Local
4 hours ago
Bellingham residents share opinions on parking minimums at public hearing
City staff are advising the council to extend the interim ordinance so they can workshop the temporary zoning rules and work towards a permanent set of regulations.
5 hours ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades including Whatcom, Skagit Counties
The snow could make travel difficult, so drivers in those areas are being urged to slow down and use caution.
10 hours ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing Point Roberts man
The man is described as having curly grey hair and a beard, last seen wearing a blue jacket, black track pants and hiking boots.
1 day ago
State officials consider geothermal energy at Mount Baker as a clean energy solution
State Ecology officials are working to get input from tribes and other community members about what the process for extracting energy could look like and what potential risks could occur.
1 day ago
Washington sues U.S. Dept. of Education over student loan relief rule change
According to the state Attorney General's Office, more than 23,000 borrowers from Washington had $1.6 million in student loans forgiven under the program over the past four years.
1 day ago
Rain and wind gusts are back in the forecast this week for Bellingham
Light snow is in the forecast starting on Tuesday through Sunday in the Cascades above 1500 ft.
1 day ago
Twin Sisters Creamery urges customers to discard cheese amidst E. coli outbreak
The company says it's identified which specific batches were affected by the outbreak but says it's impossible to determine which batch people may have purchased at a retail store.
4 days ago
As clocks fall back this Sunday, days in the Pacific Northwest will be shorter until 2026
The end of daylight saving time also brings biennial reminders from fire officials about checking your smoke detectors to make sure they still work.
4 days ago
Authorities identify human remains found near I-5 in Bellingham
The remains were found near Lakeway Drive earlier this year.
5 days ago
Gov. Ferguson directs $2 million per week to support Washington foodbanks
Ferguson says the funding will be available to food banks starting on Nov. 3 and will continue weekly until SNAP funding is restored.
5 days ago
WTA seeks community input on proposed routes serving Western
WTA says it's struggled to adjust its current service to major spikes in crowds due to Western's synchronized class start times.
5 days ago
Atmospheric river in the forecast for Whatcom County this Halloween weekend
The region could also see some snow fall across the North Cascades, but snow levels aren't expected to drop until Sunday.
5 days ago
Whatcom County voters recommended to place ballots in official drop boxes
The Secretary of State's Office says it can't guarantee that ballots mailed in the final week leading up to the election will be postmarked on time.
6 days ago
PeaceHealth to cut dozens of jobs at Bellingham hospital
Impacted roles include supply chain specialists, informaticists and some administrative services.
6 days ago
Bellingham Food Bank doubles food spending budget amidst SNAP’s looming suspension
Plus, the Salvation Army is partnering with Walmart to host food drives across the state this weekend.
1 week ago
Whatcom County to host open house at severe weather shelter in Bellingham
In addition to guided tours, health officials will give a presentation before taking questions or comments.
1 week ago
Washington wins education funding lawsuits against Trump administration
My Bellingham Now previously reported that the department pulled the funding in September because the program curriculum mentioned diverse gender identities.
1 week ago
Food assistance benefits like SNAP to end in November with lack of federal funding
According to Gov. Bob Ferguson, roughly 1 million Washington residents use SNAP benefits every month to buy food.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reaches tentative agreement to relocate
The county council will vote to approve the relocation at its meeting on Nov. 5 and the move is expected to be made as early as summer 2026.
1 week ago
Former WWU police officer under formal state level investigation
The former officer was fired from the university in 2024 after assaulting a suspect in handcuffs.
