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4 days ago
Homeowners encouraged to follow voluntary watering schedule
Washington is entering a fourth year of an emergency drought declaration.
4 days ago
Injured bilingual workers being warned of new scam
Some victims were urged to attend fake court hearings to get their payments.
5 days ago
Thunderstorms possible for North Cascades, western Washington this weekend
Storm activity is more likely through the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.
5 days ago
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
5 days ago
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
5 days ago
Janicki to expand operations into third state
The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
5 days ago
Mount Vernon bridge to partially close for a year
The aging bridge was last painted in 1990.
5 days ago
Skagit County offering last chance at federal flood aid
The deadline to apply for financial assistance is June 10.
5 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music
We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
6 days ago
Appeals court sides with Bellingham in vaccine mandate suit
Mayor Seth Fleetwood issued an executive order in September 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccines for city workers, volunteers and contractors.
6 days ago
Deadline approaching to apply for federal aid from December flooding
Affected residents can apply online or get in-person help at a local Disaster Assistance Center.
6 days ago
Summer food assistance underway for WA K-12 students
The program is expected to help feed over half a million kids across the state.
6 days ago
WTA announces service changes around WWU
The new schedule takes effect on June 14 in an effort to streamline bus routes.
6 days ago
City of Ferndale announces 2026 Summer of Fun
It kicks off on Friday, June 12 with Community Game Night at Pioneer Pavilion followed by the first Flicks in the Park featuring Zootopia 2.
1 week ago
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications
The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.
1 week ago
Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years
Starting this summer, the city's default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.
1 week ago
Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June
The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.
1 week ago
Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver
Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.
1 week ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness
The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.
1 week ago
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup
The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.
