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3 weeks ago
Lighthouse Mission hosts 102nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents in need
The menu this year includes roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, ice cream and a selection of pies.
3 weeks ago
Nearly a dozen workers in Bellingham included in new layoffs by Verizon
The cuts are set to begin on Jan. 23.
3 weeks ago
“FEED THE NEED” Food Bank Fund Drive – Donations still accepted through December
The spirit of the Feed the Need fundraiser continues through the rest of 2025. Please consider donating to one of the foodbanks listed below to ensure our neighbors have meals this holiday season.
3 weeks ago
Washington fines BP, Olympic Pipeline Company for 2023 gas spill in Skagit County
This is the second fine that's been issued to the Olympic Pipeline Company in the last five years.
3 weeks ago
Wintery weather system forecasted for western Washington
Forecasters warn of snow-covered roads on the Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass this week.
3 weeks ago
Man implicated in drug ring that killed Lummi residents sentenced
The Justice Department says federal and local authorities are continuing to work with Lummi Nation Police to track down more members who may be involved.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Police seek public help in 16-year cold case
Anyone with information can submit a tip at cob.org/tips.
3 weeks ago
One person killed after car crashed into Columbia neighborhood home
Bellingham Police say the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
3 weeks ago
Washington resident dies after contracting world’s first case of rare bird flu
It comes as Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that recent testing found avian influenza among a flock of wild birds near Wiser Lake earlier this month.
3 weeks ago
Federal judge rules to protect four public service agencies from federal funding cuts
The recent ruling permanently bars the agencies from being cut.
3 weeks ago
City of Bellingham agrees to tighten emissions control at sewage treatment plant
The Northwest Clean Air Agency alleged the city of several violations at the sewage treatment plant.
3 weeks ago
Lane closures on I-5, Guide Meridian this week could impact your commute in Bellingham
WSDOT says crews are repairing guardrails among other projects in these areas.
4 weeks ago
Recreational shellfish harvesting opens back up in Whatcom County
Harvesters are still advised to check the state's shellfish closure map before digging.
4 weeks ago
State and local officials urge Washington residents to get flu shot this season
It comes after 17 people died of the flu in Whatcom County during the last flu season, which was more than the previous five years combined.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom Transit Authority, other statewide bus services awarded new federal funding
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on Thursday, Nov. 20 that it's investing $2 billion to modernize and lower emissions at hundreds of bus stations across the country.
4 weeks ago
City of Bellingham offers free trees at upcoming farmer’s market
The tree giveaway is part of the city's effort to improve tree canopy cover, which can help reduce temperatures in warmer months.
4 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham launches survey to see where residents prefer to travel from BLI
Alaska and Allegiant airlines are the only major carriers that service Bellingham Int'l Airport following Southwest's departure in 2024.
4 weeks ago
Two people sentenced in connection to fatal shooting in Mount Vernon
The shooting took place near a gas station across from Skagit Valley College in March.
4 weeks ago
Residents of Glacier rally to keep USPS services running
The Glacier Water District has owned the post office building since the 1970s and has not charged USPS to operate out of it.
4 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham allows evaluation of increased cruise ship business
Should the study find cruise business to be possible for Bellingham, it would likely be years down the line before our waters saw the high-capacity vessels.
