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Update: WSP cancels MIPA after missing Bellingham teen located

Update: WSP cancels MIPA after missing Bellingham teen located

WSP reports the teen has been located and the MIPA has been cancelled.

Updated February 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM

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Monthlong closure planned for Bellingham airport runway repair project

February 19, 2026 at 5:20 AM

This Grammy-winning rock band is coming to NW WA Fair; tickets on sale this week

February 18, 2026 at 5:20 AM

Bellingham police investigating case involving the rape of a child

Updated February 18, 2026 at 12:42 PM

How do restaurant inspections work in Whatcom County? Here’s what to know

February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Gov. Bob Ferguson pushes for sales tax holidays, calls for diaper tax exemption

February 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM

How do restaurant inspections work in Whatcom County? Here’s what to know

How do restaurant inspections work in Whatcom County? Here’s what to know

February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Monthlong closure planned for Bellingham airport runway repair project

Monthlong closure planned for Bellingham airport runway repair project

February 19, 2026 at 5:20 AM

Bellingham airport aviation director explains value of taxiway redesign

Bellingham airport aviation director explains value of taxiway redesign

February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Bellingham police investigating case involving the rape of a child

Bellingham police investigating case involving the rape of a child

Updated February 18, 2026 at 12:42 PM

This Grammy-winning rock band is coming to NW WA Fair; tickets on sale this week

This Grammy-winning rock band is coming to NW WA Fair; tickets on sale this week

February 18, 2026 at 5:20 AM

Guardrail repair on Interstate 5 will close one northbound lane in Bellingham

Guardrail repair on Interstate 5 will close one northbound lane in Bellingham

February 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM

A cougar has been living just outside Bellingham, and a neighborhood is on edge

A cougar has been living just outside Bellingham, and a neighborhood is on edge

Updated February 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM

Public ceramic sculpture in Bellingham inspired by Nooksack River geography

Public ceramic sculpture in Bellingham inspired by Nooksack River geography

Updated February 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Bellingham residents express concerns amid continued cougar sightings

Bellingham residents express concerns amid continued cougar sightings

Updated February 17, 2026 at 10:43 AM

Popular Pike Place Market bakery preparing to launch new Ferndale location

Popular Pike Place Market bakery preparing to launch new Ferndale location

Updated February 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Looking for a new Bellingham restaurant? These were booked the most last month

Looking for a new Bellingham restaurant? These were booked the most last month

February 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Check out the city of Bellingham’s new sculpture at its Pacific Street facility

Check out the city of Bellingham’s new sculpture at its Pacific Street facility

February 16, 2026 at 5:20 AM

Meet The Bellingham Herald’s new service reporter, Julia Hawkins

Meet The Bellingham Herald’s new service reporter, Julia Hawkins

Updated February 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM

Bellingham could see flurries next week as wintry weather returns to lowlands

Bellingham could see flurries next week as wintry weather returns to lowlands

February 14, 2026 at 5:20 AM

Update: Northbound I-5 traffic resumes in Bellingham following collision

Update: Northbound I-5 traffic resumes in Bellingham following collision

Updated February 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Bellingham tenant advocates push for professionalism after ‘hostile’ inspection

Bellingham tenant advocates push for professionalism after ‘hostile’ inspection

Updated February 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Lynden woman sentenced for role in 2023 Bellingham drive-by shooting

Lynden woman sentenced for role in 2023 Bellingham drive-by shooting

February 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Take a tour of Bellingham’s new ‘whimsy, woodsy’ coffee shop, Daytrip Cafe

Take a tour of Bellingham’s new ‘whimsy, woodsy’ coffee shop, Daytrip Cafe

Updated February 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Bellingham tenant advocate shares 'serious' rental inspection concerns with city council

Bellingham tenant advocate shares 'serious' rental inspection concerns with city council

Updated February 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Washington

Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Washington

Updated February 13, 2026 at 7:17 AM

Whatcom Roundup: Chipotle opening, food truck moves, new jiu-jitsu studio

Whatcom Roundup: Chipotle opening, food truck moves, new jiu-jitsu studio

February 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Interstate 5 off-ramp in Bellingham will be closed for two hours Thursday

Interstate 5 off-ramp in Bellingham will be closed for two hours Thursday

Updated February 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM

Whatcom County man pleads not guilty to selling fentanyl that led to death

Whatcom County man pleads not guilty to selling fentanyl that led to death

February 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM

WWU alum, gold medalist Breezy Johnson savors special moment after Super-G crash

WWU alum, gold medalist Breezy Johnson savors special moment after Super-G crash

Updated February 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM