local
1 year ago
Hundreds of Washington health workers fired amid federal restructuring

U.S. Senator Patty Murray says the cuts will lead to a “drastically diminished” HHS presence on the ground in Washington communities.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham Police arrest over 100 people on DUI charges in 2025

10 people were booked into the Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of DUI on March 30. 

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Chloe Knox: Market Director of the Bellingham Farmers Market

Chloe Knox is beginning her sophomore year as Market Director for the Bellingham Farmers Market, that kicks off Saturday, April 5. She brings Seattle expertise to the market well-loved by the Bellingham community.

Local
1 year ago
Sehome Arboretum access to be interrupted for House of Healing construction

Once complete, it will include a gathering hall, indoor and outdoor kitchens and student lounges.

Government
1 year ago
Washington State House Democrats push through $77.8 billion operating budget

House Democrats says it addresses the budget shortfall but keeps services at current levels.