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7 days ago
Opening date announced for newly improved beach access at Boulevard Park
Part of the South Bay Trail will be closed for much of Wednesday ahead of the reopening.
1 week ago
Whatcom County opens submissions for ‘I Voted’ sticker designs
Entries for the "I Voted" sticker contest are due by May 1.
1 week ago
Family dog recovers after cougar attack in Sudden Valley
WDFW warns that additional sightings are still possible in the area.
1 week ago
Lynden School District places capital levy on April special election ballot
The levy comes after the district's bond for a new high school failed three times.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Council begins final review of comprehensive plan
The public is encouraged to weigh in on how growth will be guided over the next two decades.
1 week ago
Road work on I-5 in Ferndale may cause delays on Tuesday
Drivers should slow down and make sure crews have plenty of space to work safely.
1 week ago
Puget Sound Energy proposes rate increase plan for electric, gas bills by 2029
The review process for PSE's rate-change plan takes up to 11 months to execute.
1 week ago
British Columbia institutes permanent Daylight Saving Time starting March 8
As Daylight Saving begins on Sunday, Washington won't see any issues crossing the border until Nov. 1, when Washington and other states move back an hour and B.C. does not.
1 week ago
UPDATE: WSP issues Missing Indigenous Person Alert for two Lummi teens
Anyone who knows anything about the whereabouts of either or both teens is asked to call 9-1-1.
1 week ago
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.
2 weeks ago
Drought emergency remains in effect for Whatcom County amid warm winter
The county's snowpack levels remain well below normal, according to a water supply update from the state.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham woman found guilty of 2021 murder in Blaine
67-year-old Lynda Mercy will now await her sentencing on March 5.
2 weeks ago
Blaine man arrested following suspected road rage incident involving gun
Police say he pointed a pistol at someone before recklessly chasing them across the city.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham Police arrest four suspects in connection to regional burglary ring targeting Asian families
The men are believed to have stolen nearly $1.5 million in valuables from homes in Bellingham, Anacortes and other areas across northwest Washington.
2 weeks ago
WWU to begin construction of new student center in March
The facility is expected to be finished in fall 2027.
2 weeks ago
Interurban Trail reopens in Bellingham
Its reopening follows an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County to hold second community engagement session for new jail
It comes ahead of major decisions on the jail's size, scope and budget this spring.
2 weeks ago
State lawmakers mull bill to offer more funding to WWU amid critical budget cuts
It comes as Western has consistently received the lowest per-student funding in the state.
2 weeks ago
Low-interest loans now available for Sumas businesses impacted by December flood
The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is April 27, while any loan applications dealing with business economic damage is due by Nov. 24.
2 weeks ago
PeaceHealth to consolidate priority care centers in Bellingham
The clinics offer same-day support for non-emergency health concerns.
