Local
5 hours ago
Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street
The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.
5 hours ago
Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools
All of Whatcom County's public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.
6 hours ago
Budget shortfall spurs belt-tightening across Washington state
Agencies are now being told to pause phasing-in any new programs and make cuts with special attention to programs expanded upon after 2018.
7 hours ago
Temporary lane shifts coming to I-5 south of Bellingham
An ongoing fish passage project will soon put all lanes of the freeway onto bypass routes.
7 hours ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook
Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.
8 hours ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards
Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.
8 hours ago
Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown
The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.
9 hours ago
New state law draws line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles
Starting Thursday, electric bikes that exceed new speed requirements will be classified as motorcycles.
9 hours ago
FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10
Anyone who dealt with a financial setback due to December's floods is encouraged to apply.
1 day ago
Thunderstorms possible Tuesday before potential record highs this weekend
Forecasters are warning residents of conditions that pose moderate, and potentially even major, heat risk on Sunday and Monday.
1 day ago
WSDOT announces new reopening date for North Cascades Highway
The road is now expected to fully reopen by June 19, six days sooner than the previous estimate.
1 day ago
Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program
The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.
1 day ago
Uber service returns to Bellingham International Airport and Cruise Terminal
It ends a five-year standoff between the rideshare company and Port of Bellingham over the rates the Port charged.
1 day ago
Whatcom County Council considers changes to fireworks laws
A proposed amendment would scale back July 4th usage. The county's burn ban is also set to take effect on June 15.
1 day ago
No one seriously injured following fire at Wendy’s on the Guide
Bellingham Fire crews put the fire out five minutes after they arrived.
1 day ago
Speed limits being lowered on Hwy 20 near Anacortes
Limit changes were recommended following a safety review.
4 days ago
Funding received for upgrades to Pine Street rail crossing
The crossing will mark the fourth addition to the ongoing Waterfront Quiet Zone project.
4 days ago
Part of James Street in Bellingham to close for construction project
The closure could last up to three weeks.
4 days ago
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home
MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.
4 days ago
Police ask for help locating missing Mount Vernon woman
Family members haven't heard from Ashley Stoupa since May 21.
