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1 week ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.
1 week ago
Wildfires in BC, eastern Whatcom County continue to grow
Smoke from the B.C.'s Brunswick Creek Complex triggered an air quality alert earlier this week.
1 week ago
Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November
Sign ups are due to the city clerk's office by Friday, July 31.
1 week ago
Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham
A local response team says this is the third seal they've treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.
2 weeks ago
Deadline to register online or by mail for August primary approaching in Whatcom County
The auditor’s office says any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact them for a replacement.
2 weeks ago
Hunger vs. Hunger Year 6 takes aim at triathlon world-record
Local real estate agent Ethan Hunger is trying to raise $500,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank this weekend.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in June despite job losses
The job losses can largely be attributed to a decrease in the county's labor force from May.
2 weeks ago
Man sentenced in jet-ski drug smuggling operation between WA and BC
The scheme unraveled after several witnesses found suspicious items on a Port Angeles beach.
2 weeks ago
Suspect arrested after suspected DUI chase ends in Blaine
At one point, the suspect was clocked going 110 mph.
2 weeks ago
Global tensions inch gas prices inch higher in Whatcom County
The average price at the pump in the county sits at $4.80 per gallon as of Monday.
2 weeks ago
Third tiny home village planned for Bellingham
The newest location is expected to be complete by early 2027.
2 weeks ago
Expanded parking lot now open at downtown Bellingham waterfront
The new 109-space lot is located next near the intersection of Granary and Roeder Avenues.
2 weeks ago
Air Quality Alert issued in Whatcom, Skagit counties, heat advisory in Whatcom
Smoke from wildfires in BC and central Washington are moving into our area.
2 weeks ago
FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
Since September, Boeing and the agency had been taking weekly turns performing the safety checks that are required before aircraft are cleared for delivery and declared safe to fly.
2 weeks ago
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center adding valet service amid parking closures at ER
The hospital is temporarily closing up to 18 more parking spaces near the ER entrance starting Monday.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham seeks pro and con statements for upcoming initiatives
Voters will decide on algorithmic rental price fixing, how to set the mayor's salary and streamlining the city's contracting process.
2 weeks ago
Downtown Bellingham multi-business owner exploring sale, consolidation
He was encouraged by a manager to give customers a heads-up on a potential sale in case things go south.
2 weeks ago
Bikes, lane closures expected to cause delays in Whatcom County
Hundreds of cyclists will participate in this year's Tour de Whatcom.
2 weeks ago
New scam callers impersonating PeaceHealth staff
Police say the scammers are not asking for money or personal details.
2 weeks ago
Shellfish harvest ban lifted for southern Whatcom County
The department still reports pollution closures in areas like Chuckanut Bay and Larrabee State Park.
