Politics & GovernmentCity of Bellingham buys 30-plus acres near Lake Whatcom, plans to demolish houseCity Council members unanimously voted Monday to buy the three sites totaling 30.69 acres for $1.023 million.June 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
City of Bellingham buys 30-plus acres near Lake Whatcom, plans to demolish houseJune 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Mount Baker Theatre announces lineup of performances for 100th-anniversary seasonUpdated June 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Powerball player misses jackpot in WA but still wins big. Where was ticket sold?Updated June 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Controversial plan to kill owls is underway in WA. Here’s who’s leading the wayJune 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Three Whatcom County educators recognized for student, community impactUpdated June 8, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Politics & GovernmentIs it legal to rescue pets, kids from locked cars? What an updated WA law saysJune 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalEdgemoor subdivision approved despite years-long opposition from neighborsJune 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM
LocalThree-week James Street closure needed for new Bellingham sidewalk, bike accessJune 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham police receive Homeland Security grant for World Cup soccer fan zonesUpdated June 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Politics & GovernmentAppeals court affirms Bellingham’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate was constitutionalUpdated June 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
LocalNew Bellingham parking app feature lets you move your car without paying againJune 1, 2026 at 5:20 AM
LocalOvernight noise expected as more large cranes arrive at Port of BellinghamMay 29, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Politics & GovernmentAction planned for Bellingham encampment as King Mountain neighbors demand fixesUpdated May 29, 2026 at 10:53 AM
LocalThere’s an EV car-share program emerging in Bellingham. Here’s how it will workMay 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham seeks to open day shelter for unhoused people. Not everyone is happyUpdated May 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham City Council votes to lower city’s default speed limitsUpdated May 26, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham will head to court in lawsuit over hole in sidewalkMay 26, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County Council considering temporary ban on new ICE detention centersUpdated May 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Politics & GovernmentALA Energy appeals decision to halt Ferndale Terminal expansionMay 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham secures nearly $4 million for expanding police staff, technologyMay 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County creates taxing agency to help fund a new Lummi Island ferryUpdated May 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
LocalBellingham creating special panel to address landlord-tenant relationsUpdated May 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
WashingtonCan I ride my bike on the interstate in Washington state? Here’s what law saysMay 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM
LocalWhatcom County bought out homes in the flood zone. Now they want them movedUpdated May 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Local$4 million in FEMA funds released to support 2021 Whatcom County flood recoveryMay 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County Council sets construction budget, scope for new jail projectUpdated May 14, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Politics & GovernmentEmail details Whatcom County moves to address looming budget deficitsMay 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County to set ‘immediate austerity measures’ amid looming budget crisisMay 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
LocalA new park with housing is planned for Bellingham, and you can help pick a nameUpdated May 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM