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3 hours ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
7 hours ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027
The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.
7 hours ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
8 hours ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
8 hours ago
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday
There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.
9 hours ago
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice in the future after more changes are made.
10 hours ago
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships.
11 hours ago
Dragon Improv, Oktoberfest at Trackside, Lynden Whiskey Event and more | Lifestyle Lookout
Football is on the television, sweaters are coming off the hangers, and October is approaching fast. We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
1 day ago
State Supreme Court rejects challenge to I-645 ballot disclosure
The court declined to block a required statement about the potential impact of repealing Washington's tax on income above $1 million.
1 day ago
Canadians, Americans to gather at Peace Arch for 9/11 commemoration
The annual cross-border event honors those killed in the attacks and those who responded.
1 day ago
WA sues to block federal changes to Endangered Species Act
AG Nick Brown says the protections at stake are critical to saving the state's Southern Resident orca and salmon populations.
2 days ago
Hundreds of Ferndale residents without power after semitruck hits power lines
297 PSE customers remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon.
2 days ago
Larrabee State Park begins a major water system overhaul
Aging water lines at Washington's oldest park will be replaced in a project running through May 2027.
2 days ago
Gas prices rise 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
It comes as the national average just set an all-time Labor Day record at the pump.
2 days ago
Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September
Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.
2 days ago
Herb Niemann, founder of Steak and Schnitzel House in Everson, dies at 84
Niemann's brother Jack opened the original restaurant in 1973.
3 days ago
At least one injured, two arrested following Birch Bay shooting
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
6 days ago
Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist
The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.
6 days ago
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut
In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.
6 days ago
Post-Labor Day roadwork planned for I-5, Hwy 9, Chuckanut Dr
Ongoing fish passage projects will lead to more lane reductions.
