Politics & GovernmentWA officials issue alert about threat to water, sewage-treatment systemsAccording to the digital industry site Cybersecurity Dive, public utilities in at least 12 states have been the target of attacks.Updated August 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Deadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in Washington state. What to knowUpdated August 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Gambler scores ‘magic’ jackpot at Western WA casino. See how much they wonUpdated August 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Unwashed hands, unsafe food. See latest Whatcom County restaurant inspectionsUpdated August 21, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Whatcom Roundup: Two new restaurants; Planet Fitness planned; new Fairhaven shopAugust 21, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham City Council approves Woods at Viewcrest development in rare hearingAugust 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
NationalFBI stops former Rep. Eric Swalwell at SFO to seize his cellphone, laptopUpdated August 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM
LocalWhy timber harvest plays a major part in Bellingham’s largest encampment cleanupUpdated August 19, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Local ElectionWhatcom County’s primary election has been certified, but one race hangs in limboUpdated August 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Local‘Long-anticipated’: Bellingham rental inspectors must now be approved, auditedAugust 19, 2026 at 5:25 AM
BusinessEconomic boost? Port of Bellingham marine terminals full for first time in yearsUpdated August 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Politics & GovernmentCity of Bellingham approves contract to replace aging sewage incineratorAugust 17, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham homeless day shelter on hold as operator pulls out of projectAugust 17, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham’s largest encampment vacated as clearing, timber harvest set to beginUpdated August 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhatcom County Council approves contract for childcare subsidy programUpdated August 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
WashingtonCan I go around a stopped school bus without getting a ticket? What WSP saysAugust 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalBellingham Public Schools joins national lawsuit against social media companiesAugust 13, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentCouncil advances Whatcom County jail project to design and construction phaseAugust 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM
LocalAdvocates protest city of Bellingham’s handling of homeless encampment cleanupAugust 12, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Local ElectionElection update: State Senate race too close to call; prosecutor finalists emergeUpdated August 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM
LocalAppeal hearing tasks Bellingham City Council with fate of Edgemoor developmentAugust 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM
WashingtonWhich vaccines are required for school in Washington state? What to knowAugust 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentReentry center, courtroom back on the table for new Whatcom County Jail planUpdated August 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Local ElectionElection update: 2 votes separating state Senate candidates; only 1 will advanceAugust 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
LocalDid your rental unit pass inspection? This new city dashboard can tell youAugust 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Local ElectionNovember election races shape up as more Whatcom County ballots arriveAugust 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Local ElectionEarly returns show Rep. Larsen advancing; Swinburnson leads for county prosecutorUpdated August 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM
