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Government
6 days ago
Whatcom County Council pushes back decision on new criminal justice sales tax

Council members are split on whether to approve the tax themselves or let voters decide.

Government
6 days ago
Whatcom County looks to purchase land for new jail

If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.

Entertainment
6 days ago
Pennywise, The Vandals to headline Fourth Corner Punk Fest in Bellingham

Fourth Corner Punk Fest is set for July 18 and 19 at Evil Bikes in Fairhaven.

Traffic
6 days ago
Crews begin clearing snow on North Cascades Highway

The highway is still closed at Diablo Lake due to a large rockslide.

Weather
6 days ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit counties

Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.

Traffic
7 days ago
UPDATE: Crews remove debris from I-5 landslide south of Bellingham, no estimated time of reopening

All traffic heading northbound is still being diverted at the North Lake Samish exit (exit 246).

Northwest Sports
7 days ago
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration

Expansion — and in Seattle’s case, a return — isn’t a done deal. But it’s not just a dream anymore, either.

Government
7 days ago
City of Bellingham seeks new source of funding to maintain public safety services

City staff are recommending a new tax through a Regional Fire Authority.

Local Sports
7 days ago
Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead

Seattle, which has lost eight of 10, has not won since beating the Panthers 6-2 at home on March 15.