Special ReportsSchools close as more lowland snow, freezing rain possible across Whatcom CountyMany services remained limited as temperatures were slowly warming.Updated January 18, 2024 at 12:34 PM
WSDOT done with I-5 cliffside scaling, but still no timeline for reopeningUpdated April 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
WA had $37 million in ‘questionable payments’ for child care in 2025, audit saysUpdated April 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Special ReportsUnpleasant reality: Whatcom County’s child abuse rates far exceed the statewide averageUpdated August 10, 2023 at 10:10 AM
BusinessWhen rains arrive, how will you exercise? Bellingham fitness centers explore solutionsUpdated October 15, 2020 at 12:54 PM
CoronavirusHere are the issues Whatcom schools face as they open, which is this week for one districtUpdated August 25, 2020 at 7:11 PM
CoronavirusAs Bellingham schools open, online learning ‘will look much different‘ than last yearUpdated August 25, 2020 at 1:19 PM
LocalThis is why public health officials say getting a flu shot is especially important nowUpdated August 22, 2020 at 12:24 PM
BusinessBellingham cafe reopens; bowling alleys reset; and what about Halloween?August 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM
LocalU.S. Border Patrol building cable barrier along Canadian border in Whatcom. Here’s whyUpdated August 21, 2020 at 7:20 PM
CoronavirusInslee asks Canadian PM to help find a solution for Point Roberts’ COVID isolationAugust 21, 2020 at 3:03 PM
CoronavirusHere’s how testing, tracing, masks and social distancing are paying off for WhatcomAugust 18, 2020 at 1:19 PM
CoronavirusHow McClatchy journalists across the US are covering the coronavirus pandemicUpdated May 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM
Northwest NewsTacoma nurse brought COVID-19 home. Now her husband is on a ventilator, fighting for his lifeUpdated April 28, 2020 at 6:21 PM
Special ReportsGov. Inslee expected to announce plans to reopen Washington state fishingUpdated April 27, 2020 at 12:49 PM
BusinessBellingham small-business owners struggle to find financing during coronavirus changesApril 26, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Special ReportsEastern Washington county takes back its decision to reopen non-essential businessesApril 23, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Special ReportsHow much is the coronavirus pandemic going to cost Whatcom County and its cities?Updated April 21, 2020 at 12:21 PM
WashingtonUpdate: Most stimulus payments will be out Wednesday, US Treasury saysUpdated April 15, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Latest NewsMore money from D.C.? It could be on the way as the coronavirus batters the economyUpdated April 7, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Northwest NewsFishing and hunting bans extended another month in Washington because of coronavirusUpdated April 7, 2020 at 2:09 PM
Special ReportsWhatcom asks FEMA for $1.34 million for Motel 6 coronavirus quarantine siteApril 7, 2020 at 12:40 PM
CoronavirusRent and bills are likely due for Whatcom residents. What if you can’t pay?Updated April 6, 2020 at 3:55 PM
CoronavirusEverson company switches gears to make cots in fight against coronavirus pandemicApril 6, 2020 at 5:00 AM
CoronavirusBellingham Farmers Market to reopen April 11 with steps to avoid spread of coronavirusUpdated April 3, 2020 at 2:27 PM
CoronavirusWWU moves online, but hundreds remain on campus amid coronavirus threatApril 3, 2020 at 5:00 AM
CoronavirusBasic Food benefit households will get extra money during coronavirus pandemicUpdated April 2, 2020 at 3:41 PM
