Politics & GovernmentNew Electric Avenue bridge mostly funded, but a lengthy closure will be requiredBellingham has received a grant of almost $10.5 million from the Washington State Department of Transportation.Updated February 24, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Lummi Nation authorities make two arrests in human trafficking investigationFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Firm accused of illegally recruiting 500 Mexican workers to Eastern WAUpdated February 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Jury finds Bellingham woman guilty of second-degree murder for fatal 2021 shootingFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Gambler scores at Western WA casino. Learn about ‘needle-in-a-haystack win’Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
WashingtonHow did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal countFebruary 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM
WashingtonFirm accused of illegally recruiting 500 Mexican workers to Eastern WAUpdated February 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM
WashingtonHow many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group saysFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:15 AM
CrimeLummi Nation authorities make two arrests in human trafficking investigationFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:15 AM
CrimeJury finds Bellingham woman guilty of second-degree murder for fatal 2021 shootingFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
WashingtonMost popular restaurants in Washington? See Yelp’s top 10 picks for FebruaryFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalBoundary Bay Brewery owners launching smaller venture in downtown BellinghamFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
WashingtonCan I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law saysFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WashingtonWA residents spend less income on groceries than most of the US. Here’s how muchFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WashingtonWhy 2 WA Democrats don’t support the millionaires tax. ‘Families are struggling’Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:12 AM
WashingtonWhere are Washington’s poorest counties? See incomes, home valuesFebruary 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM
LocalBellingham brewery nominated for top brewpub in the U.S.; voting closes soonFebruary 22, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Weather NewsAs La Niña fades, weather service issues spring forecast for Whatcom CountyFebruary 23, 2026 at 5:20 AM
WashingtonWhere are WA’s millionaires? Data shows which areas of the state have the mostFebruary 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Rules of the RoadRules of the Road: The frequency illusion and the threat of oversized tiresFebruary 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WashingtonLargest U.S. solar and battery project proposed in WA sold to new developerFebruary 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Restaurant News & ReviewsChipotle opens new restaurant, adding another chain to Lynden’s Meridian RoadUpdated February 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
LocalVolunteers conducted two Mount Baker rescues over the Valentine’s Day weekendFebruary 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM
CrimeBellingham police arrest suspect as part of child rape investigationFebruary 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
WashingtonWA lawmakers want to lower the drunk driving limit. How many drinks is 0.05?Updated February 20, 2026 at 9:46 PM
WashingtonWA Dems praise U.S. Supreme Court for ruling on Trump’s ‘erratic tariff regime’Updated February 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
CrimeBellingham jury reaches verdict in third trial over 2019 Baker Lake killingUpdated February 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
BusinessCHS Northwest informs state of additional layoffs, this time in BellinghamFebruary 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
