Local
1 year ago
Washington residents can permanently file taxes directly to IRS for free

The Direct File pilot program is being offered permanently and expanding to other states for the 2025 tax season.

Local
1 year ago
Lummi Island ferry fare increase trial begins

The trial for the lawsuit against Whatcom County began on Oct. 3 and is expected to last three to five days.

Community Events
1 year ago
Bellingham Ghost Tours offers an educational exploration of the paranormal world

The downtown Bellingham tour, led by guide Chuck Crooks, brings educational recountings of interactions with the afterlife to Whatcom locals.

Crime
1 year ago
Four Whatcom County men linked to fentanyl drug trafficking operation

Over a dozen people were arrested earlier this week in connection to the operation that distributed more than 800,000 fentanyl pills across the U.S.

Local
1 year ago
New Mount Vernon library to provide largest EV charging station in the country

The new library will be open to the public in late October.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Ferndale High School evacuated due to report of bomb threat

Police say no credible threat has been identified.

Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Federal agencies offering reward for help locating triple-murder suspect

Jason Birman is accused of three counts of second-degree murder.

Local
1 year ago
State funding to support habitats for salmon and other fish in Whatcom County

Nearly half of the $50 million in total grants was funded through the state’s Climate Commitment Act. 

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County sees consistent drop in overdoses over the summer

Similar trends are being reported in other areas of the state and along the west coast.