Government
10 months ago
City of Bellingham in-person services to temporarily close Jan. 31

The closure is due to the city holding its first all-staff meeting in years.

Crime
10 months ago
Bellingham Police increase DUI patrols in light of recent arrests

The Bellingham Police Department made 40 DUI arrests in January, including one man who led them on a chase through downtown last weekend.

Crime
10 months ago
Bellingham consignment store vandalized and robbed

Labels, a local thrift and consignment store, reported the break-in at their James Street location early in the morning on Jan. 28.

We Are Whatcom
10 months ago
Eduardo Diego and Yesenia Pulido: co-owners of Infusion Cuisine

The restaurant in Lynden continues to serve Mexican, Asian and Italian Cuisine to a strong customer base after a long 10-year journey.

Local
10 months ago
Lummi Nation Police searching for missing elder

Besalynn M. James was last seen near her home on Balch Road last Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Local Sports
10 months ago
Ducks score 3 goals early in 2nd period and beat Kraken 6-4 for 3rd straight win

Seattle outshot the Ducks 30-23 but wasted too many chances.

Local
10 months ago
Fentanyl related overdoses rise in Skagit County in first month of 2025

Skagit County EMS is urging the community to call 9-1-1 if they encounter an overdose, administer Naloxone if it’s available and give the victim CPR until first responders arrive.

Local
10 months ago
City of Bellingham approves $150K severe weather shelter funding

The money will go towards running the shelter and comes from the city’s Affordable Housing sales tax.

Local
10 months ago
Bellingham firefighters to receive PFAS-free gear

PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that don’t naturally break down for at least centuries, earning the nickname “forever chemicals.”

Local
10 months ago
Community feedback leads to updates with City of Bellingham’s bike lane project

The city will continue to work on a final design plan for the bike lane, with the possibility of future projects extending the path towards Broadway.