Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County Council considering temporary ban on new ICE detention centersDiscussion of a draft ordinance is scheduled when the council’s Planning and Development Committee meets Tuesday afternoon.Updated May 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Pardoned WA J6er wants some of $1.8B Trump fund. And he’s on a Tri-Cities ballotMay 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Traffic Report: Ski to Sea restrictions; Interstate 5 latest; SR 9 utility workMay 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Politics & GovernmentUpdate: Bellingham council votes to lower city’s default speed limitsUpdated May 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Politics & GovernmentALA Energy appeals decision to halt Ferndale Terminal expansionMay 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham secures nearly $4 million for expanding police staff, technologyMay 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County creates taxing agency to help fund a new Lummi Island ferryUpdated May 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
LocalBellingham creating special panel to address landlord-tenant relationsUpdated May 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
WashingtonCan I ride my bike on the interstate in Washington state? Here’s what law saysMay 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM
LocalWhatcom County bought out homes in the flood zone. Now they want them movedUpdated May 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Local$4 million in FEMA funds released to support 2021 Whatcom County flood recoveryMay 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County Council sets construction budget, scope for new jail projectUpdated May 14, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Politics & GovernmentEmail details Whatcom County moves to address looming budget deficitsMay 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County to set ‘immediate austerity measures’ amid looming budget crisisMay 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Local ElectionThese Whatcom County candidates have filed to run in the August primary electionUpdated May 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
LocalA new park with housing is planned for Bellingham, and you can help pick a nameUpdated May 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Politics & GovernmentConcerning vacancy rate for downtown Bellingham has leaders envisioning solutionsUpdated May 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
WashingtonMan killed riding off-road vehicle on SR 9. See rules for ATVs on WA highwaysMay 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalWSDOT quietly broke Bellingham’s I-5 boulder into pieces; it won’t be relocatedUpdated May 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
WashingtonCan my WA neighbors put their trash in my garbage can? What state law saysMay 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalHow is youth health in Whatcom County? New statewide study provides a snapshotUpdated May 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County executive warns of possible layoffs as finances remain grimMay 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County leaders voice frustrations over jail project funding proposalUpdated May 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
LocalFire department will end emergency response in some remote Whatcom County areasMay 2, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County Council taking first steps toward a broad-based ferry taxMay 3, 2026 at 5:20 AM
LocalBellingham, Whatcom County honor those killed from workplace exposure, accidentsMay 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM
