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5 hours ago
FBI offers $10k for information in missing Lummi Nation elder
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The FBI is offering a reward for any information that could lead them to a…
5 hours ago
Whatcom County opens flood recovery funds for organizations serving young children
December's historic flooding has been estimated to have impacted more than 100 young children in the county.
5 hours ago
State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports
Let's Go Washington's initiative will likely head to voters on the November general election ballot.
5 hours ago
Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond
The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.
6 hours ago
37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027
The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.
1 day ago
Gov. Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration following December flooding
The governor also asked FEMA to open up more than $20 million in federal assistance for flood survivors.
1 day ago
Severe weather shelters open in Ferndale, Bellingham as overnight lows fall to mid-20’s
Overnight shelters in Bellingham and Ferndale will be open through Saturday night.
1 day ago
Little Squalicum Pier reopens after month-long closure
The pier closed on Dec. 10 after large sinkholes brought on by high tides appeared at it entrance.
1 day ago
Two Fairhaven businesses announce closures
An ice cream shop and a creperie will be closing its doors in 2026.
1 day ago
Office space demand soars in Bellingham, retail stumbles in fourth quarter of 2025
Bellis Fair Mall was the only spot to buck the trend of rising retail vacancies.
1 day ago
BRIEF: Left lane on southbound I-5 in Skagit County closed Wednesday night for repairs
The lane closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
2 days ago
UPDATE: Blaine woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 in Ferndale
Her passenger and the suspect driver were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, while the occupants of the third car were not injured.
2 days ago
Coast Guard offers boat safety class in Bellingham
Boaters are required to carry a Boater Education Card in the state of Washington, and the course will also help you qualify for a card.
2 days ago
UPDATE: I-5 Southbound reopens at Main Street in Ferndale after collision
WSDOT says all lanes have reopened on this stretch of I-5.
2 days ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025
County-level unemployment data from October still hasn't been released due to the federal government shutdown.
2 days ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital
The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.
2 days ago
Emergency room entrance closed at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for construction
Anyone dropping patients off at the ER should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street.
2 days ago
Additional repairs begin on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier
The work will require a five-day full closure of the highway, likely in early February.
2 days ago
Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham
Anyone with information on the teen's location is asked to call 911.
6 days ago
Flood recovery group puts out urgent call for volunteers
The Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group will be cleaning out flood-damaged houses on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19.
