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11 hours ago
Federal grant clears the way for new Lummi Island ferry
Whatcom County finalizes funding agreement to replace the 64-year-old Whatcom Chief and modernize ferry service.
13 hours ago
RE Sources issues water quality alert at Lake Padden
Test results for potentially toxic algae are expected to be released in the coming days.
13 hours ago
WA Supreme Court strikes down voter-passed initiative
I-2066 was passed by 52% of voters in 2024.
15 hours ago
Salmon recovery funds coming to Whatcom, Skagit counties
Statewide, the Salmon Recovery Funding Board awarded $21.5 million for 75 projects.
1 day ago
Robert Wilmore: Space Time enthusiast
What started as a need to share his genuine love of space, Space Time with Robert has grown into a regular event at Bellingham's parks, drawing in the summer upwards of 300 people interested in using a telescope to enthuse about the wonder of the cosmos.
1 day ago
Washington’s unemployment rate drops for second straight month
The decrease came despite the state ending three consecutive months of job growth.
2 days ago
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu won’t seek reelection in 2027
Satpal Sidhu made the announcement before introducing the biennium budget to the county council on Tuesday.
2 days ago
Two injured in black bear encounter near Bellingham
This marks the second human-black bear encounter in Whatcom County reported within the span of a month.
3 days ago
Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match
Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.
3 days ago
Bellingham approves code change aimed at expanding affordable housing
A new incentive will exempt some city-funded projects from most zoning and land use rules.
3 days ago
‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama
A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.
3 days ago
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.
4 days ago
Fire heavily damages Bellingham cold storage facility
No one was inside the building and no injuries were reported.
4 days ago
Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season
Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
6 days ago
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
7 days ago
Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham
The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.
7 days ago
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
1 week ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
1 week ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
