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4 weeks ago
Whatcom County looks to purchase land for new jail
If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.
4 weeks ago
Crews begin clearing snow on North Cascades Highway
The highway is still closed at Diablo Lake due to a large rockslide.
4 weeks ago
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit counties
Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Crews remove debris from I-5 landslide south of Bellingham, no estimated time of reopening
All traffic heading northbound is still being diverted at the North Lake Samish exit (exit 246).
4 weeks ago
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration
Expansion — and in Seattle's case, a return — isn't a done deal. But it's not just a dream anymore, either.
4 weeks ago
City of Bellingham seeks new source of funding to maintain public safety services
City staff are recommending a new tax through a Regional Fire Authority.
4 weeks ago
Alleyway closures in downtown Bellingham approved by city council
The ordinance carries the maximum penalty of $1,000 or 90 days incarceration for accessing a closed alley without permission.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham, Sea-Tac airports elude nationwide delays amid TSA troubles
Neither airport has seen an increase in security line wait times despite hours-long delays across the country.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council approves plans for Civic Athletic Complex upgrades
The plan includes the potential for a new indoor community recreation center and disc golf course.
4 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson signs over 40 bills in Olympia this week
The bills signed tackled issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the death of the penny.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund addresses I-5 landslide, delays on local roads
More updates about the cleanup and repair plan are expected to be announced by WSDOT on Wednesday, March 25.
4 weeks ago
Wind advisory issued for Tuesday as flood risk comes to an end in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Forecasters expect conditions to dry and warm up by the end of the week.
4 weeks ago
Soap Lake man arrested following highway chase out of Bellingham
The man is facing a felony charge ahead of what could be his fifth DUI conviction.
4 weeks ago
Gas prices near record highs in Whatcom County
Prices at the pump have risen nearly a dollar over the past month.
