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2 weeks ago
Utility work in Bellingham could bring nighttime noise near Sehome neighborhood
The Samish Utility Replacements project is expected to begin in October and last through May 2027.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham approves code change aimed at expanding affordable housing
A new incentive will exempt some city-funded projects from most zoning and land use rules.
2 weeks ago
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.
2 weeks ago
Nighttime delays expected on northbound I-5 south of Bellingham this week
Crews are continuing work to correct fish passage barriers near Lake Samish.
2 weeks ago
New changes to take effect ahead of Monday’s Bellingham City Council meeting
Public comment will now take place at the beginning of regular meetings instead of the end.
2 weeks ago
Fire heavily damages Bellingham cold storage facility
No one was inside the building and no injuries were reported.
3 weeks ago
Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding
Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
3 weeks ago
Public health professional appointed Skagit County coroner
Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.
3 weeks ago
25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed
A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.
3 weeks ago
Washington students could see new path to graduation under new proposal
The proposal would expand student options while focusing on career readiness, financial education and life skills.
3 weeks ago
Paid street parking to expand in Bellingham
City officials say that the boost in parking revenue will get reinvested back into downtown businesses and the programs supporting them.
3 weeks ago
Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham
The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.
3 weeks ago
Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30
The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.
3 weeks ago
Lynden names Bryan Brice as interim fire chief
Brice is coming out of retirement after spending eight years as fire chief in Mount Vernon.
3 weeks ago
Overnight paving to shut down parts of E Badger Rd in Lynden
Work will be done across a 4.5 mile stretch of the road.
3 weeks ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
3 weeks ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027
The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.
3 weeks ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
