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3 weeks ago
Bellingham’s I-5 graffiti rock broken up, will no longer be relocated
WSDOT is planning to share a limited number of pieces with interested members of the public.
3 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Mother’s Day, Hovander Plant Sale, live music and more
We have a full list of fun Mother's Day events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
4 weeks ago
Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported
Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.
4 weeks ago
Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty
The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.
4 weeks ago
New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order
Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.
4 weeks ago
WSDOT begins emergency repairs to reopen North Cascades Highway
Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.
4 weeks ago
Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state
What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County warns of potential layoffs amid ‘unsustainable’ budget shortfall
The Executive's Office will be giving an update on the county's finances at an upcoming county council meeting.
4 weeks ago
Birch Bay Waterslides to remain closed in 2026
Additional details regarding the park's decision were not immediately available.
4 weeks ago
Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach
The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.
4 weeks ago
SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state
Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration
Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements
State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region's schools.
4 weeks ago
BRIEF: Lynden school bus driver hospitalized in crash
A handful of students were on board, but none of them were injured in the crash.
4 weeks ago
Lynden chocolate shop wins multiple international awards
Fresco Chocolate in Lynden won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London on March 20.
4 weeks ago
State Supreme Court strikes down attempt at referendum on “millionaire’s tax”
The court is still expected to rule on the tax's constitutionality later this year.
4 weeks ago
Candidate filing deadline approaches for August primary in Whatcom County
The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.
4 weeks ago
Suspect in fatal Skagit County crash arrested 14 years later
Cortez-Vargas will be extradited to Skagit County to face a hit-and-run fatality charge.
4 weeks ago
Law targeting DUI testing backlog to take effect in June
Delays in testing can lead to cases being dismissed after their statute of limitations expires.
4 weeks ago
Deming man killed in crash near Van Zandt
WSP's preliminary investigation determined the accident was caused by a failure to yield right of way.
