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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.

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County secures nearly $4 million in recovery funds from November 2021 flooding

The funds will elevate 16 properties in Sumas, Ferndale and Everson.

3 weeks ago

Gusty winds in Whatcom and Skagit counties could cause power outages

Ferry sailings out of Anacortes could also be either delayed or canceled by the high winds.

3 weeks ago

State sues Department of Education over new requirements for college admissions survey data

The department is seeking to enforce a Supreme Court ruling that says race cannot be used as a factor in admissions.

3 weeks ago

State bill establishing oversight board for sheriffs passes legislature

Editor’s note: An earlier version said the bill passed the legislature after the House vote. The story has since been…

3 weeks ago

City of Bellingham to host “Ask Us Anything” event at cruise terminal

Mayor Kim Lund and her staff will be prepared to take questions regarding current projects and some of the city's top priorities.

3 weeks ago

Man hospitalized following suspected accidental shooting in Ferndale

A witness says he accidentally shot himself in the leg when he tried to take his gun out of its holster.

3 weeks ago

House passes millionaires tax in Washington, sparks prolonged debate in Olympia

The bill now heads to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to Gov. Ferguson's desk.

3 weeks ago

New municipal court judge appointed in Bellingham

Nicholas Henery will begin his term on March 16.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Anacortes Police release new details in shooting case that left two dead

Police say there is no threat to the public at this time. 

3 weeks ago

Heavy mountain snow expected to make travel very difficult in Whatcom, Skagit counties this week

The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories, including a blizzard warning.

3 weeks ago

Deadline to submit water adjudication paperwork extended until 2027, more assistance offered

Whatcom County says 25% of impacted water users haven't received claim forms.

3 weeks ago

UPDATED: All lanes open on I-5 following a collision near Northwest Avenue

Expect delays in the area, and there is no estimated time for reopening.

3 weeks ago

Gas prices continue to climb in Whatcom County

Whatcom County's average is on par with the state average of $4.63.

3 weeks ago

New survey shows Bellingham property manager reactions to changing regulations

City staff recommends conducting a similar survey later this year.

3 weeks ago

WTA seeks public feedback on proposed upgrades to speed up service

The agency is aiming to increase the frequency of its Go Line service from every 15 minutes to every 10.

3 weeks ago

Proposed millionaire’s tax receives greenlight from Washington governor

The bill is scheduled for a second reading in the House as of March 6.

3 weeks ago

Rain, snow in the forecast for Whatcom County this week

Forecasters are warning of increased avalanche danger later this week in the Cascades.

3 weeks ago

Three-week outage of Whatcom Chief to begin in late April

Shuttle services won't be provided on Lummi Island during the annual dry dock outage.

3 weeks ago

Three Whatcom County basketball teams bring home state titles

The Lynden girls, Lynden Christian boys and Lummi Nation boys are all state champions.

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