Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: City Council suspends public comments via Zoom

The council says in-person public comment will continue unchanged.

Local
2 years ago
Humane Society seeking donation for annual fundraiser

The Gala Auction & Fundraiser is scheduled for May 18th at Bellingham’s Four Points Sheraton.

Crime
2 years ago
Skagit County sounding alarm over fentanyl overdose deaths

Last year, over 782,000 fentanyl pills and 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder were seized in Skagit County.

Business
2 years ago
USDA Deputy Secretary to visit Whatcom and Skagit County on Friday

Deputy Secretary Torres Small will visit Mount Vernon, Bellingham and the Lummi Nation on Friday.

Local
2 years ago
State Senate Republicans slam property tax proposal

They say allowing governments a greater annual increase goes against the will of the people

Community Events
2 years ago
FEATURE: Local organization to host Valentine’s Day beach cleanup event

The Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum is hosting a Valentine’s Day themed beach cleanup.

College
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/8/24

The top-seeded Lynden boys beat Burlington-Edison in the 2A district bracket last night.

Community Events
2 years ago
GAME PREVIEW: WWU Men’s basketball battles SPU on 2/8

The 13-9 Vikings will battle SPU tonight at Carver Gym. The first 250 fans will receive a free bobblehead upon entry.

Farm
2 years ago
Bill banning octopus farming passes in WA state house

The only U.S. octopus farm was in waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and permanently closed in January.

Local
2 years ago
Legislature mulling “stripper’s bill of rights” in Washington state

The bill is the culmination of six years of advocacy work by Strippers Are Workers, a dancer-led organization in Washington.