https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315985763.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a82fc35-95bd-4b70-8053-7f604f779767/1_th.jpg Bellingham gets grant for World Cup security Bellingham is getting $236,000 from the Department of Homeland Security for equipment and staff salaries related to the FIFA World Cup fans zones. Bellingham won't have to comply with federal immigration laws. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315985763.html/video-embed 128 2026-06-03T22:53:46Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316024830.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3c4126b6-be97-40af-868f-8df9b8ccf411/1_th.jpg Take a look at the progress of WWU's future welcome center Construction was underway on June 5, 2026, at the future site of Western Washington University's Western Welcome Center. The $54 million building will serve as the primary arrival point for prospective students while also housing essential student services. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316024830.html/video-embed 42 2026-06-05T23:26:44Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316012652.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/26fa94b9-aea4-4f0a-a2dd-d9e130f32707/1_th.jpg Bellingham resident films orcas swimming near kayakers in Bellingham Bay Bellingham resident Anne Burnett captured video of several orca whales swimming together in Bellingham Bay on June 4, 2026. She first saw the pod near the Bellingham Cruise Terminal at about 11:20 a.m. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316012652.html/video-embed 53 2026-06-04T22:26:42Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article313221177.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/411abaf2-e943-4b7a-be4c-782ee445f833/1_th.jpg Here's what you should know about the Whatcom County Courthouse Whatcom County Superior Court is one of 39 in Washington state. Almost 7,000 cases were filed in the court in 2024. The court is responsible for civil cases and adult and juvenile felonies. It also handles family law proceedings like adoptions and divorces. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article313221177.html/video-embed 96 2025-11-29T00:10:42Z no