Lifestyle

11 hours ago

I-5 bridge work over Chuckanut Creek nearing completion

Lanes could shift back onto the main roadway by Oct. 9.

12 hours ago

Bellingham mulls changes to home business rules

Current regulations limit where businesses can be run and how many employees can be hired. Monday, Oct. 5's meeting could change that.

14 hours ago

Costco lawsuit claims ‘sugar-free’ product contains sugar

The class-action lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages.

1 day ago

Keeping the scary things in the horror movies this October | Sponsored

Protecting your home from the creepy crawlies and rodents will save you money down the line.

2 days ago

Mount Baker Ski Area opens new retail location

Baker merch, winter gear and mountain information are among the store's offerings.

2 days ago

Mount Baker Hwy, Ski Area preparing for winter season

Closures for the roadway are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

2 days ago

Consider comfort in the home this October | Sponsored

October is here, and with it come those cool fall nights. When you find yourself bundling up inside the house, it may be worth looking into whether your heating system is up to scratch.

2 days ago

Naomi Campbell’s 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned

Supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. A three-judge tribunal found...

2 days ago

Judge rules in favor of Bellingham couple in ADU lawsuit

The ruling still keeps a ban on short-term rentals in effect.

2 days ago

Doctober, fresh hop beer, Model Train and Toy Show and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

This week's Lifestyle Lookout features a flurry of fall celebrations, live music and a whole lot more.

2 days ago

The risks that come with spooky season for your four-legged friends | Sponsored

Animals have delicate gastrointestinal systems, so keep their mouths away from food and objects they shouldn't eat is very important for their health and your wallet.

2 days ago

Don’t burn garbage: It’s illegal and damages air quality | Sponsored

Burning garbage is illegal throughout Washington state, wherever you live. If someone is burning garbage near you, you can file a complaint with NWCAA.

2 days ago

Winter crabbing reopens across local waters

Recreational crabbing returns to the waters around the San Juan Islands, Bellingham Bay and Strait of Georgia starting Oct. 1.

2 days ago

Ed Curtis: Kementari’s Creatures

Kementari's opened to fill the niche for exotic pets in Whatcom County four years ago. Owner Ed Curtis keeps a booming business with the creepy crawlies he and others keep as beloved household pets.

2 days ago

Whatcom County offering free flu, COVID-19 vaccines

The RSV vaccine is also available to anyone interested based on age and health needs.

3 days ago

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...

3 days ago

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...

3 days ago

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...

3 days ago

Whatcom County to lift burn ban for unincorporated areas Thursday

Recent wet weather has helped increase fuel moisture levels on the ground.

3 days ago

Bellingham Bay closed for recreational shellfish harvesting

The closure includes Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

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