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22 hours ago
Air quality rapidly declines in Whatcom County
Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.
22 hours ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive
The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.
23 hours ago
Bike ride through Whatcom, Skagit Counties may cause delays
Cyclists are travelling from Seattle to Vancouver in two days starting Saturday.
23 hours ago
Fire weather watch issued for eastern Whatcom County
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to hit the region from late Friday night into Saturday evening.
23 hours ago
Thieves steal van parts from Skagit Humane Society
The shelter was scheduled to transport some of their animals to Yakima.
2 days ago
Noisy Waters Mural Festival announces 2026 winners
Three new murals will grace the streets of Bellingham in 2027.
2 days ago
Outshine fruit popsicles recalled over glass contamination concerns
The company says no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
2 days ago
Alaska Airlines expands their intercontinental flight options in Europe
The service will begin in May 2027.
2 days ago
NTSB investigation finds bad weather may have contributed to seaplane crash at Sucia Island
The preliminary report did not give a definitive cause of the July 23 crash.
2 days ago
Containment efforts on Border 2 Fire see significant progress
Whatcom County's largest wildfire is now 43% contained as of Thursday.
2 days ago
Invasive beetle that could wipe out ash trees in Washington state discovered
Experts say there's no proven way to eradicate the beetle once it's established.
2 days ago
End of the Fair, Downtown Distilled, Paranormal Cirque, SeaFeast and more | Lifestyle Lookout
We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
3 days ago
Air pollution upgrades approved for Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
Design and preconstruction of the equipment is expected to continue into 2027, with construction beginning later that year and taking place over the following 3 1/2 years.
3 days ago
Bellingham Public Schools joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies
BPS is among a number of school districts in Washington that are accusing the companies of encouraging addictive behavior in kids.
3 days ago
WWU offering expanded admission options for WA high school students
Students can automatically be considered for the program if they apply through the Western Application or the Common App.
3 days ago
Washington’s unemployment rate drops for first time since 2024
The state added its most seasonally-adjusted jobs in over a year and a half in July.
3 days ago
WA Android users to split $13 million in settlement funds
A lawsuit filed in 2021 accused Google of holding a monopoly on app stores.
4 days ago
WA Department of Licensing temporarily closes Mount Vernon office
The office will be closed until early November while the DOL addresses ongoing staffing issues.
4 days ago
Shepard, Collins officially headed for hand recount in state Senate race
Michael Shepard led Eamonn Collins by just four votes after primary election results were certified Tuesday morning.
4 days ago
Amtrak extends service cancellation between Seattle and Portland
A warehouse fire near the tracks led to the cancellations.