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3 weeks ago
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday
There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.
3 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice tax in the future after more changes are made.
3 weeks ago
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships.
3 weeks ago
Dragon Improv, Oktoberfest at Trackside, Lynden Whiskey Event and more | Lifestyle Lookout
Football is on the television, sweaters are coming off the hangers, and October is approaching fast. We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
3 weeks ago
State Supreme Court rejects challenge to I-645 ballot disclosure
The court declined to block a required statement about the potential impact of repealing Washington's tax on income above $1 million.
3 weeks ago
Canadians, Americans to gather at Peace Arch for 9/11 commemoration
The annual cross-border event honors those killed in the attacks and those who responded.
3 weeks ago
WA sues to block federal changes to Endangered Species Act
AG Nick Brown says the protections at stake are critical to saving the state's Southern Resident orca and salmon populations.
3 weeks ago
Hundreds of Ferndale residents without power after semitruck hits power lines
297 PSE customers remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon.
3 weeks ago
Larrabee State Park begins a major water system overhaul
Aging water lines at Washington's oldest park will be replaced in a project running through May 2027.
3 weeks ago
Gas prices rise 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
It comes as the national average just set an all-time Labor Day record at the pump.
3 weeks ago
Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September
Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.
3 weeks ago
Herb Niemann, founder of Steak and Schnitzel House in Everson, dies at 84
Niemann's brother Jack opened the original restaurant in 1973.
4 weeks ago
At least one injured, two arrested following Birch Bay shooting
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
4 weeks ago
Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist
The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.
4 weeks ago
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut
In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.
4 weeks ago
Post-Labor Day roadwork planned for I-5, Hwy 9, Chuckanut Dr
Ongoing fish passage projects will lead to more lane reductions.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County Executive issues biennium budget recommendations
County departments had been warned of layoffs and budget cuts earlier this year.
4 weeks ago
Lummi Nation receives $7.5 million for new affordable housing development
The HUD grant will help build 20 homes on the southern end of the reservation.
4 weeks ago
Delays expected as construction work closes portion of NB Meridian
City of Bellingham crews will be working on a several-monthslong project intended to support future development in the area.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings
The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.
