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3 weeks ago

Fatal Axton Rd crash victim and suspect identified

The 28-year-old suspect made his first court appearance on Friday.

3 weeks ago

BRIEF: Ferndale man killed in Mount Baker Hwy crash

The crash sent a second driver to the hospital.

3 weeks ago

North Cascades Highway set to fully reopen 10 days ahead of schedule

WSDOT said alternating one-lane traffic is not possible because some sections are gone.

3 weeks ago

BRIEF: Ramp, lane closures planned for I-5 in Bellingham

A daytime lane closure for southbound travelers is scheduled for Thursday.

4 weeks ago

Speed limit ordinance heads to Bellingham City Council for approval

Changes could take effect starting this summer.

4 weeks ago

Van Zandt Community Hall reopens after renovations

The South Fork community is celebrating its return ahead of the hall's 100th anniversary this summer.

4 weeks ago

Winter weather advisory issued for North Cascades through Sunday morning

Mount Baker and other higher elevation areas are expected to get 4 to 6 inches of snow.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham City Council to vote on grant award for police dept

A public safety bill signed into law last year created the grant program.

4 weeks ago

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

The White House has not released details of the deal, and the company itself has not commented.

4 weeks ago

Federal funds come to Washington state for flood recovery, COVID-19 reimbursement

The funds will be used to help homeowners whose properties are eligible for buyouts in flood-prone regions.

4 weeks ago

B.C. men accused of smuggling Vietnamese nationals into Bellingham

If convicted, the men could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

4 weeks ago

Adjudication workshop scheduled in Skagit County

Some Skagit County residents are affected by the water adjudication for the Nooksack watershed.

4 weeks ago

WTA ending long-term bus passes ahead of major fare changes in fall

Friday, May 15, is the final day to buy WTA's 92-day passes.

4 weeks ago

Man arrested following fatal crash east of Ferndale

The suspect was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on six separate charges without bail.

4 weeks ago

New ferry district in Whatcom County established

A proposed tax levy to fund the Whatcom Chief's operation will be voted on in late July, with residents encouraged to weigh in ahead of the vote.

4 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Severance, a magic show, Blaine Spring Party and more

Don’t let a little wet weather put a damper on your weekend plans. We have a ton of fun events to check out in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

4 weeks ago

Backcountry Essentials celebrates 20 years in business

With summer just around the bend, it is a great opportunity to stock up on all your outdoor gear to safely hit the trails or get your winter gear ready for storage.  

4 weeks ago

WSDOT targets 4th of July reopening for North Cascades Highway as repairs continue

Crews are conducting around the clock emergency repairs on two separate stretches of the highway.

4 weeks ago

Birch Bay Waterslides listed for sale after announced closure

Listing agent Patrick Starr notes that future owners could capitalize on expanding into the nearly 14.5 acres of space.

4 weeks ago

Whatcom County Council approves framework for new jail

The vote concludes two weeks of debate centered around balancing the size of the jail with long-term commitments to fund behavioral health services.

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