NationalJohnny Brown, father of Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, dies at 80Growing up in Liberty City and serving as the school district’s top attorney, his legal career inspired his daughter, Ketanji Brown Jackson.Updated July 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Voter GuideSheriff’s detective challenging two-term House member in Whatcom County 42ndJuly 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Voter GuideHead of Whatcom County GOP challenges three-term state House member in 42ndJuly 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
LocalBellingham Public Schools denies liability in response to bus assault lawsuitJuly 17, 2026 at 11:47 AM
WashingtonPaul Jackson saw chance to help unconscious driver on I-5 in Tacoma and took itUpdated July 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Voter Guide2026 Primary: Meet the candidates for Port of Bellingham Commission District 5Updated July 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
CrimeArrest made following vandalism to fishermen’s memorial at Bellingham parkUpdated July 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
LocalWhatcom County issues stage 2 burn ban, in effect July 17 amid dry conditionsUpdated July 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
WashingtonHealth officials find source of diarrhea-inducing parasite in WA. Here’s what to knowUpdated July 16, 2026 at 12:55 PM
LocalJudge grants injunction sought by Lummi Nation over disturbed ancestral remainsUpdated July 16, 2026 at 11:02 AM
WashingtonHow expensive is childcare in Washington state? Here’s how much parents spendJuly 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
WashingtonBest islands in the US? Scenic Washington spot lands on Travel + Leisure listJuly 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessDowntown Bellingham coffee shop closes after over 20 years of businessUpdated July 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
LocalJanicki Industries breaks ground on $800 million Montana manufacturing facilityUpdated July 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
BusinessBella Boutique & Consignment in downtown Ferndale listed for saleUpdated July 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Weather NewsForecast of hot weather, thunderstorms sparks Whatcom County red flag warningUpdated July 16, 2026 at 11:03 AM
LocalBellingham musician Veronica North makes main stage debut at Northwest Tune-upUpdated July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
LocalHarbor seal pup recovering after being found with gunshot wound in BellinghamUpdated July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NationalWill Mitch McConnell’s absence in the Senate affect legislation on Capitol Hill?July 15, 2026 at 11:43 AM
LocalHarbor seal pup with gunshot wound recovering after rescue from Bellingham beachJuly 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
WashingtonDiarrhea-inducing parasite cases reported in WA amid US outbreak. What to knowUpdated July 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Politics & GovernmentCity of Bellingham faces lawsuit over alleged unlawful seizure of ‘junk vehicle’July 15, 2026 at 5:25 AM
WashingtonWhy are US flags at half-staff in Washington state? Here’s what to knowJuly 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalAuthorities locate body of missing Bellingham hiker in national forestUpdated July 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
