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5 days ago

Whatcom County’s jobless rate holds steady in April amid slowing state economy

Skagit County saw a nearly identical trend as its neighbor just north.

5 days ago

CONTRIBUTED: Bee Spill Anniversary

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The historic eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980 isn’t the only notable May anniversary.…

7 days ago

PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

7 days ago

Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

The team overtook Marr's Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

1 week ago

Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr's coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

1 week ago

Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

1 week ago

Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham

There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.

1 week ago

Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express

The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.

1 week ago

Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements

Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.

1 week ago

Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

1 week ago

Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point

The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.

1 week ago

Washington reaches settlement with Homeaglow over deceptive membership practices

The state said the home cleaning platform roped residents into memberships with excessive cancellation fees and fabricated reviews.

1 week ago

Nooksack River training turns into pair of rescues

The Whatcom County Water Rescue Task Force is reminding any canoers or kayakers to be aware of changing river conditions and to always wear a life jacket on the water.

1 week ago

Lanes to be restored on I-5 ahead of Memorial Day travel rush

An on-ramp in Alger will stay closed through May 31.

1 week ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Ski to Sea, Fairhaven Festival, Memorial Day Parade and live music

KGMI will have live coverage of the 2026 Ski to Sea race from the starting line at Heather Meadows starting at 7 a.m. and then again starting at 1 p.m. from Marine Park in Fairhaven.

2 weeks ago

North Fork Nooksack River nears spring opening for hatchery Chinook

The season lasts from May 23 through June 30, though it could end earlier depending on catch counts.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Missing person found after last seen near Sehome Arboretum

Bellingham Police is not releasing more details as the family has asked for privacy.

2 weeks ago

Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’

The state Superintendent's Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

2 weeks ago

Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race

KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.

3 days ago in Business, Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup

The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Shoestring Circus, Roller Derby, Bells Fundraiser and live music

For those who want to get out and enjoy the bounty of our county this weekend, we have a ton of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.