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3 weeks ago
Gas prices rise more than 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
Washington remains among the most expensive states in the country for gas, sitting more than a dollar over the national average.
3 weeks ago
Snow flurries in the forecast for Whatcom County this week
Lynden has a slightly higher chance of seeing snow than places further south, but no more than an inch or so through Wednesday morning.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom Fire District 7 relocates administrative offices to prep for 24/7 staffing
The district is aiming to have around-the-clock staffing at its busiest station by July.
3 weeks ago
Solo skier, one other rescued in separate incidents at Mount Baker
The Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council wants people to be wary of thin snow in places creating hazards and to travel with a partner with communication strategies in place in case of separation.
3 weeks ago
Recent spike in scam calls claims hundreds of thousands of dollars from community members
The elaborate scams involve the names of actual law enforcement officers and target residents with loved ones in jail.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council hears update on flood recovery plan ahead of key presentation
The council will learn the specifics of the county's early action project at its meeting on Feb. 24.
3 weeks ago
Third person arrested in connection to child trafficking case in Bellingham
All three adult suspects remain at the Whatcom County Jail.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham woman arrested in connection to child sex assault investigation
The 42-year-old Bellingham woman received methamphetamine in exchange for procuring at least three hotel reservations for a male suspect.
4 weeks ago
Overnight severe weather shelter in Bellingham reopening with temperatures forecast to dip
The shelter on N. Forest Street will be open from Saturday through Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
Lummi Nation member pleads not guilty to dealing fentanyl on reservation
He was arrested in June 2025 in connection to a woman's overdose death.
4 weeks ago
27 healthcare workers in Whatcom County included in mass layoffs by PeaceHealth
It's the second round of layoffs by PeaceHealth in the past four months.
4 weeks ago
Proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ becomes prominent discussion in Olympia
Washington residents have voted against a state income tax repeatedly, with the most recent vote in 2015.
4 weeks ago
Multiple investigations open into student misconduct at Mount Baker School District elementary school
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office confirmed they have opened their own investigation.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to purchase WWU building in Bellingham
Located on 32nd Street, the university currently uses the building for their IT department among other services.
4 weeks ago
Amtrak announces plans for upgraded trains on Cascades route
The new "Airo Fleet" is expected to go into service in 2027.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals
The move aligns county code with Washington state's in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.
4 weeks ago
Woman arrested after attempted armed car theft in Bellingham
She was arrested close to the crime scene and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.
4 weeks ago
Blaine construction company awarded $12.7 million contract for new Bellingham dispatch center
The new building will be built on the site of the aging current facility in Bellingham's Sunnyland neighborhood.
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of new phone scammers
If you think you got a call from these types of scammers, hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office non-emergency line.
4 weeks ago
Canadian officials announce largest-ever drug seizure at Sumas border crossing
Border officers arrested foreign national who's accused of using a commercial vehicle to transport the drugs.
