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2 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council to consider alley closures in downtown
If approved, the ordinance would give the city's Public Works Director the power to close certain alleys in an effort to deter crime.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County hosts community engagement session for new jail
Thursday's meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Lynden City Annex Chamber on 4th Street.
2 weeks ago
WSDOT to install new signs, traffic sensors to portion of I-5 in Skagit County
Drivers may experience some delays during the closure.
2 weeks ago
CONTRIBUTED: December flooding: From rapid response to long-term recovery
“I’ll believe it when I see it.” You know that phrase. The skeptic in us wants to see evidence, rather…
2 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson signs series of bills passed during 2026 legislative session
Gov. Ferguson was scheduled to sign two dozen more bills on Monday, March 16 and is set to sign another 11 bills into law the following day.
3 weeks ago
PHOTOS: Lummi Nation Celebration for Blackhawks, Lady Blackhawks
The Lummi community celebrated historic finishes for both their boys and girls basketball teams on Friday.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham’s landmark tree interim ordinance extended for fourth time
The city plans to develop permanent regulations to protect its largest trees moving forward.
3 weeks ago
Sedro-Woolley Police search for victims of online sex exploitation against minors
An unnamed suspect is already facing charges in connection to the investigation.
3 weeks ago
Man arrested for DUI following wrong-way crash on I-5 near Birch Bay
WSP says it resulted only in minor injuries.
3 weeks ago
Skagit Valley tulip farms opening ahead of schedule for early bloom
The valley's two largest farms are both opening on Saturday, March 21.
3 weeks ago
Human remains found on Skagit River near Concrete prompt investigation
The remains were found by Skagit County Sheriff's deputies Thursday during a boat search of the river.
3 weeks ago
Blaine Police searching for missing teen last seen in Bellingham
Anyone with information on her location is asked to contact Blaine Police.
3 weeks ago
Severe overnight weather shelters reopening this weekend in Bellingham and Ferndale
The daytime warming shelter in Bellingham is not scheduled to reopen.
3 weeks ago
Millionaire’s tax bill passes state legislature, heads to governor’s desk
The bill establishes a new state income tax on individuals with more than one million dollars in annual taxable income.
3 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding
There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
3 weeks ago
Two arrested in Bellingham related to regional drug bust
Investigators believe the suspects' activities are tied to a criminal organization based out of Mexico.
3 weeks ago
BRIEF: Lummi Police investigating dead body on reservation
Lummi Police say they're working to notify the man's family members and will release his name once their investigation is complete.
3 weeks ago
Arlington man sentenced for 2019 killing at Baker Lake
The decision brings an end to the years-long court saga for Alexander Vanags that included three separate trials.
3 weeks ago
Ferguson appoints new state Justice ahead of Justice Madsen’s retirement
Justice Barbara Madsen was the first woman popularly elected to the state Supreme Court in 1992.
3 weeks ago
Local poetry contest accepting submissions from Whatcom residents
The top ten poems selected will be engraved on plaques installed outside the front of the Bellingham Public Library.
