Lifestyle
12 hours ago
Bellingham Bike Swap expands to new location
The annual event helps support outdoor programs geared towards women.
13 hours ago
Crabbing season to open in mid-July for Bellingham, San Juan Islands
The season will last through late September, with crabbing only allowed Thursdays through Mondays.
13 hours ago
Washington adds most jobs in over a year in May
The state's unemployment rate still remained unchanged from the previous month.
14 hours ago
Reported opioid overdoses continue to fall in Whatcom County in 2026
EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.
1 day ago
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
2 days ago
Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order
In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can't be solved without steady work opportunities.
2 days ago
PHOTOS: Deming Logging Show 2026
The famed Deming Logging Show returned to the arena off Cedarville Road over the weekend, complete with fan favorite events like tree climbing, log rolling, axe throwing and barbecue.
3 days ago
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
2 days ago
Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties
Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.
3 days ago
North Cascades Highway fully reopens
While still the latest opening in the highway's history, it comes earlier than any estimate from WSDOT.
6 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more
From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
6 days ago
Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off
The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.
6 days ago
BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures
A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.
7 days ago
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago
Vancouver, B.C. Amtrak station gets U.S. preclearance designation
Travelers heading into the U.S. no longer stop for a customs inspection in Blaine
1 week ago
WSDOT reopens road to Artist Point
Visitors will need a recreational pass to use the area which can be purchased at the Glacier Public Service Center.
1 week ago
World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
1 week ago
Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street
The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.
1 week ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook
Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.
1 week ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards
Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.
