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5 days ago
Winter crabbing reopens across local waters
Recreational crabbing returns to the waters around the San Juan Islands, Bellingham Bay and Strait of Georgia starting Oct. 1.
5 days ago
Ed Curtis: Kementari’s Creatures
Kementari's opened to fill the niche for exotic pets in Whatcom County four years ago. Owner Ed Curtis keeps a booming business with the creepy crawlies he and others keep as beloved household pets.
5 days ago
WA, Bellingham’s minimum wage to rise 60 cents in 2027
The city's rate is set to two dollars above the state's, which just announced an increase.
5 days ago
Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation
Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...
5 days ago
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying...
5 days ago
Whatcom County to lift burn ban for unincorporated areas Thursday
Recent wet weather has helped increase fuel moisture levels on the ground.
5 days ago
Bellingham Bay closed for recreational shellfish harvesting
The closure includes Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.
6 days ago
BPS to move forward with closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia for 2027-28 school year
The decision is still pending final approval from the school board.
6 days ago
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake felt across Puget Sound region
More than 5,100 people reported feeling the Tuesday afternoon quake.
6 days ago
Bellingham ordinance clarifies impounding, long-term parking rules
The ordinance takes effect in November.
6 days ago
Kratom ban passed by Bellingham City Council
Possession and use of the stimulant is still allowed.
6 days ago
Capsized kayaker rescued near Orcas Island
U.S. Coast Guard crews in Bellingham assisted with the rescue.
1 week ago
Burn ban to lift for unincorporated Skagit County
Starting in October, residents will be permitted to burn on their property, though some stipulations remain.
1 week ago
See the festivities of SeaFeast 2026 | Photos
Check out the sights of this year's SeaFeast at Squalicum Harbor!
1 week ago
Bellingham introduces preliminary budget for 2027
The proposed budget would avoid any service or staff cuts, but hinges on future approval of a Regional Fire Authority from voters.
1 week ago
Wind advisory issued for Tuesday with more rain to come
Forecasters are warning residents to prepare for a few power outages due to tree limbs being blown down.
1 week ago
Part of Mount Baker Hwy to briefly close for winter prep
The road up to Artist Point will remain open; no seasonal closure date has been announced
1 week ago
Whatcom County-owned grader found damaged, sheriff’s office investigating
The grader is valued at roughly $250,000 and is believed to have been driven from its original location at Clark Pit.
1 week ago
Sedro-Woolley joins Mount Vernon in ending use of Flock cameras
A new state law has placed stricter regulations for the automated license plate reader system as it comes under increased public scrutiny.
1 week ago
Paper Whale to open art space at former Public Market
Whatcom Transportation Authority purchased the former Base Camp location last year with plans to eventually create a new bus station at the Cornwall Avenue location.
