Local
4 months ago
New crosswalks and protected bike lanes become permanent on Eldridge Avenue

The new bike lanes removed a significant amount of room for street parking on Eldridge, but Public Works found in their project report that most side streets have ample space for parking.

Government
4 months ago
Washington state denied aid from FEMA for last fall’s “bomb cyclone” damage

Sen. Patty Murray called the decision “outrageous” and a “dangerous politicization of disaster assistance.”

Local
4 months ago
Chuckanut Bay residents relieved as Bellingham approves plan to replace Rainier Avenue bridge

Preliminary funding data shows that the new bridge could be completed by 2028. 

Local
4 months ago
Jury finds PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center not liable for alleged misdiagnosis

After a trial spanning nearly three weeks, the jury found that the doctor followed the applicable standard of care.

We Are Whatcom
5 months ago
Osbaldo Hernández & Dennis Ramey: Owners of El Sueñito Brewing Company

Osbaldo Hernández hopes their presence in the community provides inspiration for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members to be business owners and work in the predominantly white brewing industry.

Education
5 months ago
More layoffs hit staff at Western Washington University amidst $23 million budget deficit

Randhawa says the moves, while difficult, will make the university sustainable in the long term while preserving key student services and academic quality.

Local
5 months ago
Bellingham City Council votes to remove “junk fees” for tenants and mobile home residents

They’ll both take effect on Aug. 1 for any new leases and lease renewals.

Crime
5 months ago
“Hillside Strangler” to plead for possible parole

If the parole board rejects his appeal, it’s possible that additional time could be added to his sentence. 

Government
5 months ago
Bellingham’s city limits may change, residents are asked to share their thoughts

Bellingham City Council announced it will be holding a public hearing on a potential land annexation on July 21.

Local
5 months ago
City of Bellingham settles $150,000 lawsuit for destroying motorhome

In exchange for the settlement, the lawsuit is dismissed with prejudice, preventing future litigation against the city on the matter.

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