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6 minutes ago
Chick-fil-A announces late April grand opening in Whatcom County
Anyone who dresses in cow print can get a free meal on April 30.
8 minutes ago
WSDOT to perform roadwork on I-5 in Whatcom, Skagit counties
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Overnight travelers should expect some slowdowns on I-5 between Whatcom and Skagit Counties. WSDOT crews…
11 minutes ago
FEMA to offer in-person help for aid applications from December flooding
The assistance center will be open in Sumas until the application deadline on June 10.
28 minutes ago
WSDOT continues work clearing Highway 20, no estimated time of opening
They're urging any recreationists to keep clear of the closure area.
33 minutes ago
Shellfish harvesting closes for all Whatcom County beaches
Shellfish sold in restaurants and markets are still safe to eat.
2 days ago
Three people injured in incident at BP Cherry Point refinery
Company says there's no danger to the public.
3 days ago
Red Cross brings flood relief aid to Whatcom, Skagit counties
Volunteers will be in both counties to help eligible residents apply.
3 days ago
WSDOT begins work to move Bellingham Graffiti Rock from I-5 site
WSDOT added the rock cannot physically be removed in one piece, but explosives won't be used to break it apart.
3 days ago
Candidate filing week approaching for August primary in Whatcom County
The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.
3 days ago
Port of Bellingham to expand waterfront parking ahead of FIFA World Cup events
Over 100 new parking spaces will be added, giving more people the opportunity to explore the Granary Building, pump track and the Portal Container Village.
3 days ago
Clams, oysters sold in Whatcom County recalled due to norovirus risk
Anyone who may have become ill from consuming the impacted clams or oysters should contact their doctor.
4 days ago
Dates revealed for month-long closure of Bellingham International Airport in summer 2027
Bellingham International Airport will be closed from late-July through mid-August for required runway repairs.
4 days ago
Whatcom County Council appoints Deborah Arthur as Deputy Executive
This comes as Whatcom County still looks to find a Medical Examiner.
4 days ago
Bellingham drivers could see lowered speed limits on city roads soon
Signs would be posted at Bellingham city limits that say all roads will have "20 mph speed limits unless posted otherwise" starting this summer.
4 days ago
California man in Whatcom County fraud case tied to $1 million in new victims
Detectives say the scheme targeted seniors through suspicious links.
4 days ago
Operational student employees at WWU union-certified
The OSEs are the first student workers in the state to be recognized as a union who perform work that isn’t directly research or instruction related.
4 days ago
Whatcom County Council approves criminal justice sales tax
The cities of Bellingham and Lynden, along with Skagit County, have instituted similar sales taxes since the state law went into effect.
4 days ago
Bellingham City Council approves logging contract with Janicki Logging and Construction
Thinning the trees on the former logging site would allow for more ecological biodiversity to thrive.
5 days ago
Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes
Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.
5 days ago
Washington’s unemployment rate rises for fourth straight month
The state's jobless rate remained at its highest since 2021 in the newly released report for February.
