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4 weeks ago
Severe weather shelter extends availability in Bellingham
The overnight shelter will now be open through Sunday as overnight lows continue to drop.
4 weeks ago
Proposed bill looks to institute new qualifications for law enforcement recruits
If approved by the legislature, the bill would be effective as of Oct. 1.
4 weeks ago
Agreement protects Washington SNAP recipient data
AG Nick Brown says the state has secured new assurances from its benefits vendor that confidential information will not be released.
4 weeks ago
FBI offers $10k for information in missing Lummi Nation elder
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The FBI is offering a reward for any information that could lead them to a…
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County opens flood recovery funds for organizations serving young children
December's historic flooding has been estimated to have impacted more than 100 young children in the county.
4 weeks ago
State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports
Let's Go Washington's initiative will likely head to voters on the November general election ballot.
4 weeks ago
Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond
The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.
4 weeks ago
37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027
The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.
4 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration following December flooding
The governor also asked FEMA to open up more than $20 million in federal assistance for flood survivors.
4 weeks ago
Severe weather shelters open in Ferndale, Bellingham as overnight lows fall to mid-20’s
Overnight shelters in Bellingham and Ferndale will be open through Saturday night.
4 weeks ago
Little Squalicum Pier reopens after month-long closure
The pier closed on Dec. 10 after large sinkholes brought on by high tides appeared at it entrance.
4 weeks ago
Two Fairhaven businesses announce closures
An ice cream shop and a creperie will be closing its doors in 2026.
4 weeks ago
Office space demand soars in Bellingham, retail stumbles in fourth quarter of 2025
Bellis Fair Mall was the only spot to buck the trend of rising retail vacancies.
4 weeks ago
BRIEF: Left lane on southbound I-5 in Skagit County closed Wednesday night for repairs
The lane closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Blaine woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 in Ferndale
Her passenger and the suspect driver were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, while the occupants of the third car were not injured.
4 weeks ago
Coast Guard offers boat safety class in Bellingham
Boaters are required to carry a Boater Education Card in the state of Washington, and the course will also help you qualify for a card.
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: I-5 Southbound reopens at Main Street in Ferndale after collision
WSDOT says all lanes have reopened on this stretch of I-5.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025
County-level unemployment data from October still hasn't been released due to the federal government shutdown.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital
The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.
4 weeks ago
Emergency room entrance closed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for construction
Anyone dropping patients off at the ER should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street.
