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3 weeks ago

Online meeting to allow public to speak on proposed Ranch Quarry Mine

If you are unable to participate in the public comment period, Whatcom County is still receiving written, emailed and online comments on their website through May 29.

3 weeks ago

Second flood assistance center opens in Everson

The deadline for any FEMA or SBA financial assistance is due by June 10.

3 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.

3 weeks ago

New information from police detail lead-up to fatal shooting in Ferndale

Police have identified the suspected shooter, who made his initial court appearance on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham leaders to take questions from Roosevelt community on proposed day shelter

City spokesperson Melissa Morin noted that this meeting is not a public hearing, and the invitation is not open to the public, though no one will be turned away.

3 weeks ago

Blaine woman arrested, victim hospitalized following assault near Zuanich Point Park

Police say the seemingly unprovoked attack began when the woman tried to take the victim's dog.

3 weeks ago

New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.

3 weeks ago

Official candidate list released for August 2026 primary election

Ballots are due by mail or in an official ballot box by August 4.

3 weeks ago

WTA to increase service to Fairhaven for Ski to Sea

Buses will run every ten minutes to Fairhaven on May 24.

3 weeks ago

Nationwide cyberattack on learning platform hits WWU, other local colleges

The full scope of the breach hasn't been determined yet, but the impacted data may have included names, emails and student IDs.

3 weeks ago

Let’s Go Washington begins process for initiative seeking to repeal millionaire’s tax

The initiative would need around 400,000 signatures before the July 2 deadline.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: All lanes clear after crisis response fully blocked I-5, Sunset bridge in Bellingham

BPD says the situation resolved itself peacefully after closing the highway "out of an abundance of caution."

3 weeks ago

I-5 work in Alger begins Sunday as fish passage construction gets underway

Both directions of I-5 will be temporarily reduced to a single lane for a fish passage project.

3 weeks ago

Lummi Nation asks court to halt further damage to burial sites in Point Roberts

The new motion claims that without a proper damage assessment from the defendants, damage to ancestral remains and cultural artifacts will continue.

3 weeks ago

Blaine man sentenced for child sex abuse charges

24-year-old Fredy Martin Esteban was initially arrested in 2022 after the child victim reported the abuse to a parent.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Suspect in custody, victim identified after fatal shooting in Ferndale

The unidentified male victim died from his injuries after being taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

3 weeks ago

Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign

Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation campaign.

3 weeks ago

ER parking to be limited at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center over next two years

The ER's west side parking lot is closing for construction of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion.

3 weeks ago

Teen suspect sentenced in Bellingham fatal drive-by shooting

He was sentenced to seven months in jail and was transferred to DOC custody earlier Thursday.

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