Crime
1 year ago
Maple Falls man accused of shooting county deputies trial underway

The suspect was charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection to a non-fatal shooting of two deputies in 2022.

Local
1 year ago
Missing man last seen in Bellingham

Anyone with information on Ronald Williams’ location is asked to call the Bellingham Police non-emergency line.

Business
1 year ago
Boeing workers vote to strike, walk off the job

The labor action involves 33,000 Boeing machinists, most of them in Washington state, and is expected to shut down production of the company’s best-selling planes.

Local
1 year ago
Burn bans lifted for unincorporated Whatcom, North Cascades National Park

A permanent ban on open burning remains in effect for all cities within Whatcom County.

Local
1 year ago
Department of Ecology implements new litter prevention campaign

Ecology’s “Simple As That” campaign launched on Sept. 13.

Community Events
1 year ago
Support local at Skagit Farm to Pint Fest

The event will celebrate Skagit Valley’s agricultural heritage and craft beer scene while supporting local farmers and brewers.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council to consider resolution opposing grocery merger

Concern over impacts on workers and consumers prompted the measure.

Government
1 year ago
Washington health insurance rates will continue to rise in 2025

It’s an increase from the roughly 9% rate increase in 2024 and comes as the rates have risen in every year since 2022.

Business
1 year ago
Machinists’ union votes on Boeing contract

If the workers reject the contract, a work stoppage would begin on Sept. 13 at midnight.

Elections
1 year ago
Reichert makes announcement on Trump during WA governor debate

Reichert rebutted Ferguson’s attacks with repeatedly pointing out higher crime rates under Gov. Inslee’s administration.