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3 hours ago
Bloedel Donovan Park reopens with upgraded playground
It includes over 40 play features, including slides, climbers, swings and 11 elevated features that are ramp accessible to wheelchairs.
3 hours ago
Road access to Artist Point at Mount Baker closed for winter season
The final stretch of the Mount Baker Highway will not reopen until likely June if weather patterns follow previous trends.
3 hours ago
The Great Washington Shakeout takes place on October 16
For all the details and ideas for how you can participate, go to shakeout.org/washington.
3 hours ago
Where to watch the Mariners game tonight in Bellingham
The My Bellingham Now newsroom has compiled a handful of our favorite places to watch post-season baseball, from sports bars to nightclubs.
4 hours ago
Retail vacancies in Bellingham increase as costs to operate rise
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham’s retail vacancy rate rose in the third quarter of 2025. According to Pacific Continental Realty…
4 hours ago
Border Patrol agent involved in crash during car chase in north Whatcom County
The agent and the uninvolved third-party driver suffered minor injuries and were transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Medical Center.
1 day ago
Ongoing government shutdown could impact healthcare of thousands of Washington residents
Open enrollment for 2026 begins on Nov. 1 through the Washington Healthplanfinder.
1 day ago
Orcas Island woman released from Israeli detention facility following Gaza aid flotilla
Israel's military intercepted the flotilla and detained its members on Oct. 1.
1 day ago
Utility rates for Bellingham residents to increase in 2026
On average, water customers will see an average increase of 13.5%, with additional increases planned in the coming years.
1 day ago
Two people fined for ‘probates for profit’ scheme in Skagit County
The two collected unjustified commissions on estate homes behind the backs of families of deceased strangers.
1 day ago
Lynden City Council approves new sales tax starting January
The city projects the tax will raise up to $400,000 in revenue next year.
2 days ago
Ballots to be mailed out to Whatcom County voters starting Oct. 15
Voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment, local initiatives, numerous council races on the city and county levels, school district directors and a Port of Bellingham seat.
2 days ago
Lummi Nation celebrates Indigenous People’s Day
The night's festivities will center around weaving the past, present and future.
2 days ago
Skagit County Planning Commission seeks public input on proposed agritourism policies
The planning commission is scheduled to make a decision on the proposed changes on Nov. 18.
2 days ago
Blaine man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for assaulting former partner
The man will not be allowed to make contact with the woman after he's released from prison.
2 days ago
Cooler temperatures bring frost into Whatcom County’s forecast this week
About 2-4 inches of snow is expected in the higher elevations of the North Cascades through Monday night.
5 days ago
Dept. of Health receives second round of funding for food assistance program in Washington
The DOH is advising program users that some WIC officers may temporarily close as a result of the shutdown.
5 days ago
Overnight lane closures set for I-5 in Ferndale through Oct. 17
The work is part of a project to improve a 10-mile stretch of the highway between Blaine and the Nooksack River.
5 days ago
Cooler temperatures bring snow into North Cascades forecast
The weather could also make for a windy few days in Whatcom County, with coastal winds reaching up to 35 mph.
6 days ago
Western Washington University sees drop in enrollment
That's roughly 300 less than last year's incoming class, marking the third straight fall of declining enrollment following a post-pandemic surge.
