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4 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s jobless rate holds steady in April amid slowing state economy
Skagit County saw a nearly identical trend as its neighbor just north.
4 weeks ago
CONTRIBUTED: Bee Spill Anniversary
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The historic eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980 isn’t the only notable May anniversary.…
4 weeks ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026
See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.
4 weeks ago
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026
The team overtook Marr's Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.
4 weeks ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates
Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr's coming in nearly 30 seconds after.
4 weeks ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend
It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.
4 weeks ago
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham
There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.
4 weeks ago
Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express
The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.
4 weeks ago
Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements
Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.
4 weeks ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban
Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.
1 month ago
Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point
The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.
1 month ago
Washington reaches settlement with Homeaglow over deceptive membership practices
The state said the home cleaning platform roped residents into memberships with excessive cancellation fees and fabricated reviews.
1 month ago
Nooksack River training turns into pair of rescues
The Whatcom County Water Rescue Task Force is reminding any canoers or kayakers to be aware of changing river conditions and to always wear a life jacket on the water.
1 month ago
Lanes to be restored on I-5 ahead of Memorial Day travel rush
An on-ramp in Alger will stay closed through May 31.
1 month ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Ski to Sea, Fairhaven Festival, Memorial Day Parade and live music
KGMI will have live coverage of the 2026 Ski to Sea race from the starting line at Heather Meadows starting at 7 a.m. and then again starting at 1 p.m. from Marine Park in Fairhaven.
