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Traffic
2 days ago
Road work expected to impact overnight, I-5 travel in Bellingham

Paving work will include a temporary on-ramp closure overnight and a weekend freeway lane closure. Part of Highway 9 near Everson will be closed until the weather dries up.

Crime
2 days ago
Whatcom County-owned grader found damaged, sheriff’s office investigating

The grader is valued at roughly $250,000 and is believed to have been driven from its original location at Clark Pit.

Traffic
3 days ago
Division Street Bridge in Mount Vernon targeted to reopen by Thanksgiving

The bridge will be fully closed to traffic for two weeks starting in November under the accelerated construction timeline.

Community Events
2 days ago
SeaFeast, Oyster Run, apple picking and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

The first big rainstorm of fall is currently moving through Whatcom County, but the weather looks quite nice this weekend. We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. 

Government
2 days ago
Sedro-Woolley joins Mount Vernon in ending use of Flock cameras

A new state law has placed stricter regulations for the automated license plate reader system as it comes under increased public scrutiny.

Government
4 days ago
Two public hearings to focus on potential PSE rate increases

If PSE’s request is granted, the average residential electric customer could see their monthly bill rise by $28 in 2027.

Opinions
3 days ago
Wanted: Retro tech enthusiasts and Ham radio trainees | Contributed

The sheriff’s office Auxiliary Communication Service offers classes throughout the year and hosts monthly opportunities to test for FCC Technician, General or Extra Class license.

Local Sports
4 days ago
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert (12-11) lasted only four innings, yielding four runs on 10 hits.

Local Sports
2 days ago
Christian Moore and Bryce Teodosio rally Angels past Mariners 6-4

Julio Rodríguez hit a two-run homer for Seattle in the second.

Government
3 days ago
Executive Satpal Sidhu: Reflecting on two terms as Whatcom County’s leader

My Bellingham Now’s Jason Upton spoke with Sidhu to look back on his tenure, reflect on his accomplishments and challenges along the way and look ahead for some of the implications of this current budget process.