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6 days ago

Suspect arrested after suspected DUI chase ends in Blaine

At one point, the suspect was clocked going 110 mph.

7 days ago

Global tensions inch gas prices inch higher in Whatcom County

The average price at the pump in the county sits at $4.80 per gallon as of Monday.

7 days ago

Third tiny home village planned for Bellingham

The newest location is expected to be complete by early 2027.

7 days ago

Expanded parking lot now open at downtown Bellingham waterfront

The new 109-space lot is located next near the intersection of Granary and Roeder Avenues.

7 days ago

Air Quality Alert issued in Whatcom, Skagit counties, heat advisory in Whatcom

Smoke from wildfires in BC and central Washington are moving into our area.

1 week ago

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

Since September, Boeing and the agency had been taking weekly turns performing the safety checks that are required before aircraft are cleared for delivery and declared safe to fly.

1 week ago

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center adding valet service amid parking closures at ER

The hospital is temporarily closing up to 18 more parking spaces near the ER entrance starting Monday.

1 week ago

Bellingham seeks pro and con statements for upcoming initiatives

Voters will decide on algorithmic rental price fixing, how to set the mayor's salary and streamlining the city's contracting process.

1 week ago

Downtown Bellingham multi-business owner exploring sale, consolidation

He was encouraged by a manager to give customers a heads-up on a potential sale in case things go south.

1 week ago

Bikes, lane closures expected to cause delays in Whatcom County

Hundreds of cyclists will participate in this year's Tour de Whatcom.

1 week ago

New scam callers impersonating PeaceHealth staff

Police say the scammers are not asking for money or personal details.

2 weeks ago

Shellfish harvest ban lifted for southern Whatcom County

The department still reports pollution closures in areas like Chuckanut Bay and Larrabee State Park.

2 weeks ago

Local health officials push for safe food handling in light of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Several cases have been reported in Washington, though health officials say it is not to the level of outbreak seen in 30 other states.

2 weeks ago

Initiative aiming to repeal wealth tax will appear on November election ballot

Let's Go Washington says over 80% of the more than 500,000 signatures it turned were found to be valid.

2 weeks ago

Judge grants partial preliminary injunction in favor of Lummi Nation

The lawsuit stemmed from claims of construction on ancestral burial grounds.

2 weeks ago

Cascadia Daily News names new editor-in-chief

Former Seattle Times investigations editor Jonathan Martin will succeed Ron Judd as head of the CDN newsroom.

2 weeks ago

Tribally-managed internet service coming to Lummi Nation

Final testing to certify the network is expected to be finished by Friday.

2 weeks ago

Raspberry Festival, PRIDE Ferndale, Sunnyland Stomp and Punk Fest | Lifestyle Lookout

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – It is forecast to be another gorgeous summer weekend in Whatcom County and that means more…

2 weeks ago

Seal pup found with gunshot wound in Bellingham

This is the third gunshot injury discovered in a WA marine animal in 2026.

2 weeks ago

Ballots mailed out for Aug. 4 primary in Whatcom County

The ballot features races for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, four seats in the state House and a seat in the state Senate.

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Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title

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3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office launches anonymous gun exchange program

County residents can now turn in their unwanted firearms for cash cards.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.

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