Politics & GovernmentVisitor spending in Whatcom County dropped in 2025 for first time since pandemicVisits from north of the border remain down, though a surge in visitors from Seattle helped make up the revenue loss, officials say.July 8, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Man charged with vehicular homicide for weekend hit-and-run has prior convictionsJuly 8, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Looking to buy local berries in Whatcom County? Check out these farms, open nowJuly 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Residential fire in Bellingham’s Columbia neighborhood likely started at saunaJuly 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Eastern WA hero being honored after stopping accused Gorge concert killerUpdated July 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Politics & GovernmentMeasure to ban algorithmic rent software in Bellingham has required signaturesJuly 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentAppeals court issues ruling on Whatcom County case over Lummi Island ferry ratesJuly 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentA 54-unit Bellingham apartment building is planned with no parking. Here’s whyJuly 6, 2026 at 5:25 AM
WashingtonHow should I display American flag on Fourth of July? Know these rulesJuly 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WashingtonCan I bring weed bought in Washington across Canadian border? Know these rulesJuly 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WashingtonThese 5 new laws took effect July 1 in Washington state. What they mean for youUpdated July 2, 2026 at 11:56 AM
LocalCan I call the cops on my neighbor for fireworks? See WA, Whatcom County rulesUpdated July 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
LocalIsolated Point Roberts in Whatcom County divided over public campground proposalJuly 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
LocalBike valet pilot program launches at Bellingham’s Portal Container VillageUpdated June 30, 2026 at 5:33 PM
TrafficHere’s what you need to know about new speed limits in effect in BellinghamUpdated June 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County sets one-year ban on new civil detention centersUpdated June 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham group seeks quick-fix effort for safer street crossings, bike lanesUpdated June 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Local ElectionBellingham initiative to ban algorithmic price-fixing moves closer to ballotJune 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
WashingtonThese 10 laws just took effect in Washington state. Here’s what you need to knowJune 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local ElectionWashington elections officials awaiting US Supreme Court rulings on mail-in ballotsUpdated June 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
LocalWant a piece of Bellingham’s treasured I-5 rock? They’re free for the takingJune 26, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County delays vote on expanding limits for personal fireworks useJune 25, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Politics & GovernmentNew report details usage and cost of Whatcom County’s severe weather shelterJune 25, 2026 at 5:20 AM
BusinessIs downtown Bellingham becoming safer? Here’s the latest update from the cityUpdated June 23, 2026 at 12:14 PM
WashingtonCan I make a U-turn at a ‘left turn only’ intersection? What WA State Patrol saysJune 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalBellingham neighborhood group files another appeal over Edgemoor subdivisionJune 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
LocalAnnual Bellingham Juneteenth festival set for Saturday at Maritime Heritage ParkJune 18, 2026 at 5:20 AM
LocalNew effort seeks solutions for water availability extremes in Whatcom CountyJune 17, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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