Local
5 hours ago
Deadline approaches for unclaimed $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
The ticket was bought at the ARCO gas station on Meridian Street.
5 hours ago
Minor injury reported following accidental shooting at Bellingham Safeway
Despite it appearing to be an accident, BPD says prosecutors have been asked to determine whether any charges would be appropriate
6 hours ago
Old Samish Road to close for rest of year during I-5 fish passage project
Both directions are shutting down on April 27 as crews build a temporary bypass for I-5 traffic.
1 day ago
FEMA funding for Oregon, Washington approved
This comes as Whatcom County's flood managers estimate $182 million will be needed to enact the fixes to the Nooksack River to prevent flooding in the near future.
1 day ago
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law
For those with documentation ready at hand, the proof of citizenship application fee is 55 American dollars.
1 day ago
Bald eagle recovering after being shot in the face, transferred from Whatcom County
PAWS says the eagle has been responding well to treatment and hopes remain high that he'll be able to return to the wild.
1 day ago
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Skagit County for flood assistance
The centers will be open at the Parks and Recreation building on East Fairhaven in Burlington, and at the Hamilton Town Hall on Maple Street.
1 day ago
Executive director of Opportunity Council to retire in August
Greg Winter has overseen the organization's growth into one of the region's largest nonprofit employers.
1 day ago
Lowland lake fishing, Trout Derby set to kick off on April 25
The state has stocked over 15 million trout and kokanee in hundreds of lowland lakes and ponds across the state.
2 days ago
Race Week aims to make waves in return to Bellingham this summer
The week-long regatta with rich tradition takes place on Bellingham Bay from July 20-24.
2 days ago
New Bellingham initiative seeks to target algorithm-driven rent hikes
Community First Whatcom will need nearly 3,200 signatures to place the initiative on the November general election ballot.
2 days ago
270 acres of Skagit County farmland now protected from development
County leaders say protecting farmland now is critical as Washington continues to lose agricultural land to development.
2 days ago
City of Bellingham to host Earth Day Recycling Event
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Got old electronics piling up? Sensitive papers you’ve been meaning to shred? Earth Day could be…
2 days ago
Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices
Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.
2 days ago
New report ranks Bellingham among nation’s cleanest for air quality
Whatcom County earns top ozone marks but sees lower score for particle pollution during smoky days.
3 days ago
Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs
40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.
3 days ago
High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students
Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.
3 days ago
Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.
3 days ago
Drug Takeback Day set for this Saturday in Whatcom County
In Whatcom County, the Sheriff's Office will accept those meds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Fork and Birch Bay Libraries.
3 days ago
Ballots due in one week for Lynden voters
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped off in an official drop box by 8 p.m.
