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6 days ago
City of Bellingham offers free trees at upcoming farmer’s market
The tree giveaway is part of the city's effort to improve tree canopy cover, which can help reduce temperatures in warmer months.
7 days ago
Port of Bellingham launches survey to see where residents prefer to travel from BLI
Alaska and Allegiant airlines are the only major carriers that service Bellingham Int'l Airport following Southwest's departure in 2024.
7 days ago
Two people sentenced in connection to fatal shooting in Mount Vernon
The shooting took place near a gas station across from Skagit Valley College in March.
7 days ago
Residents of Glacier rally to keep USPS services running
The Glacier Water District has owned the post office building since the 1970s and has not charged USPS to operate out of it.
1 week ago
Port of Bellingham allows evaluation of increased cruise ship business
Should the study find cruise business to be possible for Bellingham, it would likely be years down the line before our waters saw the high-capacity vessels.
1 week ago
WTA seeks public input on proposed fare increase
The proposal would increase fixed fares to $2 per ride and double the daily fare cap to $6.
1 week ago
Bellingham Police launch new program to help victims of hate crimes
The Safe Place program will help victims report crimes immediately, which ensures a proper and timely investigation occurs.
1 week ago
Salmon fishing closes on Skagit River until 2026
Fish and Wildlife says catch estimates for coho salmon are nearing their limit.
1 week ago
Everett man accused of assault with a knife in Bellingham sentenced in court
During the altercation, the victim was stabbed in the back twice and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
1 week ago
Man accused of hate crime arrested in Blaine
He was booked into the Whatcom County Jail early Saturday morning before being released on personal recognizance earlier on Tuesday.
1 week ago
Plantation Shooting Range slated to reopen in early 2026
A spokesperson tells My Bellingham Now that the indoor range is set to open softly for law enforcement beginning January 2026 and will open to the public that March.
1 week ago
Stakeholders criticize WWU leadership over recent layoffs
A spokesperson for the delegation tells My Bellingham Now that it has not received a response to a letter sent to the university as of Nov. 18.
1 week ago
Sehome High School student killed in weekend car crash in Bellingham
The 17-year-old was the sole occupant of the car fire near Boulevard Park.
1 week ago
Picketing could impact Allegiant flights in Bellingham
Pilots claim that Allegiant has been investing in other areas and has not offered them a fair contract.
1 week ago
North Cascades Highway reopens following four-day closure
WSDOT has not announced a closure date for the highway this winter.
1 week ago
City of Bellingham named in two separate lawsuits over street safety
Each claimant says they were injured on a street where the city recently made safety upgrades.
1 week ago
Lane closure on northbound I-5 this week south of Bellingham
WSDOT says drivers should expect delays while crews are working.
2 weeks ago
Washington ranks first in highest dining cost in continental U.S.
Seattle ranked second behind San Francisco as the priciest major cities in the country.
2 weeks ago
City limits public access at Boulevard Park as restoration continues
The project is expected to last through the end of December, and some restoration work will continue through spring 2026.
2 weeks ago
More illnesses linked to recalled products of Ferndale creamery
The state Department of Health says that 10 people have now gotten sick from E. coli after consuming recalled products from Twin Sisters Creamery.
