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3 days ago
Hundreds of Ferndale residents without power after semitruck hits power lines
297 PSE customers remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon.
3 days ago
Larrabee State Park begins a major water system overhaul
Aging water lines at Washington's oldest park will be replaced in a project running through May 2027.
3 days ago
Gas prices rise 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
It comes as the national average just set an all-time Labor Day record at the pump.
3 days ago
Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September
Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.
3 days ago
Herb Niemann, founder of Steak and Schnitzel House in Everson, dies at 84
Niemann's brother Jack opened the original restaurant in 1973.
4 days ago
At least one injured, two arrested following Birch Bay shooting
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
6 days ago
Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist
The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.
1 week ago
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut
In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.
1 week ago
Post-Labor Day roadwork planned for I-5, Hwy 9, Chuckanut Dr
Ongoing fish passage projects will lead to more lane reductions.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Executive issues biennium budget recommendations
County departments had been warned of layoffs and budget cuts earlier this year.
1 week ago
Lummi Nation receives $7.5 million for new affordable housing development
The HUD grant will help build 20 homes on the southern end of the reservation.
1 week ago
Delays expected as construction work closes portion of NB Meridian
City of Bellingham crews will be working on a several-monthslong project intended to support future development in the area.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings
The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.
1 week ago
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
1 week ago
Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
1 week ago
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham
City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.
1 week ago
WA leaders warn USPS changes could delay ballot postmarks
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year's primary election than in 2024.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies help locate missing Orcas Island man
The man was reported missing Wednesday morning.
1 week ago
Port of Bellingham approves plan for final cleanup at site of former pulp mill
Construction is expected to begin in November and last three to five years.
1 week ago
Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed
September is Emergency Preparedness Month.
